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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items DSI Modular Workstations This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items DSI Modular Workstations 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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2019-3 effective 07/12/2019. This requirement is a set-aside procurement to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) on the open market and only qualified respondents may submit quotes. Only quotes from firms that are certified to meet Small business size standard will be considered. You may contact your local U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office (federal, not state office) for more information on the small business program. Your local SBA office's contact information may be found by accessing the SBA website www.sba.gov or the Vendor Information Pages at www.vip.vetbiz.gov RFQ: 36C25819Q0469 Questions Due Date: 09/5/2018 3:00 PM - Eastern Daylight-Saving Time (EDT) Quote Due Date: 09/9/2018 3:00 PM - Eastern Daylight-Saving Time (EDT) Quotes must be submitted electronically to elizabeth.ratcliff@va.gov The NCO 22G Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase two (2) Custom Modular Work Stations for the New Mexico VA Healthcare System located at 1501 San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Bldg. 41. (See Attachment A SOW) This is a Brand Name or Equal Solicitation, part numbers referenced below are from Distribution System International. Quotes must be for Distribution System International or Equal Equipment. This solicitation: 36C25819Q0469 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Product Code (PSC) 6530. This RFQ is being issued as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set a-side with a size standard of 750 employees. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the solicitation shown here by email, with attachments as needed to include all requested/associated documents. Multiple emails shall be labeled X (number in series) of Y (total number of emails in series) Quotes submitted by other methods will not be accepted. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted. CONTRACT CLAUSES THAT APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: See attachment B Contract Clauses. SAM Requirement: 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. Registration must be complete by end date/time of solicitation or vendor may be found unresponsive, information can be found at www.sam.gov. In addition, the following information is required for your quote to be considered: Estimated delivery time (ARO): if different than 30 days ARO please note the industry standard. Letter from Manufacturer showing Distributor status, unless quoting as a manufacturer, also please include a brochure or link to an online brochure showing color options and finishes along with technical specs if other than example product. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation is the lowest priced responsive and responsible quotation on an All or None basis, meaning that the quoter must be able to supply the total quantity requested of the acquisition to be considered for award. VENDORIZING: Prospective Offerors are notified that verification of VA Form 10091 and W-9 being sent directly to the paying office in Austin, TX must be submitted with the offer unless the offeror has previously submitted these forms to VA Austin and provides certification of previous work. The FMS Vendor File Update form needs to be submitted in all cases to the Contracting Officer as part of the offer or proposal. Prior information sent to the VA Payment Center in Austin does not preclude submittal of the FMS Vendor File Update form. Failure to include this information could preclude the offeror from consideration for award or considerably delay award. See attachments for vendorizing.