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Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial... Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Effective Date: 03/15/2023 Revision: 01 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services 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 2024-02 Effective date 12-22-2023 and VAAR Update 2008-37(eff. 07/28/2023. This solicitation 36C24224Q0289 is set-aside for Small Business set aside Open Market. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120, with a small business size standard of 1,250. The FSC/PSC is 2420. The Fingerlakes Healthcare System is seeking to purchase is seeking to purchase BOBCAT UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine and T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Deluxe Road Package Includes: -Backup Alarm -Turn Signals -Flashers -Tail Lights -Brake Lights -Rear view mirror -Side Mirrors -Horn -Rear work lights -Headlights High flow package, 29x12.5 Turf Tires, Heavy Duty Battery, Attachment Control, Power Bob-Tach, Traction Control, Engine Block Heater, and Rear Window Guard. 1.00 EA Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0002 T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader Comfort Package: -Enclosed HVAC Cab -Radio -Adjustable Heated Cloth Air Ride Seat -Power Bob-Tach -Solid Undercarriage -5" Display -Premium Lights -Keyless Start -Two Speed Travel -7-Pin Attachment Control -Dual Direction Bucket Positioning -Rear Camera -Sound Reduction Selectable Joystick Controls, 15.7" C-Pattern Rubber Track, High-Flow Hydraulics, 7" Touch Display, 74" Heavy Duty Bucket, and Bolt on Cutting Edge, 74" 1.00 EA Line Item Total 2. Contract Title. Brand Name or Equal BOBCAT UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine Bath VAMC 3. Background. The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Bath Campus Grounds Department needs 1 brand name or equal BOBCAT UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine to replace the previously owned UW56 Toolcat that was turned in and deemed scrap by the facilities department mechanic. 4. Scope. The Toolcat UW56 or equal will be designed to handle a variety of tasks. It must have the ability to quickly switch between the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare Systems several owned Bobcat attachments, listed under Section 6 Salient Characteristics for versatile grounds maintenance needs. The brand name or equal Toolcat UW56 must combine the best features of a tractor, pickup truck, loader, and utility vehicle into the ultimate, all in one toolkit for our ground s maintenance department. With its compact size and maneuverability, the Toolcat UW56 or equal must navigate tight spaces on our campus setting. This efficiency is crucial for tasks like landscaping, snow removal, and general maintenance in areas with limited access. With many buildings on 210 acres of land, 6.7 miles of roadway and 4.2 miles of sidewalk this will be able to perform many functions for max production for the grounds department year-round. The Toolcat UW56 or equal must be built to operate in various weather conditions. This makes it suitable for year-round use, addressing seasonal needs like snow plowing in winter and landscaping in warmer months. The machine s multi-functionality and ease of use will contribute to time and labor savings. It allows the grounds crew to accomplish a range of tasks with a single piece of equipment, reducing the need for multiple specialized machines. The Toolcat UW56 or equal s design is conductive to working in confined spaces and adapting to the layout of our campus. This adaptability is crucial for efficiently maintaining diverse areas within our campus environment. The machine s power and features contribute to enhanced productivity. Whether it s moving snow, or performing landscaping tasks, the Toolcat UW56 or equal will complete jobs efficiently, allowing the grounds crew to focus on other important responsibilities. 5. Specifications: 1 each brand name or equal BOBCAT UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine. Part Number: M1225 o Deluxe Road Package: Part Number: M1225-P01-C01 - Backup Alarm - Turn Signals - Flashers - Tail Lights - Brake Lights - Rear View Mirror - Side Mirrors - Horn - Rear Work Lights - Headlights o Adjustable Vinyl Seats o All-Wheel Steer o Automatically Activated Glow Plugs o Auxiliary Hydraulics o Variable Flow with dual direction detent o Beverage Holders o Boom Float o Cargo Box Support o Cruise Control o Speed Management o Dual Port USB Charger o Lower Engine Guard o Limited Slip Transaxle o Engine and Hydraulic Monitor with Shutdown o Front LED Work Lights o Full-time Four-Wheel Drive o Horsepower Management o Roll Overprotective Structure (ROPS) o Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) o Dome Light o Standard 5 display with keyless start, engine temperature and fuel gauges, hour meter, RPM, and warning indicators. Includes maintenance interval notifications, fault display, job codes, quick start, and security lockouts. o Joystick, manually controlled with lift arm float o Lift Arm Support o Parking Brake, automatic o Power Steering with Tilt Steering Wheel o Radiator Screen o Rear Receiver Hitch o Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness o Spark Arrestor Muffler o Suspension, 4-wheel independent o Interlock Control System (ICS) o Two-Speed Transmission 6. Salient Characteristics. o At a minimum, it must have an operating weight of 5600 lbs o At a minimum, capable of hauling 2000 lbs o Towing capacity of 4000 lbs o At a minimum 61 Horsepower o Turbocharged Engine o Engine Fuel must be diesel with 20-gallon capacity o At a minimum, 1,500 lb rated operating capacity o Max Speed: 16.5 mph o Auxiliary Standard Flow 18.8 gal/min o Auxiliary High Flow 27.9 gal/min o A 50.5 in turning radius o Enclosed Cab with HVAC o 56 in Cargo Box Length o Hydraulic Dump Box o Must be compatible, plug and play with the following facility owned Bobcat attachments: - Bobcat 3-Point Adaptor (Bob-Tach mounting system for quick attachment mounting.) For Category I and II implements that meet the ASAE standard for quick hitch. - Bobcat Landscape Rake 6B - Bobcat 18 Planer, High Flow - Bobcat 32x60 Snowblower - Bobcat 68 Angle Broom - Bobcat 86 Snow Blade-Heavy Duty - Bobcat 72 Snow V Blade - Bobcat 96 Snow V Blade - Bobcat 72 Mower - Bobcat 90 Mower - Bobcat Grapple-Utility, 55 - Bobcat Stump Grinder SG, 60 - Ability to use more than 45 attachments up front 7. Security. The C&A requirements do not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. 8. Requirement Need Date. Twelve (12) months or less from date of award. 9. Place of Performance. VAMC BATH 76 Veterans Avenue Warehouse Building 103 Bath, NY 14810-0810 POC: Mark LaBarr: Mark.LaBarr@va.gov / 607-664-48 CLIN0002 Requirement 2. Contract Title. Brand Name or Equal T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader Canandaigua VAMC 3. Background. The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Canandaigua Campus Facilities Management Grounds Department needs 1 brand name or equal T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader for several maintenance needs. 4. Scope. The brand name T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Loader or equal must be known for its versatility, capable of handling various attachments for different tasks. The adaptability of the attachments allows it to perform multiple duties without the need for separate machines. It must have the ability to quickly switch between the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare Systems several owned Bobcat attachments, listed under Section 6 Salient Characteristics for versatile grounds maintenance needs. The compact design will be beneficial for navigating tight spaces found on our campus, such as buildings, walkways, and parking areas. This enhances accessibility for maintenance tasks without causing disruption to the overall medical center flow. The brand name T66 or equal will be designed to provide a balance of power and efficiency. Compact track loaders offer better traction and stability, especially on challenging terrains. The brand name T66 or equal shall be equipped with a powerful engine that provides efficient performance. Its robust capacities and hydraulic power, make it suitable for a wide range of tasks, from lifting and carrying to digging and grading. The brand name T66 or equals versatility makes it an asset for snow removal operations. It will have the ability to be equipped with facility owned Bobcat attachments such as a snow blower or plow attachment, ensuring safe and accessible pathways for our visiting patients for medical care, and facility employees. Our campus often undergoes construction or renovation projects. The brand name or T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader or equal must be known for its low ground disturbance. This feature is crucial in preserving the integrity of lawns and landscaped areas, minimizing the impact on the campus environment during maintenance activities. Whether it s snow removal in winter or landscaping in spring and summer, the brand name T66 or equals year-round usability provides a cost-effective solution for maintaining campus grounds without the need for multiple specialized machines. The loader s lifting capacity and hydraulic power make it efficient for handling and transporting materials. This is beneficial for tasks such as moving soil, mulch, or construction materials around the VA Medical Center. 5. Specifications: 1 each brand name or equal T66 Bobcat T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader. Part Number: M0349 o Comfort Package: Part Number: M0349-P11-C07 - Enclosed HVAC Cab - Radio - Adjustable Heated Cloth Air Ride Seat - Power Bob-Tach - Solid Undercarriage - 5 Display - Premium Lights - Keyless Start - Two-Speed Travel - 7-Pin Attachment Control - Dual Direction Bucket Positioning - Rear Camera - Sound Reduction o Selectable Joystick Controls. Part Number: M0349-R01-C04 o 15.7 C-Pattern Rubber Track. Part Number: M0349-R09-C02 o High-Flow Hydraulics. Part Number: M0349-R03-C03 o 7 Touch Display. Part Number: M0349-R08-C03 o 74 Heavy Duty Bucket. Part Number: 7272680 o Bolt-On Cutting Edge, 74 . Part Number: 6718007 o Backup Alarm o Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) o Controls: Bobcat Standard o Cylinder Cushioning Lift, Tilt o Engine / Hydraulic Performance De-rate Protection o Glow Plugs (Automatically Activated) o Horn o Instrumentation: Standard 5 display with keyless start, engine temperature and fuel gauges, hour meter, RPM, and warning indicators. Includes maintenance interval notifications, fault display, job codes, quick start, and security lockouts. o Lift Arm Support o Lift Path: Vertical o Lights, Front and Rear LED o Operator Cab o Includes: Adjustable Suspension Seat, Top and Rear Windows, Parking Brake, Seat Bar and Seat Belt o Roll Overprotective Structure (ROPS) o Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) o Parking Brake: Spring Applied, Pressure Released (SAPR) o Solid Mounted Carriage with 4 Rollers 6. Salient Characteristics. o A sealed and pressurized environment with heated air-ride seat, clear-side enclosure, automatic heat, and air conditioning. o 74.0 HP o 28.3-gallon Tank, Diesel Engine Fuel o Turbocharged Engine o At a minimum, 3500 lb. operating capacity o At a minimum, 7000 lb. tipping load o 8,927 lb. operating weight o Auxiliary Standard Flow of 17.6 gallons a minute o Auxiliary High Flow of 26.9 gallons a minute o Auxiliary Hydraulics: Variable Flow o Overall length of 134.9 inches o 68 inches of width when bucket is attached o 80.5 inches in height with operator cab. o 36.7 maximum reach height o 81.5 inches turning radius o Enclosed HVAC Cab o Tracks: Rubber, 12.6 Wide o Counterweights 200 lbs o Telematics Machine IQ o Must be compatible, plug and play with the following facility owned Bobcat attachments: - Bobcat 3-Point Adaptor (Bob-Tach mounting system for quick attachment mounting.) For Category I and II implements that meet the ASAE standard for quick hitch. - Bobcat Landscape Rake 6B - Bobcat 18 Planer, High Flow - Bobcat 32x60 Snowblower - Bobcat 68 Angle Broom - Bobcat 86 Snow Blade-Heavy Duty - Bobcat 72 Snow V Blade - Bobcat 96 Snow V Blade - Bobcat 72 Mower - Bobcat 90 Mower - Bobcat Grapple-Utility, 55 - Bobcat Stump Grinder SG, 60 - Bobcat FC200 Flail Cutter - Bobcat 48 Vibratory Roller, padded Drum - Bobcat 73 Vibratory Roller, Smooth Drum 7. Security. The C&A requirements do not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. 8. Requirement Need Date. 1 year or less from date of award. (Or normal Production Time) 9. Place of Performance. VAMC Canandaigua 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 144 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 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (a)North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits a quote, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition (1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold; or (2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the quoter waives the price evaluation preference; or (3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value. (b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show (1) The solicitation number. (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations. (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter; (4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. (5) Terms of any express warranty. (6) Price and any discount terms. (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address. (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments. (10) Past performance will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements. (11) Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (9) and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of Quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing. (e) Multiple Quotes. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. (1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due. (2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the quoter s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation. (1) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978. (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites: ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/). (ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm); Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the quoter does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov. for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov. for establishing the UEI. (k) [Reserved] (l) Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation with the CO. (End of Provision) The following provision are incorporated FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023). 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: Award may 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: The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. 2. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services www.sam.gov. registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response. 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. The following clauses are incorporated into Addendum to FAR 52.212-4. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) [all solicitations except when conditions at FAR 4.1102(a) apply] 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) VAAR Clauses 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018) 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.247-71 Delivery Location (OCT 2018) 852.247-72 Marking Deliverables (OCT 2018) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) [if quotation, solicitation, or contract incorporates by reference a FAR or VAAR provision or clause that requires completion & submission by offeror] FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services SEP2023 The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) Indicate which FAR clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 will be applicable: 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2023) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) All quoters shall submit the following: This is a Brand Name or Equal Requirement T66 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader Canandaigua VAMC. Brand Name or Equal BOBCAT UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine Bath VAMC All quotes shall be sent to the William Brewington Contract Specialist and the email address is William.Brewington@va.gov. 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 10:00 on 2/23/2024 at William.Brewington@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. (1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due. (2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Anthony Murray-Contracting Officer, email: Anthony.murray2@va.gov. phone: (518)626-6138 William Brewington-Contract Specialist, email: William.Brewington@va.gov.