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?.## INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS QUOTE SUBMISSION Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Serina Black at Serina.Black@va.gov by 1330, EST, May 2nd, 2024. Quotes shall be assembled by the following ... ?.## INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS QUOTE SUBMISSION Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Serina Black at Serina.Black@va.gov by 1330, EST, May 2nd, 2024. Quotes shall be assembled by the following Sections; each section shall be easily identified. Section A - Quote Form (Standard Form 1449) Signed and dated, include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number shall be entered in the block with the Quoters name and address. Section B Pricing Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Services. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of the quote. Section C Quoters Representations and Certifications A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically). A quoter shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the quoter has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All Quoters shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission. Section D Technical/Management Approach Quoters shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Price/Cost Schedule. Quoter must have experience, capability, and willingness to commit the resources necessary to plan, organize, and execute tasks in an expeditious and efficient manner. The quoter shall identify any subcontractors proposed under this solicitation. All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quote and detail provided. The technical quote should be as detailed as necessary to fully explain the proposed methods and rationale; it should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken. The Technical Volume shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length (minimum 12-point font and no less than ½ inch margins). Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, images, etc., and excludes section dividers, table of contents, glossary of terms, cross-referencing indices, and resumes. If more than 25 pages (not counting excluded pages) are submitted, only the first 25 pages will be considered. Section E Past Performance Identify all federal, state, and local government contracts as well as any private/commercial contracts of similar scope, size, complexity that are ongoing or have been completed within the last three years. List the following information for each contract: Company Name and Address Description of Services Performed Name, Telephone Number and Email Address of Responsible individuals who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to similar type of services Dates of Contract Performance Contract Type (e.g. fixed-price, cost reimbursable) and total contract value Failure to submit a complete proposal may result in an unacceptable determination. 3.0 AWARD BASIS The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government will evaluate technical capabilities, past performance, and price. By submission of its quote, the quoter accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. The contract will be awarded to the quoter with the lowest price technically acceptable offer based on the factors listed below. A rating of acceptable or unacceptable will be assigned to each non-priced factor. Factor 1: Technical/Management Approach The evaluation process will consider whether the quote is from an authorized reseller of Lynx software. Factor 2: Price Prices shall be submitted in accordance with the Price Schedule contained in the Solicitation. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. In evaluating the quoter s proposed price for this project, the Government concern includes determining price reasonableness. Reasonableness determinations will be made by determining if competition exists, by comparing proposed cost/price with established commercial prices, other contract vehicles, and/or by comparing proposed cost/price with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). The IGCE is not releasable to the public. 4.0 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS Quoters should submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email, to Serina Black at Serina.Black1@va.gov on or before 1330, EST, April 26th, 2024. Address Subject Line: Lynx Software Support Agreement | Salem Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed. All responses to questions, which may affect quotes, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quote.

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

This is sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at t... This is sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The Salem VA Medical Center has a requirement for Lynx Software Support Agreement. The contractor shall provide LYNX Enterprise Server Seats, LYNX KeyPro Software and SSA, LYNX, Standard Server (1 year). The NAICS code for this procurement is 541519, IT and Telecom Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software). Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business; provide a brief description of qualifications and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement. Subject line must reflect: Lynx Software Support Agreement. All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than 10:00 AM EST, Monday, April 8, 2024, to the attention of: Serina Black at serina.black1@va.gov.