6515--Enclosed Bio-waste Containers

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.a. Project Title: Bio Waste Carts 1.b. Description: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide Bio Waste Containers for their engineering department. 1.c. Project Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 1.d. Solicitation Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26223Q1302. 1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside. 1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing 1.g. Small Business Size Standard: 800 employees 1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 2. Scope. The Veteran s Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a contractor to provide Enclosed Biowaste Cart, Custom for VA Med Ctr.West LA. The requirement is for Pedigo Productss Inc., Enclosed Biowaste Cart LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0444947; The design of these carts are unique and compatible to the overhead system as well as the special elevators (called MTS lifts). Model Number: 72969-BW; Stock Number 0444947 or equivalent having the following salient characteristics. Brand name Information: Manufacturer: Pedigo Productss Inc Local Stock Number: 0444947 Nomenclature: Enclosed Biowaste Cart Model Number: 72969-BW Qty: 20 Equal to product Information: Salient Characteristics: Enclosed Biowaste Stainless Cart: Carts customed for Material Transport System Overhead conveyor Overall outside dimensions: 51.75"W x 25.75"D x 63.00"H Split Barn Style door design on front of cart Four (4) heavy duty stainless steel auto align casters with 6"diameter x 2" wide wheel Cart ID and "This End Enters Lift" labels 6"W x 8"H black non-reflective label on lower back left corner 2-1/4" H red non-reflective area across full width of the front top Red BioWaste Label on front with Biowaste Symbol Cart to be compatible with hospital overhead cart transport system; the Material Transport System (MTS) overhead railing conveyor system as well as special elevators (called MTS lifts) Vendor specifications and drawings per site visitation in coordination with end- user. 3. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 1 via email no later than 10AM PDT Friday June 23, 2023, to contact@example.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet: 3.a. Vendor Information with SAM UEI. 3.b. Acknowledgement of amendments if applicable. 3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 3.d. Schedule of services. Items shall be FOB destination. Please specify offered item manufacturer, part number and lead time of order. 3.e. Provide an Authorized Distributor Letter/Memo form manufacturer. 3.f. Is the end product manufactured in the United States; and is the cost of the components made in the U.S. at least 60% of the total cost of components required to manufacture the end product? If the item is not manufactured in the U.S., please provide the country of origin. 3.g. In addition to the requirements above, please complete the VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING and included it with your response. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 20.00 EA $ $ Enclosed Biowaste Cart, Custom for VA Med Ctr.West LA as follows: - Overall outside dimensions: 51.75"W x 25.75"D x 63.00"H - Split Barn Style door design on front of cart - Four (4) heavy duty stainless steel auto align casters #0306-00264 with 6"diameter x 2" wide wheel - Cart ID and "This End Enters Lift" labels - 6"W x 8"H black non-reflective label on lower back left corner - 2-1/4" H red non-reflective area across full width of the front top - Cart to be compatible with hospital overhead cart transport system - Red BioWaste Label on front with Biowaste Symbol LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0444947 Funding/Req. Number: 1 $ 691-23-2-5090-0927 GRAND TOTAL $ C.3 VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING--CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (NOV 2022) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that (1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: (i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIPlisted SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act. (2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fillin check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]: (i) [] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18). [ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied. [ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. (iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).] b If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] (3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee; (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18. (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee: ___________ Printed Title of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name and Address: _______________ (End of Clause)