Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Repair for the Veterans Affairs of Western New York Healthcare System (VHAWNYHS) Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue , Buffalo... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Repair for the Veterans Affairs of Western New York Healthcare System (VHAWNYHS) Buffalo VA Medical Center, 3495 Bailey Avenue , Buffalo NY 14215. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13 Simplified Acquisitions, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Request for Quote will be submitted through fedbizopps.gov on RFQ reference number 36C24220Q0002. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-02. (iv) This procurement is being issued as a total service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance , with a small business size standard of $7.5 million. (v) The Contractor shall provide pricing to provide Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. See the attachments : Price Schedule table for timeframe of option periods, and also reference the statement of work (SOW). (vi) Awardee shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) prior to performance. VAMC Buffalo, 3495 Bailey Ave , Buffalo, NY 14215 . (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-1: 1) Solicitation number for this requirement as 36C24220Q0002. 2) Name, address and telephone number of offeror. 3) Technical description of services to be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work. 4) Duns Number 5) Price 6) Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments. 7) Past performance information. 8) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representation or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The following provisions are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-1: 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (JAN 2008) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCTOBER 2014), applied to this acquisition. The government shall award this procurement to the vendor with the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable and has acceptable, or neutral, past performance. Vendors with no past performance shall be rated as neutral. Factor 1 Technical Capability: The Offeror shall provide a maximum of 5-page capability statement demonstrating technical Capability to meet all of the requirements of the Statement of Work. As well as indicating that the vendor has the trained personnel according to the NFPA 10 ( National Fire Protection Association) standards. Factor 2 Past Performance: : Identify at least three references, preferably federal agency contracts, including contract number, dates of performance, points of contact, and telephone numbers, whereby you have provided the same or similar services, of the magnitude described in this solicitation. References will be considered in the evaluation process. Relevant past performance information shall include key personnel who have relevant experience, predecessor companies, and subcontractors who will perform major or critical elements of this solicitation. The contracting office will also review performance history in CPARS. Offerors without relevant past performance or for whom past performance information is not available, will receive a neutral rating.  Failure to provide the information requested in the evaluation criteria may result in being found non-responsive. Factor 3 Price: This factor indicates what each offeror s proposal will cost the Government, if selected. Except when it is determined in accordance to FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government s best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the prices offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option period, which will be added to the base and other option years to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions. Vendor s price must be fair and reasonable as determined by Contracting Officer s price analysis. (ix) The provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. * All firms or individuals submitting a quote shall include a completed copy of this provision, OR have current Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM - https://www.sam.gov). Representations, Certifications, and SAM must be current at award. IF NOT CURRENT AND/OR YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROVISION, YOUR QUOTE WILL BE CONSIDERED NOT ACCEPTABLE. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-4: 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) CL-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2008) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (JULY 2016) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) 852.219-74 Limitations of Subcontracting -Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order- Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (xii) The Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965 does apply to this procurement. (xiii) N/A (xiv) This is a total service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside combined synopsis/solicitation, the government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order in accordance with FAR parts 12 and 13, 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:" The Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Quotes are required to be received NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM EST, August 2, 2019. Quotes and supporting documentation must be emailed to Kimberly Wiatrowski at Kimberly.Wiatrowski@va.gov. RFI s will not be accepted after July 26, 2019 10:00 am EST. (xvi) Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to Kimberly Wiatrowski, Contracting Officer , 585-297-1460 x 72467; Kimberly.Wiatrowski@va.gov.