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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND ANNUAL LOAD BANK TESTING OF THE GENERATORS AT THE BATH VAMC (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in ac... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND ANNUAL LOAD BANK TESTING OF THE GENERATORS AT THE BATH VAMC (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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 email on RFQ reference number 36C24220Q0792. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06. (iv) This solicitation is being issued as a competitive open-market un-restricted procurement. 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 $8 Million. (v) The Contractor shall provide pricing to provide semi-annual inspections and annual load bank testing of the generators at the Bath VAMC with a period of performance of 10/01/2020 to 09/30/2021 with four (4) option years. See table below for instrumentation and timeframe of option periods: TOTAL PRICING FOR SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS AND ANNUAL LOAD BANK TESTING OF GENERATORS ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ Base Year: Generator Inspections and Tests at the Bath VA Medical Center Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021 0002 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ Option Year One: Generator Inspections and Tests at the Bath VA Medical Center Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022 0003 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ Option Year Two: Generator Inspections and Tests at the Bath VA Medical Center Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023 0004 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ Option Year Three: Generator Inspections and Tests at the Bath VA Medical Center Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 0005 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ Option Year Four: Generator Inspections and Tests at the Bath VA Medical Center Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 GRAND TOTAL __________________ (vi) Description of requirement (See attached Scope of Work (SOW)): The contractor shall provide all materials and labor identified in the SOW. (vii) Awardee shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to performance. Building 76 (Hospital) Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810 (viii) 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: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (DEC 2019) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 852.273-70 Late Offers (ix) Evaluation will be determined based on Best Value to the Government IAW FAR Subpart 13.106-1(a)(2). 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. PRICE Provide pricing information by including a completed version of the table found in section (v) of this document with your response to this combined synopsis/solicitation. TECHNICAL Please provide a maximum 3-page capability statement that indicates the vendor has the trained personnel, equipment, and three years past performance record of working experience in solid waste removal for healthcare, industrial, educational, and/or commercial facilities. PAST PERFORMANCE The Government shall request the contractor provide a list of contracts completed during the past three (3) years and all contracts and subcontracts currently in process for solid waste removal in healthcare, industrial, educational, and/or commercial facilities. Include the following information for each contract: a) Name and address of contracting activity b) Name and telephone number of contract person c) Dates of contract performance The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions. (x) 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 NON-RESPONSIVE. (xi) 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: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2020) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order- Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Sub-Contract Awards (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest when Sub-Contracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (xiii) The Service Contract Act of 1965 does apply to this procurement. See attached Steuben County Wage Determination. (xiv) N/A (xv) This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for semi-annual inspections and annual load-bank testing on generators at the Bath VA Medical Center 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:" The Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s) Submission shall be received not later than 12:00 PM EST, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020. The government shall only accept electronic submissions via email, please send all quotations to Nathan Northrup at nathan.northrup@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). (xvi) Direct your questions to Nathan Northrup, Contracting Specialist, (607) 664-7533; Nathan.northrup@va.gov. List of Attachments: 1. Scope of Work (SOW) 2. Steuben County Wage Determination