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

Description <> This Request for Quote has been amended as follows: the Decision Factors that will be used for Evaluation listed below have been revised to include a list of equipment offered for trade... Description <> This Request for Quote has been amended as follows: the Decision Factors that will be used for Evaluation listed below have been revised to include a list of equipment offered for trade in, and the deadline for response has been extended. <> 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01. This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The FSC/PSC is 3805. The VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Marion, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953-4568 is seeking to purchase small compact tractors and accessories for snow removal. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 Tractor Bucket Loader V-Plow for Snow Removal Salt Spreader Power Washer 3 1 3 3 1 EA EA EA EA EA Salient Characteristics The VA Northern Indiana Health care system has a need for a small compact tractor and accessories for snow removal at its Marion facility with the following specifications: Tractor (90-110 inch L x 40-50 inch W x 70-80 inch H to top of cab) Heated cab Articulated design capable of an inside turning radius of less than 40 inches 4-wheel drive with floatation type tires Telescopic boom with self-leveling bucket with a lift capacity of at least 2000 lbs Head light and tail lights Diesel engine with at least 20 Horsepower Must be able to attach the following listed accessories: Bucket loader, V-plow, Salt Spreader, Power Washer Heavy industrial rating Bucket Loader 4 cu ft heaped capacity Must be able to attach and is compatible with the listed Tractor above Heavy industrial rating V-Plow for Snow Removal Must be able to attach and is compatible with the listed Tractor above Heavy industrial rating Salt Spreader 6 cu ft capacity Limiting throw for icy sidewalks Must be able to attach and is compatible with the listed Tractor above Heavy industrial rating Power Washer 140 gal tank 2500-3500 psi Must be able to attach and is compatible with the listed Tractor above Heavy industrial rating Delivery shall be provided FOB destination and no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: VA Northern Indiana Health-Marion ATTN: Marion Warehouse 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, IN Postal Code: 46953-4568 Country: UNITED STATES 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 FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 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) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Oct 2019) All quoters shall submit the following: a quote for the listed items, and any support documentation and specifications deemed pertinent. All quotes shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office 10, at robert.sagris@va.gov 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. The following are the decision factors: Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government. Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical, past-performance, trade-in credits and delivery. Equipment Available for Trade-in: One (1) EA, Hustler 4600 tractor complete with mower deck, winter cab, and snow blade, 525 hours service life. One (1) EA, Hustler 4600 tractor complete with mower deck, winter cab, and snow blade, 1969 hours service life. One (1) EA, Hustler 4600 tractor complete with mower deck, winter cab, and snow blade, 1981 hours service life. All are in current operating order. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. 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." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 12PM on 11/26/2019 at robert.sagris@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 Robert Sagris (317) 988-1524 robert.sagris@va.gov