Inactive Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 01 Date: 01/08/18 General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 01 Date: 01/08/18 General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24119Q0530 Posted Date: 08/15/19 Original Response Date: 08/21/19 1300 EST Current Response Date: 8/21/19 1300 EST Product or Service Code: 2305 Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): VOSB NAICS Code: 336112 Contracting Office Address 1 VA Center (90) | Augusta, ME 04330 Description 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 Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336112, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The White River Junction VAMC is seeking to purchase two (2) battery powered utility vehicles with rear cargo boxes and ladder racks. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 1 Passenger Vehicle (battery operated) with rear cargo box & ladder rack 2 Salient Characteristics Engine and Drivetrain Battery Voltage 48v Front wheel or all-wheel drive Motor size 7-10 HP Front Brakes Disc Rear Disc or Hydraulic Drum Tires Street Rated Battery 48V Either maintenance free or Lithium Ion Charger (onboard preferred) Desired Features Bucket Seats (will consider bench) Full doors Rear window Beacon light Windshield with defrost Heating system Rubber floor Street legal Backup camera(optional) Turn signals Windshield wiper(s) Rack and pinion steering Rear Carrier Cargo Box Needs to be at least as high as vehicle cab with full-length side and rear doors Window Ladder rack Payload capacity of at least 1200 lbs Top speed must be at least 20 MPH The vehicles must be suitable for the winter months here in Vermont. The campus has numerous hills to be climbed during the daily operation. It is imperative to ensure that the vehicles can handle both the terrain and weather variabilities that occur in our region. Delivery shall be provided no later than an estimated 45 days after receipt of order. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) 1 to the White River Junction VAMC at the address below. Place of Performance Address: 215 N. Main St. White River Jct., VT 05009 Country: UNITED STATES Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation is the best value to the government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: price, salient characteristics, and delivery date. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items [OCT 2018] FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items [OCT 2018] Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items [OCT 2018] FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors [DEC 2013] VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising [MAY 2008] VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals [NOV 2018] VAAR 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside [JUL 2019] VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance [JUL 2018] VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests [NOV 2018] VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods [OCT 2018] FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [AUG 2019] The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation [JUL 2013] [15 U.S.C 632 (a)(2)] FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor [JUN 2003] (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies [JAN 2018] (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities [APR 2015] FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity [SEP 2016] (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities [JUL 2014] (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons [JAN 2019] (22 U.S.C. 78 and E.O. 13627) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving [AUG 2011] FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies [MAY 2014] (41 U.S.C. 83) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases [JUN 2008] FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management [OCT 2018] (31 U.S.C. 3332) All quoters shall submit a quote with the line item listed on page two. The following information must be on the quote submitted: Company name and address DUNS Company tax ID number / employer identification number (TIN/EIN) Cost of shipping included This solicitation/synopsis is set-aside for Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs). All SDVOSBs & VOSBs must be registered in VIP (Vendor Information Pages). All quotations shall be sent via email to leah.bennett2@va.gov. Quotations sent any other method (e.g. fax or postal mail) will not be accepted. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein.  The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received no later than 8/21/19 at 1300 EST. Quotes are to be emailed to Leah.Bennett2@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist Leah Bennett at leah.bennett2@va.gov. Point of Contact Leah Bennett, Contract Specialist leah.bennett2@va.gov