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

VHAPM Part 813.106-1/2 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations/Offers Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 01 Date: 01/08/18 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS ... VHAPM Part 813.106-1/2 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations/Offers Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 01 Date: 01/08/18 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C25820Q0176 Posted Date: April 28, 2020 Original Response Date: May 4, 2020 by 1500 AZT Current Response Date: May 4, 2020 by 1500 AZT Product or Service Code: 4510 Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): SDVOSB Set-Aside VIP Verified NAICS Code: 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix AZ 85014 Description 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 2020-05 as of 03-30-2020. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423720, with a small business size standard of 200 employees. The Albuquerque Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking to purchase handwashing units (including service plan) with counter mount, manual faucet, and solution. This is a brand name or equal procurement with the Brand name being Meritech Systems, LLC. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND/OR SUPPLIES. Line item# Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price 1 BRAND NAME or EQUAL CleanTech 2000S 3 EA 2 BRAND NAME or EQUAL CleanTech 400 with table and manual faucet system 1 EA 3 Hand hygiene solution (Case) 4 EA 4 Equipment hygiene solution (Case) 4 EA 5 Service Plan for 1 Year 1 YR TOTAL ESTIMATED COST CONTRACT TITLE. Handwashing Units BACKGROUND. The Cooperative Studies Program Albuquerque Biorespository was recently Joint Commission accredited. Hygiene is a critical aspect of accreditation and the facility has found a way to improve operations through use of automated handwashing units. SCOPE. The vendor will provide four (4) each (and associated supplies) BRAND NAME or EQUAL automated handwashing units. In addition to the units, there will be a single year service plan included. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/TASKS. Handwashing Units: Vendor will provide the following: Three (3) each handwashing units (BRAND NAME or EQUAL to Meritech CleanTech 2000S) Physical Specifications/Requirements Dimensions: (maximum due to available space) 18 1/2" W x 21 1/2" D x 48 1/2" H Cycle Activation: Automatic, via infrared photo optical sensor 12 second wash and rinse cycle Handwash Compliance Monitor: Counts number of handwash cycles Resettable counter Solutions Gauge: Indicates Normal/Empty/Blocked Solution Status Water Consumption: 0.6 gallons per 12-second cycle hand wash cycle Electrical: System: 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300 W One (1) each handwashing unit (BRAND NAME or EQUAL to Meritech CleanTech 400) with table system allowing unit to be used as stand-alone system and manual faucet system Physical Specifications/Requirements Dimensions: (counter mount dimensions) 21" W x 19" D x 29 1/4" H Cycle Activation: Automatic, via infrared photo optical sensor 12 second wash and rinse cycle Handwash Compliance Monitor: Counts number of handwash cycles Resettable counter Solutions Gauge: Indicates Normal/Empty/Blocked Solution Status Water Consumption: 0.6 gallons per 12-second cycle hand wash cycle Electrical: System: 100-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 300 W Options: Manual faucet system Supplies Hand hygiene solution Equipment hygiene solution Service Package for One-Year Coverage On-call Service & Virtual Support Hygiene expert consultations Self-help video library On-site visits as needed to maintain Regular Maintenance Regularly scheduled preventative maintenance visits Cleaning and system calibration Employee training SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. DELIVERY ADDRESS. Delivery shall be provided 30 days ARO FOB destination. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) to: VA Cooperative Studies Program Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center 2401 Centre Avenue, SE ATTN: CSP Warehouse (151-I) Albuquerque, NM 87106-4180 Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government. Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price to the responsive and responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest total price for all quantities, based on criteria in the listed salient characteristics. 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 (Mar 2020) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2020) 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. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to this solicitation must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov by the end date/time of this solicitation. 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 (Mar 2020) Please see attachment A for complete listing of clauses, and provisions that apply to this RFQ. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: All quoters shall submit the following: verification of VA Form 10091 and the W-9 sent directly to the paying office in Austin, TX 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. All quotations shall be sent to the contract specialist, Rochelle Bennett, at Rochelle.Bennett@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: Lowest price, and the most responsive and responsible quoter that is the most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best and final terms and 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:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than May 4, 2020 at 1500 AZT. 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 POC listed below not later than April 30, 2020 at 1500 AZT. Point of Contact Rochelle Bennett, Contracting Specialist Rochelle.Bennett@va.gov