Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Sol... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HT941023Q0206. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 325120. The size standard is 1,200. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions ORGANIZATION: Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP) located in Twentynine Palms, California is responsible for providing the U.S. Navy, other military branches, and their military families with reliable quality health care. In addition to maintaining the status as one of the nation’s premier care providers, NHTP is responsible for preparing for deployable support of operational forces and caring for their beneficiaries who remain behind GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The effort required hereunder shall be performed in accordance with this Statement of Work and with all other terms and conditions set forth herein. GENERAL INFORMATION This scope of work (SOW) covers the LOX storage tank, delivery, maintenance, back-up system and technical support for the entire system to NHTP for the base year plus four additional years immediately following the base year. The scope of work performed under these specifications includes the associated tank fees, inspections, training compressed oxygen for the eight H size tanks that comprise the secondary system and the liquid oxygen for the primary tank. NHTP has the requirements to supply medical grade breathing oxygen as needed to the emergency room, patient rooms, surgery and associated clinics as needed. This is accomplished by a large capacity tank of LOX that feeds into the hospital’s supply system. The LOX system that feeds into the hospital is provided and maintained by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the LOX is certified 99% pure at time of testing/certification prior to delivery. A copy of the certification shall be provided at the time of deliver. This is a non-personal services contract to provide: Bulk Liquid Oxygen refills and/or tank swaps as well as a monthly tank rental fee. Quoters are instructed to electronically submit their complete quotation in one (1) single file, formatted in Portable Document Format (PDF) with a .pdf file extension as follows: - FACTOR 1: Technical Capability: The Quoter shall submit a capabilities statement, not to exceed two (2) pages, demonstrating the ability of the proposed product to meet the salient characteristics identified in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work). - FACTOR 2: Past Performance: The Quoter shall use Attachment 2 (Past Performance Questionnaire) to provide completed references for two (2) projects where you have provided RECENT and RELEVANT performance of the same or similar services required in this solicitation within the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this RFQ. Past performance will be evaluated based on information from references provided and from authorized Government past performance systems and resources, including the Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS). RECENT is defined as services performed within the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this RFQ. RELEVANT is defined as services the same as or similar to the services specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Past performance information not meeting the above criteria will not be used for evaluation. - FACTOR 3: Price: The Quoter shall use Attachment 3 (Quote Sheet) to submit a firm-fixed-price for all contract line item numbers (CLINs) identified. Attachment 3 (Quote Sheet) shall be completed and signed, with acknowledgment of all amendments to the solicitation. No attempt to reformat or remove cells is authorized. Submission of pricing data shall be complete and accurate. Incomplete pricing may result in a Quoter’s quotation being deemed ineligible for award. - Completed Provisions: Quoters shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the appropriate NAICS code and completed representations and certifications and shall not have any active exclusions listed within SAM. Additionally, the Quoter shall include one (1) copy of the following FAR provision(s) located within this RFQ that shall be completed and included with the quote: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PIEE SOLICITATION MODULE: In order to submit a quote through the PIEE Solicitation Module, you must be registered as a Proposal Manager in the DoD PIEE Suite located at https://piee.eb.mil/. The PIEE Solicitation Module Vendor Registration Guide is provided as an attachment to the RFQ. The PIEE Solicitation Module is the only electronic commerce method authorized for the submission of quotes in response to this RFQ. Submissions outside of the PIEE Solicitation Module will not be considered. The PIEE Solicitation Module will record the date and time of quote submission. The date and time of quote submission recorded in the PIEE Solicitation Module shall govern the timeliness of any quote submission. The maximum allowable file size for the PIEE Solicitation Module is 1.9GB. LATE SUBMISSIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. It is a Quoter’s responsibility, when transmitting its quote electronically, to ensure the quote’s timely delivery by transmitting the quote sufficiently in advance of the time set for receipt of quotes to allow for timely receipt by the Government no later than the date and time stated in this RFQ. Quoters shall allow adequate time to upload files, which may be slower for non-DoD users, and to avoid other technical difficulties that may be encountered. A Quoter risks the late receipt and rejection of a quote where it delays transmitting its quote until the last few minutes before the time set for receipt of quotes. Quotes that are received after the date and time stated in this RFQ will not be considered except at the discretion of the Contracting Officer; the Contracting Officer reserves full discretion to accept any late quotes at any time prior to award if it serves the best interest of the Government. Quoters are responsible for submitting their quote in the format specified, consistent with requirements stated elsewhere in this RFQ. Quoters are asked to submit only the information required. Files that cannot be opened or are otherwise missing the required content are the responsibility of the Quoters. Submissions that do not adhere to format and content requirements may be considered non-compliant. The Government reserves the right to eliminate any such quotes from consideration for award.