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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 15 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 4 of 16 DESCRIPTION COMBINED S... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 3 of 15 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 4 of 16 DESCRIPTION COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION Page 16 of 16 Page 1 of Page 1 of (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Propane Tank Repair Services at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH), as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 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. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24825Q0139 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01 (eff. 11/12/2024). (iv) This procurement is set-aside based on an order of priority as established in 38 U.S.C. 8127. The combined synopsis/solicitation is: 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is NAICS Code 221210: Natural Gas Distribution code and has a size standard of 1,150 Employees. To be considered as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), prospective offerors must be a verified SDVOSB on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) page (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the date and time set for receipt of offers. Responses shall be on all or none basis, no partial submissions will be accepted. Quote must be valid for 90 days. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov at time offers are due to be considered for an award of a federal contract. Registration must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. (v) Line-Item Numbers (LINs): PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 JB __________ ________ Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and tools to perform Propane Tank Replacement/Repairs in accordance with the statement of work (SOW). All work to be in compliance with federal regulation and standards, adopted by NFPA 58. See Statement of Work . Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-31-2024 POP End: 06-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 221210 Natural Gas Distribution PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J091 Maintenance Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes. GRAND TOTAL __________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (JAHVH) 13000 Bruce B. Down Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612-4745 (vi) See Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 1). (vii) PERFORMANCE MONITORING: See Performance Standards and Quality Measurement in the SOW. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: CLAUSES 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) (ix) The award will be based on a COMPARATIVE EVALUATION. Award will 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. Evaluations of Quotes: 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 the following: Price, Technical Approach (including training/certifications, Limitation of Subcontracting (LoS) Certification (SIGNED below), and New Vendor Form - Attachment 2), and past performance. The Government will not accept any partial quotes during this Solicitation. You must provide a full quote as quotes will be accepted on an All or nothing basis. Contractors shall provide the following: Technical Approach: Contractor shall provide a technical approach for Propane Tank Repair Services in accordance with (IAW) the SOW. Technical approach statement MUST be submitted separate from the price schedule/quote. Training/Certifications: Contractor shall obtain all applicable training and applicable certifications to provide Propane Tank Repair Services as stated in the SOW. Limitations of Subcontracting (LoS) Certification: Contractor must be able to comply with limitations on subcontracting clause in VAAR 852.219-75. Contractor MUST complete the Limitation of Subcontracting Certification (See VAAR 852.219-75 clause below) and submit with quote. New Vendor Form: Contractor shall complete the New Vendor Form (Attachment 2). Past Performance: Contractors submitting a quote shall be regularly established in the business of providing the services identified in the SOW and who have experience with commercial contracts of similar demand or greater, with conditions and scope as required for this contract. Contractors submitting a quote shall provide three (3) identified references when submitting their quote. Emphasis will be on recent and relevant past performance. Recent is defined as work performed within the last three years. Relevant is defines as work similar in scope of the work described in the SOW. Contract: Start Date of Contract: End Date of Contract: Reference s Name and Phone Number: Type of work performed & product used: Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform a comparative evaluation of the services quoted. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the service that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement. The evaluation of Government requirements outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability. Past performance evaluations will be conducted using information obtained from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and information from any other sources deemed appropriate. When evaluating past performance, the government will consider the currency and relevancy of the information, the source of the information, the context of the data, and the general trends in the contractor s performance. Quoters without available relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from other available sources. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. Information not contained in quotes will not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without any follow up communication but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that clarification may be necessary and conduct them as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation. 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. (x) Quotes shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Public Matters (AUG 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage (APR 1984) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2018) 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (OCT 2018) (End of Clause) VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019) (a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215 70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value. (b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING--CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that (1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: (i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6. (ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee. (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18. (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment. (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a government-wide commercial purchase card are an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract. (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States. (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information. (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies. (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS  In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:  (a) Workers' compensation and employer s liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.  (b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.  (c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.  (d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage. (End of Clause) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203 6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) 52.219-27 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 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) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022), with Deviation (OCT 2023) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 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 (NOV 2023) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (End of Clause) WAGE DETERMINATION The DOL Wage Determination for the specific locality is available at www.SAM.gov. Please note the listing below is not all-inclusive wage determination of each area of performance. It is the contractor s responsibility to obtain and evaluate each wage determination locality. Wage Determination No.: 2015-4571 (Rev.24) was first posted on www.SAM.gov on 07/22/2024. Area: Florida County of Hillsborough https://sam.gov/wage-determintation/2015-4571/24 (xiii) There are no additional contract requirements, terms, or conditions. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Site-Visit: A Site-Visit will be conducted on December 03, 2024, at 9:00am EST. Interested vendors shall meet at James A. Haley Veteran s Hospital (JAHVH) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612, in the lobby of the SCI Building (across from the Parking Garage) no later than (NLT) 9:00am EST. The Site-Visit is highly encouraged and expected prior to submission of quote. Interested vendors who plan to attend the Site-Visit shall confirm via email to jvonne.wilson@va.gov NLT December 02, 2024, at 2:00pm EST. Vendor Questions: All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be in writing, sent by email to jvonne.wilson@va.gov and must be received no later than (NLT) Wednesday, December 04, 2024, by 12:00 PM EST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. Answers to Vendor Questions: Answers to vendor questions will be posted on www.SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, by 5:00 PM EST. Quotes must be emailed (along with the completed LoS Certification in VAAR 852.219-75 (SIGNED above) and all supporting documents required) to jvonne.wilson@va.gov and received NLT 12:00 PM EST. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #) or the vendor s own form. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. (xvi) For questions regarding the solicitation, please contact Mr. J Vonne Wilson at jvonne.wilson@va.gov End of Document See attached document: Statement of Work Propane Tank Repairs.