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

COMBINED SYNOPSIS 36C24620Q0175 Page 4 of 11 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NC Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with th... COMBINED SYNOPSIS 36C24620Q0175 Page 4 of 11 VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER, DURHAM, NC 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ 36C24620Q0175. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06 (eff. 10/10/19). This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430 with a small business size standard of $11.0 Million. The FSC/PSC is U001 Lectures for Training The Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center, located at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705 is seeking the need for a contractor to facilitate and teach OSHA requirement classes for VA employees at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: PRICE SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 JB OSHA 30 CLASS 1 0002 1.00 JB OSHA 30 CLASS 2 0003 10.00 EA STUDENT BOOKS AND OSHA CARDS GRAND TOTAL 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 (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard are stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation. (b) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show- The solicitation number; The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; Technical description of services to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This Technical description should address the requirement specifically. Capability statements that are merely an overview of what services the contractor offers, will be determined incomplete. Price should be for the services detailed in price schedule of this document. Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments Past performance information A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. AWARD BASIS AND EVALUATION METHOD: The Government will use a comparative evaluation method to select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government will evaluate the following: Technical capability and Price. Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform a comparative evaluation of the quotes. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the proposed service that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirements of PWS. The evaluation of Government requirements outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability. Contractors may submit more than one quote; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and prices in response to this request for quote. Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide the service that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining issues. : Technical capability - Contractor shall provide a Technical quote that addresses all the requirements expressed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). (2) Price - The government will evaluate offers for award purposes based on the pricing for the total requirement. Offers for partial requirement will not be evaluated and will be deemed non-responsive upon receipt. The award will be made to the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government. TECHNICAL QUESTION: Technical question(s) will not be accepted after Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST. please send all technical prior questions prior to the above date to rodney.wilson2@va.gov QUOTE SUBMISSIONS: All quotes submissions shall be submitted by 4:00 PM EST, Friday January 3, 2020 to Rodney Wilson at rodney.wilson2@va.gov. The government will only accept electronic submissions via email to rodney.wilson2@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). 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 Rodney Wilson, Contracting Officer, 757-728-7188, rodney.wilson2@va.gov. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Offers that fail to furnish required representation or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation will be excluded from consideration. 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 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) applies to this acquisition. Clauses 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 following clauses are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-4: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside (JUL 2019) 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting-Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (OCT 2019) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (May 2014) 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) Offerors that fail to furnish required representation or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation will be excluded from consideration. 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) 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (JAN 2008) 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JUL 2016) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT The Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center, located at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705 is seeking the need for a contractor to facilitate and teach OSHA requirement classes for VA employees at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS), in accordance with the terms and conditions herein. Period of Performance: The expected period of performance is 4 days. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Hours of Operation: Services shall be performed Monday through Friday starting at 7:30am until 4:00pm, excluding Federal holidays, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. For working outside the hours as defined in this contract, the vendor shall give 3-day notice to the Contracting Officer Representative so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, parts, supervision, etc., necessary to provide two (2) OSHA 10 training classes, two (2) OSHA 30 classes; and 30 OSHA training cards at the Durham VA Health Care System. End of PWS