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

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25925Q0365 Floor Restoration and Maintenance Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart ... Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25925Q0365 Floor Restoration and Maintenance Services This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation. * The deadline for all questions is 4:00pm ET, June 12, 2025 All questions must be submitted in writing no later than the question cut-off date marked above. All questions will be answered officially through an amendment to the solicitation. ** Quotes are to be provided to Chris Hollingsworth at chris.hollingsworth@va.gov no later than 4:00pm ET, June 19, 2025. Quotes shall not be hand carried. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. Emailed quotes are the only method of submitted quotes (4MB email limit). The Government reserves the right to make award solely on initial Quotes received. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office before the deadline specified in the solicitation. This RFQ shall be completed in its entirety, and signed and dated, failure shall not be considered for award. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C25925Q0365. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03 effective January 17, 2025. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238330 with a small business size standard of $19M. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB concerns. List of Line Items; Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Hard Service Restoration 60644 EA $ $ 0002 Yearly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 51170 EA 0003 Quarterly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 4 EA 1001 Option Year 1 - Yearly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 51170 EA 1002 Option Year 1 - Quarterly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 4 EA 2001 Option Year 2 - Yearly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 51170 EA 2002 Option Year 2 - Quarterly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 4 EA 3001 Option Year 2 - Yearly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 51170 EA 3002 Option Year 3 - Quarterly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 4 EA 4001 Option Year 4 - Yearly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 51170 EA 4002 Option Year 4 - Quarterly Maintenance of Hard Surfaces 4 EA Grand Total $ Description of Requirements for the items to be acquired: Floor Restoration and Maintenance Services. See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for details. Services shall be performed at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center 1700 N Wheeling St Aurora, CO 80045 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Offeror shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items. Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis. State if quoted items are available and priced through offerors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contract. If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs, their socioeconomic status must be VIP verified and visible in the VA Vendor Information Pages (VIP): https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ at the time of quote submission AND award, or will be considered non-responsive, and will NOT be considered for award. Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to placement of any award made resulting from this RFQ. If such contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing contactors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations. All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror s page limitations unless otherwise indicated in the specific volume instructions below. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) - Technical capability of services offered to meet the Government requirement; (II) - Completion of Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction ; (III) Past Performance, and (IV) Price. Volume I - Technical capability of services offered to meet the Government requirement The offeror shall submit a narrative in 10 pages or less explaining how they intend to meet the requirements as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Volume II - Completion of Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction The offeror shall complete the Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction and submit as part of the quote. Volume III Past Performance Offeror must provide at least three recent and relevant past performance references (including contract numbers, amount of contract award, point of contact with email address, telephone numbers and other relevant information, and a description of product/work performed under the contract). To be relevant, the effort must be similar in nature of work, size, magnitude, complexity, and scope of this procurement. Recent Relevant past performance is defined as not more than five years from the RFQ release date of this procurement. Volume IV Price Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule provided in Section (v) above: Price/Cost Schedule. (End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: Factor 1. Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement Factor 2. Completion of Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction Factor 3. Past Performance Factor 4. Price Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following: Factor 1. Technical capability of services offered to meet the Government requirement: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation. Factor 2. Completion of Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction : The Government will evaluate the responses an offeror makes to Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products for completeness. If an offeror fails to complete Attachment - VAAR Clause 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products their quote will be determined ineligible for award. Factor 3. Past Performance: The Offeror shall be evaluated on performance of past contracts and how well the identified performance relates to the product/work being procured under the Performance Work Statement for this procurement. Factor 3. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices, including all options. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the item offered to the Government requirement shall not be selected regardless of price. Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by adding six months of the quoter's price for the last potential period of performance under this contract to the quoter's total price. For example, if the contract includes option periods that are exercisable under FAR 52.217-9, the quoter's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, all option periods, and an additional six months of the last option period. Quoters must price only the base and option periods specified in the contract line item numbers (CLINs), and shall not submit a price for the potential six-month extension of services under FAR 52.217-8. The Government reserves the right to exercise the option under FAR 52.217-8 before the end of any of the contractor's performance periods and will be exercised at the price and/or rates in effect at the time the clause is exercised. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Addendum to 52.212-2) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025), applies to this acquisition. 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. Offerors must be registered in SAM at time of offer submission. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses incorporated by reference; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (SEP 2006) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days of contract expiration. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days of contract expiration provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years, 6 months. 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (Apr 2020) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (DEC 2009) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (SEP 2018) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (SEP 2018) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jan 2008) The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar The following FAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) The following VAAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: None The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products under Services and Construction (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) The following VAAR clauses are to be incorporated by reference: VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items (APR 2020) VAAR 852.222-71 Compliance with Executive Order 13899. (DEVIATION) (APR 2025) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Date and Time offers are due to Chris Hollingsworth at chris.hollingsworth@va.gov by 4:00pm ET, June 19, 2025. Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Chris Hollingsworth Chris.hollingsworth@va.gov

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VA MEDICAL CENTER in AURORA, COLORADO, for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses... This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VA MEDICAL CENTER in AURORA, COLORADO, for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to P. Matt Zorch at paul.zorch@VA.Gov. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. All responses due by April 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information: 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM UEID. 2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238330 FLOORING CONTRACTORS. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no larger than $19M. [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify) 3) What types of information is needed to submit accurate offers? 4) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 2 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the services outlined in the draft PWS. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business (SB) Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement. Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate SB interest. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via https://sam.gov/. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Floor Restoration and Maintenance Services. See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement for details.