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

Combined Synopsis Solicitation White River Junction VAMC MRI ATS Replacement This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as... Combined Synopsis Solicitation White River Junction VAMC MRI ATS Replacement This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 36C24125Q0246 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. This requirement is being issued as an open market, veteran-owned small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 335313, (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard 1250 employees. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award for the full replacement of the MRI automatic transfer switch located at the White River Junction VAMC. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement for full requirement details. Please complete the Price Schedule below and submit with the quote submission. The Contractor shall provide full replacement of the MRI automatic transfer switch IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see the attached PWS for full requirement details. The Place of Delivery is White River Junction VAMC as described per the PWS. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the provision: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018); 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020); 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020), 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JAN 2023), 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008), 852.273-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this requirement. 52.212-3 Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022). Submission of Quotes: Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Section (xv) of this solicitation. Note: Offers received after the due date and time shall not be considered. Offerors shall submit their quotes electronically via email to Kenya Mitchell at kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. Quote Format: The submission should be clearly indexed and logically assembled in order of the evaluation criteria below. All pages of the quote shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. Evaluation Process: Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process. Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Therefore, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation shall be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. SAM: Interested parties shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested parties not registered in SAM in sufficient time to meet the VA s requirement will be ineligible to receive a government contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. VISTA: The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Interested parties with no prior VA contracts can request a Form 10091 at any time. Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer via the SAM.gov website or a written copy. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (DEC 2022), applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the clause: 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018), 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veterans-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JAN 2023), 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (OCT 2019), , 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018), 852.241-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020). Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments. Clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and in addition to the following FAR clauses cited, which are also applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18,52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43 (Wage Determination Applicable Vermont Windsor County WD #2015-4139 Rev 22 122722 posted on sam.gov), 52.222-55, 52.222-62 All contract requirement(s) and/or terms and conditions are stated above. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this requirement. RFQ responses are due Wednesday, 12 February 2025 by 5:00 PM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Kenya Mitchell at kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted. The POCs of this solicitation is Kenya Mitchell at Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov PRICE SCHEDULE Item Number Description of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Base Year MRI automatic transfer switch Replacement 1 JB PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET 1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date of Contract: 6. Completion Date of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type of Contract: 9a. Technical Point of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place of Performance: 11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary): 12. List any commendations or awards received: 13. List of Major Subcontractors: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Project Name: MRI ATS Replacement Place of Performance: 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction VT 05001 Period of Performance: 45 Days ARO Project Scope 1. Work is to include full replacement of the MRI automatic transfer switch. Contractor will remove ATS #5 and replace with owner furnished larger more capable ATS to handle the UPS and MRI load. The old ATS will be removed, and the VA will take it away and store it. Contractor will be responsible for installing the necessary pipe wire and any other materials such as Breakers and anything else needed to install the new ATS. The contractor will be Responsible for testing and programming as needed to put the new ATS in service and functional. VA has asked that ASCO be the contractor that is on site to help do the testing and making sure that timing and settings are correct before it s put back into service. This work will involve scheduling with HTM and Radiology so that patient care is not affected along with any damages that may accrue with the MRI magnet. HTM will need to contact Siemens to do the necessary maintenance, so the magnet doesn t quench. 2. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs because of the technicians fault or negligence. 3. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract. 4. Existing Site Conditions. Service will occur within the... The project will take place in an occupied healthcare facility and the design/build activities will require the Service to be phased in such a way as to minimize impact to staff and patients. Infection Control measures will be always required as defined in ICRA assessment. Service activity will require constant coordination with VA personnel. 5. Work shall be completed in conformance with the time schedule requested by the VA Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) or Resident Engineer (RE). The Contractor is solely responsible for preparing all necessary regulatory notifications to meet the time schedule. Tasks and Requirements General Contractor Requirements The Technician will Install and make the necessary repairs to assure that the ATS will function under normal conditions and work properly when the work is complete. Period of Performance [Anticipated period of performance is not expected to extend construction completion date and not require an extension to contract period of performance. Notify the VA of any exceptions before submitting proposal for increase to cost or changes to project schedule.] Work Schedule 1. Normal working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Can be flexible upon request. 2. Work Performed After Hours: If necessary to avoid patient care scheduling. 3. To maintain schedule, work performed over the weekend, may be allowed. Contractor to coordinate these efforts with VA COR with a minimum 48-hour notice. The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical procurement contract: Privacy Statement Information Security The certification and authorization requirements do not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. Contractor personnel will follow all VA Privacy & Security policies and procedures. Records Management Language for Statement of Work (SOW): The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical procurement contract: Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.]. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.