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

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Page 3 of 5 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition ... Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Page 3 of 5 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 FAC_2021-05 3-10-2021. This solicitation is set-aside for: SDVOSB. Vendors MUST be registered on vetbiz.va.gov at the time of response to this solicitation. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332420, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The FSC/PSC is 4240. The New Jersey VA Healthcare System is seeking to purchase consumable Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) equipment for series TR-600 and TR-300 units. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies: See attached Required items. If submitting a quote for an "or equal" item, the vendor shall include specifications and proof of compatibility for the suggested brand/model or the submission shall be deemed non-responsive. Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). FOB Destination Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: 385 Tremont Ave East Orange, NJ Postal Code: 07718 Country: UNITED STATES 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 shall 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 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2021) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct  (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities  (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). All quoters shall submit the following: 1 (one) copy. All quotations shall be sent to gina.blum@va.gov and shall include RFQ 36C24222Q0642 in the subject line. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. If submitting a quote for an "or equal" item, the vendor shall include specifications and proof of compatibility for the suggested brand/model or the submission shall be deemed non-responsive. The following are the decision factors: Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quotation, offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price The award shall be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses shall contain your best terms, conditions. 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:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission shall be received not later than 1800 hours EST 04/28/2022 to gina.blum@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Gina Blum at gina.blum@va.gov.