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

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement... This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written Solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C24820Q0467 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-4/01-15-2020. Interested contractors may contact Christopher Brailer at 352-548-6557; emailed RFIs are preferred. Responses should be sent to christopher.brailer@va.gov. To receive a government award, the offeror must be currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Offerors are encouraged to go to the SAM database www.sam.gov and start the registration process as soon as possible to avoid possible delays should the contractor be selected as a prospective awardee. Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) must also be current to qualify to receive a contract award. NAICS and Set-aside: The NAICS is 811310 and the small business size standard is $8.0 million. This procurement is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). To be considered as a SDVOSB, the quoter must be registered in the VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) www.vip.vetbiz.gov . Any firm that is not considered a SDVOSB under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability will be determined based on demonstration of acceptable past performance on work of similar scope and magnitude. Description of Services: This contract is to provide Inspect, Repair and Decommission Inaccessible Fire/Smoke Dampers. (see Statement of Work). PAYMENT: CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: Effective January 1, 1999 all payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7- Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans ; 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons ; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases ; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 2.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order and 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin. The following FAR Clauses apply: 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions. The following VAAR clauses apply: VAAR 853.203-70, Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside; and VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities. Submitting Quote: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include price and quantity of each labor category proposed, price of all anticipate indirect costs, and total price (Please use attached SCHEDULE for unit and total price); any offered discounts; name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; terms of any express warranty; completed copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. Interested contractors must submit a copy of any relevant certifications and licenses along with their quote. Quotes must be received April 24, 2020 by 1500 EST. All quotes must be e-mailed referencing 36C24820Q0467 to christopher.brailer@va.gov; Quotes received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is preferred). Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must request it via e-mail to the Contracting Officer: Christopher Brailer (christopher.brailer@va.gov) or by phone at 352-548-6557 no later than: close of business on April 17, 2020.