6515-- Nursing Carts

Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20 Description 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an Brand name or equal RFQ or to meet the salient characteristics of the items listed below.. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06. This solicitation is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and only qualified contractors may submit quotes. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337127, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The FSC/PSC is 7110. The VAMC Indianapolis is seeking to purchase Nursing Carts All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following Name Brand or Equal items: Supplies/Services Quantity 23 CESS-A-FF0294 FLN21K to have only top (2) 3" drawers lock w/touchpad Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FF0294 Quantity 92 CESS-705669-00001 Slate Blue Drawer Pull Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FL-SB Quantity 46 # CESS-705538-00001 3" (76Mm) Fl Drawer - No Drawer Pull Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FL103 Quantity 23 # CESS-705541-00001 6" (152Mm) Fl Drawer - No Drawer Pull Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FL106 Quantity 23 # CESS-705542-00001 9" (229Mm) Fl Drawer - No Drawer Pull Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FL109 Quantity 23 # CESS-705544-00001 3" Drawer Divider Kit Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FL113 Quantity 23 # CESS-777094-00001 Basic Keyless Entry Touchpad Mfg: INTERMETRO IND CORP Mfg Part #: FLX412 Alternate system submission: Offerors submitting alternate items must provide technical information sufficient for a lay person to determine acceptability. Information will not be paid for by the government nor returned to the supplying party. The information will be used to determine product acceptability. Lack of sufficient information for our staff to determine product acceptability will result in a negative determination. Any quote will then be found non-responsiveness to the solicitation and the quote will not be considered. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished, or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered. Authorized dealers: Experienced firms only who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested. Delivery shall be provided FOB Destination no later than 45 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: 1481 W 10th St Indianapolis IN Postal Code: 46202 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Mar 2020), with the following added as addenda to Provision, Addendum to 52.212-1; 52.216-1, firm fixed price; 52.23233; 52.233-2; 852.233-70; 852.233-71; 852.252-70. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) - See technical requirements above, and evaluation factors below. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2020) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018), with the following added as addenda to the clause, Addendum to 52.212-4; 52.203-17; 52.216-18; 52.216-22; 52.217-8; 52.217-9; 52.219-18; 852.203-70; 852.211-70; 852.232-72; 852.237-70 852.246-71; 52.212-4; FAR 52.252-2, 52.232-40; http://www.acquistion.gov/far/index.html, and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Mar 2020) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.212-5(b)(52.219-6 DEVIATION 2019-01, 52.219-28, 52.219-33, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33) All quoters shall submit the following: a quote for the listed items, and any support documentation and specifications deemed pertinent. Quote must be good for 90 calendar days after close of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. All quotes shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office 10, at robert.sagris@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Lowest price technically acceptable. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 14:00 EST 1/25/2022 at Jordan.Carlsen2@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Jordan Carlsen Jordan.Carlsen2@va.gov