51--Maintenance Carts WITH TOOLS (Qty 13)

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Engineering Cart with Tools, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO FlexCart # FC100-ECSS-WT, prepared in accordance with the format in 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. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is VA247-17-Q-1140 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 (iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing has a small business size standard of 750. (v) Contract Line Items (CLIN): Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Description of Product Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Total Price Delivery Days (ARO) 0001 Engineering Cart with Tools 12 EA 1001 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTIES: Engineering Cart with Tools ** Offers are encouraged to offer tiered pricing based on the number of additional units purchased** Up to 12 EA (vi) Comparable products must be equal or better than the following specifications: A welded unibody steel frame Heavy Duty Wheels w/ at least 2 lockable casters Lockable tool storage area Lockable tool storage drawers Small HEPA vacuum MUST INCLUDE A SET OF TOOLS designed for facilities maintenance trade work (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: CLAUSES: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2016) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) (ix) In accordance with FAR 13.106-2, award will be made to the offeror whose quote, conforming to the specifications of this solicitation, represents the best overall value to the government, considering price, warranty and tool set quality & quantity. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or contractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause. (End of Clause) 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor by 29 Sep 2017. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of Clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (C$END-OF-CLAUSE) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 2016) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (xiii) Additional contract requirements, terms or conditions. In accordance with FAR 52.217-6, the Government may require increased quantities. In that event, option prices shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract as stated in schedule of the solicitation and resultant award. Evaluation of proposed CLIN prices constitutes evaluation of the prices used for options exercised under this clause. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Quotes must be emailed to contact@example.gov and received no later than 12 noon EST on the close date. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Evonne Huggins at contact@example.gov