6525--Large Window Mobile Barrier

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: Large Window Mobile Barrier 1.b. Description: VA Long Beach Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide Large Window Mobile Glass Barriers. 1.c. Project Location: VA Long Beach Healthcare System 1.d. Solicitation Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26223Q0327. 1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as an unrestricted open market. 1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing 1.g. Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees 1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.i. Period of Performance: 60 days. 1.k. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted via email no later than 1pm PDT Monday December 26, 2022 to contact@example.gov 2. Statement of Work 2.1. Objective. VA Long Beach Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to provide Large Window Mobile Glass Barriers. 2.2. Background. The Surgical Department is requesting 2 Large Window Mobile Glass Barriers for their Xray room. 2.3. Scope. The barrier must have the following characteristics: Powder coated steel frames, precision TIG welded for years of trouble-free service completely enclosing the leaded glass panel for increased durability and safety 2.0 LE Lead glass 1.5 mm lead equivalent opaque base covered in Sintra plastic for easy cleaning and durability Modular parts can be easily replaced, including the glass if needed. 4 swivel casters, two brakes. Barrier Size: 80¼ High x 40½ Wide X 25 Deep (front to back of wheels) Glass Size: 72 H x 36 W 2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designated person will monitor contractor performance. 2.5. Period of Performance. The period of performance is 60 days. 2.6.a. National Holidays: New Year s Day January 01 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 2.6.b. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America. 2.7. Insurance Coverage a. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. b. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. c. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. d. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of award an Official Certification from the insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the current insurance policy. The phrase will endeavor is not acceptable terms to the Government and such coverage carrying that phrase will be rejected and services may not be rendered until proper certificate is issued. 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01, dated 10/10/2019. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 2. 3.a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 3.b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items 3.c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 3.d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 3.e. Supplemental Insurance Requirements 3.f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 3.g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance 3.h. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest 3.i. VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution 3.j. VAAR 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure 4. 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 Monday January 2nd, 2023 to contact@example.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet: 4.3.a. Vendor Information with DUNS no. 4.3.b. Acknowledgement of amendments 4.3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 4.3.d. Schedule of services 4.3.e. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items