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 on this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government intends to issue a purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13 for using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is VA247-17-Q-1052. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95 effective January 13th, 2017. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314120 and the Small Business Size standard is 750 employees. This combined/synopsis solicitation is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB s) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. Only VA verified SDVOSB s in the VIP at the time of contract award will be considered. All non-VIP verified firms will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham VA Medical Center has a requirement for 714 cubicle curtains and detachable mesh to accommodate 8 ceiling height, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. All 714 curtains shall match existing throughout the facilities. The curtain dimensions shall be 66 W x66 L and the detachable mesh liners shall be 66 W x 20 L with the following characteristics: Fabric Manufacturer: Momentum Pattern Name: Freehand, installed with vertical stripes Pattern Color: Raku Special Treatment: Flame resistant as specified in NFPA 701 Mesh Liner Color: Buff Curtain Snaps: At top horizontal width, of 66 W x 66 L panels double-sided connector snap-system made of Nickel Plated Brass and machine set at 4-9/16 inch on center and machined into top header of every curtain panel. Along bottom horizontal width of mesh, a connector snap-system of Nickel Plated Brass and machine set with Nickel Plated Brass Silver cap cover is to be machined in place and set at 4-9/16 inch on center. This will allow the existing curtain snap system currently in place, Simply 66, to be compatible. ***All equal must submit a sample within 3 days of bid and if no sample is received then the bid will be considered non-responsive, exact matches are not required to submit a sample.*** Delivery Date: ARO 60 days Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (APR 2014), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product (s) is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled Buy American Act Supplies, the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-2 (OCT 2014) Evaluation Commercial Items- The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement Price Offerors, if not registered in SAM, must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (MAR 2015), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. FAR 52.212-4 (DEC 2014), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. The following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 852.211-73, 852.219-10, 852.237-70, 852.246-70, 852.246-71, 52.211-16, 52.216-1, 52.222-41, 852.270-1, and 852.273-74. FAR 52.212-5 (MAR 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.233-2, 52.203-13, 52.203-17, 52.204-9, 52.228-5 Offers for the items described above are due by 2:00PM CST on September 7th, 2017 to
contact@example.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to the BVAMC, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, and DUNS number.
