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Solicitation Number: 36C24718Q0256 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24718Q0256 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011. - 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) (iv) This solicitation is issued as a total set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and only qualified vendors may submit bids. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. (v) This requirement consists of the following Brand Name or Equal item(s): ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 RIDING MOWER #Z920M COMMERCIAL ZTRAK 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0002 RIDING MOWER #Z2925M FLEX FUEL COMMERCIAL ZTRAK 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0003 RIDING MOWER #Z930M COMMERCIAL ZTRAK 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001-0003 SHIP TO: WJB DORN VAMC BUILDING 100 WAREHOUSE 6439 GARNERS FERRY RD COLUMBIA, SC 29209 USA ALL 30 DAYS - - - - - - - - - - Specific features: - - - New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Quotes MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of solicitation. *Manufacturer and model number not intended to limit competition, but to accurately and fully describe required features. Z920M Commercial Ztrak 24x9.5x12 Pneumatic Turf tire 48 inch Mulch on Demand Deck Fully adjustable Suspension Seat w/Armrest Hitch Kit Trash Receptacle Kit Rubber Flap striping Kit Z925M (Flex Fuel ZTRAK) 24x12x12 Pneumatic turf tires 54 inch Mulch on Demand Deck Fully adjustable Suspension Seat w/Armrest Hitch Kit Trash Receptacle Kit Rubber Flap striping Kit For the Z930M Commercial Ztrak 24x12x12 Pneumatic turf tires 60 inch Mulch on Demand Deck Fully adjustable Suspension Seat w/Armrest Hitch Kit Trash Receptacle Kit Rubber Flap striping Kit (vi) The items for this solicitation are to be delivered to: - - - - - - - DELIVER TO: WJB Dorn VAMC Building 100 Warehouse 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia SC 29209 (vii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (viii) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements. Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission. Submitted offers shall not exceed 15 single-sided pages and any pages beyond this amount will be removed and not evaluated. To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer: Documentation that confirms at least 3 years of satisfactory and relevant experience/past-performance providing the same type of required items and support services. Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/distributors and installers of the quoted items. If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items. The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer s literature. If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered for award. This is not applicable to offerors that are quoting EXACT MATCH items. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov (ix) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 with the faxed and written quote, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; if not provided, the offer may not be considered for award. (x) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (xi) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44 (xii) n/a (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xiv) n/a (xv) QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted to Darius Crane, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail contact@example.gov. Please place ATTENTION: RIDING MOWERS 36C24718Q256 in the subject line of your email. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions. All questions must be received no later than 10:00 February 13, 2018. - (xvi) Site Visit: N/A (xviii) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE February 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM EST. Only electronic offers will be accepted; submit quotation to Darius Crane, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail contact@example.gov. Please place ATTENTION: RIDING MOWERS 36C24718Q256 in the subject line of your email. All offers must include the solicitation number. Quotes/offers received after this date may not be considered for award. - (xvii) Contact information Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST Department of Veterans Affairs 325 Folly Road, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29412 Primary Point of Contact: Darius Crane Contract Specialist contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000