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

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C26123Q1125 Posted Date: August 14, 2023 Response Date: Aug... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C26123Q1125 Posted Date: August 14, 2023 Response Date: August 24, 2023 Product or Service Code: 6515 Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): SDVOSB NAICS Code: 339114 Contracting Office Address Network Contracting Office (NCO 21), Building 209, 3230 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan, CA 95652 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. The solicitation number is 36C26123Q1125 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 effective June 2, 2023 and VAAR Update 2008-36 effective January 1, 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). This requirement will be set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339114, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing and the size standard is 750 employees. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is seeking to purchase Midmark Elevance Dental Chairs and Delivery Systems for the VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 East Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703. This requirement includes the following line items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 12.00 EA Elevance Dental Chair LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101536229 0002 12.00 EA Upcharge Ultraleather Elevance LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101700372 0003 12.00 EA LP Procenter Instru Del Sys Elevance LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 31194350 0004 12.00 EA Handpiece Illumination System LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101557559 0005 12.00 EA Tubing ISO C Fiber Optic HPC FAC Install LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 101564734 0006 12.00 EA ASST's Instru Unit Rear Chair Hub Mount LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 31040070 0007 12.00 EA Dentist Stool LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 31177402 0008 10.00 EA Assistant's Stool LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 31177444 0009 22.00 EA Upcharge for Ultraleather Upholstery LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 31177410 Delivery Requirements: Place of Delivery: VA Central California Health Care System 2615 East Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703 Delivery Timeframe: 30 days from date of award All pricing shall be inclusive of shipping within the schedule and FOB Destination Statement of Work: The contractor shall provide the following deliverables: Delivery and set up of 12 Midmark Elevance Dental Chairs with ultra-leather exterior Delivery and set up of 12 Procenter instrument delivery systems with handpiece illumination system and fiber optic tubing Delivery and set up of 12 Assistant instrument Unit Rear Chair Hub Mounts Delivery of 12 Dentist Stools with ultra-leather exterior Delivery of 10 Assistant Stools with ultra-leather exterior De-installation and removal of 12 current units. Installation of new Midmark Dental Chairs, Assistant unit rear chair hub mounts, and Delivery systems. Extended warranty for labor and all parts. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Addendum: All offers/quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through e-mail no later than August 24, 2023, 4:00PM PST. Please reference solicitation number 36C26123Q1125 in the Subject Line of the e-mail. Offers/quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through e-mail no later than 48 hours from the release of the solicitation. Offers shall be submitted via e-mail to cristina.lansangan@va.gov. 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) (a) 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest priced quotation that meets the brand name requirement in the Item/Price Schedule, all delivery requirements and any other stated requirements. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Offer must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Gray Market Items (a) 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. (b) Vendor 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. (c) 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 to 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. (End of clause) In addition, the following clauses shall also apply: 52.209-6 Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment Aug 2013 52.232-33 Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management Jul 2013 52.232-40 Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors Dec 2013 52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 52.233-3 Protest after award Aug 1996 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference Feb 1998 852.203-70 852.219-73 Commercial advertising VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Jan 2008 Jan 2023 852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests Nov 2012 The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following: http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp The following provisions shall also apply: 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Oct 2016 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Oct 2018 52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep 2006 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution Oct 2018 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference Jan 2008 (End)