3805--One (1) Toro Dingo for the Sarasota National Cemetery.

2 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C78620Q0292. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120. The business size standard number of employees is 1,250 Employees. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of a One (1) Toro Dingo TX 1000 Wide Track for the Sarasota National Cemetery. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ): Quotes are due to the Contracting officer no later than 10:00 AM EST on 6 July 2020. The Government intends to make award without discussions. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at beta.sam.gov. PRICE SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: DESCRIPTION OF NEED/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS The TORO Dingo TX-1000 Wide Track runs on Diesel fuel Specifications: TORO Model DINGO TX-1000 WIDE TRACK ENGINE KUBOTA D1305 HORSE POWER 24.9 HP @2600 RPM Displacement 77 cu. In. (1262cc) COOLING SYSTEM TYPE LIQUID COOLED W/PRESURIZED RADIATOR FUEL SYSTEM FUEL TYPE DIESEL FUEL TANK CAPACITY 11.5 GALLONS (44 LITERS) OIL Capacity 6.0 Quarts (5.7 Liters) AIR FILTER Two-stage, heavy duty, remote TRACKS SPROCKET-DRIVE, 6 ROAD WHEELS PER SIDE TRACTION DUAL HYDROSTATIC PUMP TRACK LENGTH x WIDTH 127.6 x 9.5 (324 cm x 24 cm) OPERATION Hydraulic Pressure 3,000 PSI Hydraulic Flow Traction: 13.3 gpm (each pump); Auxiliary: 15.2 gpm Reservoir Capacity: 10 gallons (57.5 liters) DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 41 (10 cm) Ground Clearance 6.0 (15 cm) Overall Width 33.7 (86 cm 41 (104 cm)) Overall Length 100.7 (256 cm) w/bucket; 81.7 (208 cm) w/o bucket Overall Height 53.2 (135 cm) Max Operating Height 105 (267 cm) Hinge Pin Height 105 (267 cm) Dump Height 81 (206 cm) Dump Angle 40-degrees Reach - Fully Raised 24.5 (62 cm) Ground Speed (F/R) 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h) Weight 2,790 lbs (1266kg) Tip Capacity 3,071 lbs (1,393kg) Maintenance: Here at Sarasota National Cemetery, we do not have a maintenance mechanic on duty so having the vendor who can supply parts and quick repairs is essential and much more cost effective. Local parts and service support would be provided by the Local TORO dealer. There would be reduced turnaround on maintenance parts. SCOPE OF WORK Location: Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Rd 72 Sarasota, FL 34241 Points of Contacts: Edward Lyons Email: contact@example.gov Catherine Castranova Email: contact@example.gov Submitting Quote: Offerors shall submit their quote (in .pdf format only) on company letterhead and must include the following additional information: Item description as specified above Unit price/Unit quantity/Overall Total Pricing Applicable Shipping/Handling Charges (including set-up, if applicable) Proposed delivery date Company Name, address, telephone number, email address of Offeror Company DUNS number Confirmation of your company s current status as a Veterans Information Pages (VIP) certified Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB) concern. Certification (must be active/current). Proof of current System for Award Management (SAM) registration (completed copy of FAR Terms any express warranty (if applicable) Offerors are hereby advised that any Offeror-imposed terms and conditions which deviate from the Government s material terms and conditions established, may render the Offerors s quote Non-Responsive, and thus ineligible for award. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 2014). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose Quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quote submitters must meet the required equipment, salient, physical, functional, characteristics as brand name or equal. All quotes shall be subject to evaluation by Government personnel. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions based upon the initial evaluation of quotes. The Quote will be evaluated strictly in accordance with its written content. Quotes which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement will be met, without providing supporting rationale, are not sufficient. . Quotes will be evaluated based on the following factors listed as shown below: TECHNICAL EVALUATION APPROACH. The evaluation process will consider whether the quote demonstrates a clear understanding of the technical features involved in meeting the requirements and whether the Offeror s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined and satisfied the requirements. Descriptive literature (and supplemental technical Quotes, if deemed necessary by Offeror to supplement the descriptive literature) will be evaluated to determine whether the quoted items meet all of the technical requirements (described above) and are thus considered technically acceptable. Any quoted product that does not meet all of the salient characteristics will be deemed technically unacceptable, and thus ineligible for award. PRICE EVALUATION APPROACH. Proposed pricing shall be provided on a unit price line basis. The Government will evaluate Quotes by adding the total of all line item prices. Evaluation Process: A Responsibility Determination will be made in accordance with FAR 9.1 Responsible Prospective Contractors. The Government will make use of several data bases to aid in establishing a more complete picture of responsibility and ability the databases include, but are not limited to: DUNS, PPIRS, EPLS, VetBiz (VIP) and SBA. ALL QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ONLY! Please do not contact the Sarasota National Cemetery regarding this solicitation. Interested Offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. *NOTE*: IT IS THE CONTRACTOR S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING PROPER SUBMISSION AND RECEIPT OF THEIR QUOTES TO THE DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO). CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (OCT 2018) applies to this acquisition. FAR Clauses: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) [all solicitations & contracts] 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies (APR 1984) Limitations on Subcontracting-Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm VAAR CLAUSES: The VAAR Clauses that may be applicable to this acquisition are: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.203-71, Display of Department of Veterans Affairs Hotline Poster (DEC 1992) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) 852.211-75, Product Specifications (JAN 2008) 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 2016) 852.228-70, Bond Premium Adjustment (JAN 2008) 853.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Request (NOV 2012) 852.233-71 Alternate protest procedure (JAN 1998) 852.246-71, Inspection (JAN 2008) 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) SOLICIATION PROVISIONS: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (MAR 2020) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2015) 52.209-5, Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Tax Liability Or Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (DEVIATION) (MAR 2012) 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (APR 1984) 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sep 2006) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 2020) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: SOLICITATION PROVISION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) 52.204-17, Ownership Or Control Of Offeror (JUL 2016) 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained in Full text at https://www.acquisition.gov. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to conduct business with or enter into a contract award with any company or its affiliates or otherwise, that pay for the information provided in this synopsis.