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This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures appl... This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24520Q0432 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-03, fiscal year 2020. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 111219, and the size standard is $1.0 Million (v) This requirement consists of one (01) line item: DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT T. COST Fruits and Vegetables for 35 Veterans for 12 weeks: The farmer will provide 8-Quart flat worth of fresh fruits & vegetables each week. The basket will vary depending on what produce is in season 420 EA $ TOTAL COST $ (vi) To be acceptable, the proposal shall meet all requirements listed below in the SOW & the price must be reasonable. Statement of Work Fruit and Veggie for Veterans Program TITLE OF PROJECT: The Martinsburg VA Medical Center at 510 Butler Ave Martinsburg, WV 25405 intends to secure fresh fruits and vegetables over the 2020 growing season to provide for 35 Veterans that are in our Weight Management and Diabetes programs. BACKGROUND: We serve a patient population with where many are overweight/obese and have diabetes. We educate and want to ensure that these Veterans learn to consume healthier foods to assist with better managing their health. SCOPE: The overall scope of services is for the Veterans in our weight management and diabetes programs at the Martinsburg medical center to be educated and consume healthier foods to better manage health. 1. Scope of Contract 1.1 The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables to be utilized be Veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Specifications are listed in the part (five) section of this Statement of Work. 1.2 The contract awarded will be established for one (1) period. Base Period: June 3, 2020 August 19, 2020 1. Description: Delivery of an 8-quart flat of fruits and vegetables will be weekly on Wednesday s beginning 6/3/20 through 8/19/20. Each produce item delivered in the Fruits and Veggies for Vets project will be harvested at the peak of its freshness, properly stored for the item type, and delivered to the Martinsburg VAMC designated pick up site. The VAMC will not be responsible for problems that may occur in transport and will not accept under ripe or over ripe items. Upon delivery, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager or designee may refuse items that are not at the required freshness The Government representative, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager and/or designee, will require a site visit to inquire about Good Agricultural Practices at the local farm. 4. Justification: Increasing the availability and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to Veterans who are overweight/obese and/or have diabetes has been found to assist with weight reduction and better glucose control. 5. Specifications An 8-quart flat of fresh fruits and vegetables will be supplied weekly for 12 weeks to encourage healthier eating to assist with chronic disease management. 6. Confidentiality and nondisclosure: PRIVACY AND SECURITY: The Veterans will pick up the fruits and vegetables from a Martinsburg VAMC staff member who has completed all privacy and HIPPA standards training. Point of Contact: Bobbi Corbin 304-263-0811 x2334 Bobbi.corbin@va.gov Must be Brand Name or Equal This is a requirement for: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC). DESCRIPTION: FRUITS & VEGETABLES FOR VET PROGRAM: The Martinsburg VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 30 calendar days from contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse below during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday: Delivery to: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center WAREHOUSE/Atten: Bobbi Corbin 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg WV 25405 The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this purchase. To be considered for award, prospective quoters must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov. Prospective awardees MUST be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov PRIOR TO AWARD and through final payment, and must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov prior to award and through final payment. CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL SAM REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. SDVOSB and VOSB socio-economic categories MUST be registered within the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) and the Verification Case Management System (VCMS) via www.vip.vetbiz.gov (VetBiz.Gov) PRIOR TO AWARD if selected. Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the Government. (vii) All material shall be delivered to Martinsburg VA Medical Center listed above. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price and meeting or exceeding Statement of Work requirements. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Website through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; the following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52,204-10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-13, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34, 52.233-3, 52.233-4. (xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary. (xiv) Proposals shall be submitted in writing to Mohsin Abbas at Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov on Wednesday , May 20, 2020 by 3:00 p.m.(EST) to the email addresses identified above. No quotes will be accepted through phone, fax. No late submissions of quotation(s) will be accepted. Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All quoters shall include the following information printed on each quote: Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov) DUNS Number. Contract Number. Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment) Point of Contact Name Telephone number E-mail Address (xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Mohsin Abbas e-mail: Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov. All Inquires must be in writing.