Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subp... Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 Effective Date 03/16/2023. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339940, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The FSC/PSC is 7520. The Montrose Campus and Castle Point Campus are seeking to purchase pill bottle shredders. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following supplies: Two (2) pill bottle shredders, (one for the Montrose Campus and the other for the Castle Point Campus), that must have the following properties and functions: Paper infeed: 10 wide Bottle chamber: 5 W x 8 L x 3 D Low noise: less than 65 decibels Shred size: 1/8 x 1-1/2 Dimensions: 24 W x 51 H x 27.5 D Cross cut: 1.8 W x 1.5 L Casters: Included Disposable collection bag 3/4 HP, 120 VAC, single phase motor Plugs into a standard 110v outlet Automatic shut of Shreds between 3-5 bottles per 10 seconds The purchase order/contract period of performance is 45 days. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Pharmacy Montrose Campus 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 and Castle Point Hudson Valley Pharmacy Castle Point Campus 41 Castle Point Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 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 Products and Commercial Services. 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 Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a) 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 (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). 852.219-73 VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (Jan 2023). 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 (Nov 2021) (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 (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). All quoters shall submit the following: One (1) copy All quotes shall be sent to the Jonatan.rondon@va.gov 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. 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 will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should 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 of your response shall be received not later than 1600 hours EST 5/1/2023 to Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). emailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Jonatan Rondon at Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Point of Contact: Jonatan Rondon Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office (NCO2) Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus 423 East 23rd Street, 14045-W New York, NY 10010 212-686-7500 ex. 5588 Jonatan.rondon@va.gov

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TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice SOL: 36C24223Q0507 DUE: 4/7/2023 at 16:00 EST NAICS: 339940 AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Pharmacy, Montrose Campus, 2094 A... TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice SOL: 36C24223Q0507 DUE: 4/7/2023 at 16:00 EST NAICS: 339940 AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Pharmacy, Montrose Campus, 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548 and Castle Point Campus, 41 Castle Point Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. POC: Jonatan Rondon Email all responses only to: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of all businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 339940 Office Supplies (except paper) Manufacturing. The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking all qualified business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers to all the following specifications: Requirement: The Hudson Valley VAMC and Castle Point VAMC are each looking to purchase a pill bottle shredder to replace their existing units which are at end of life. This is a brand name or equal purchase to the Medi-Shred Phill Bottle Shredder based on the desired characteristics and specifications below. Contractor is to provide the following: Two (2) pill bottle shredders, (one for the Hudson Valley VAMC and the other for Castle Point VAMC), that must have the following properties and functions: Paper infeed: 10 wide Bottle chamber: 5 W x 8 L x 3 D Low noise: less than 65 decibels Shred size: 1/8 x 1-1/2 Dimensions: 24 W x 51 H x 27.5 D Cross cut: 1.8 W x 1.5 L Casters: Included Disposable collection bag 3/4 HP, 120 VAC, single phase motor Plugs into a standard 110v outlet Automatic shut of Shreds between 3-5 bottles per 10 seconds THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339940 (Office Supplies (except paper) Manufacturing). Response Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts.