66--water dispenser for rodent

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 06/16/2015 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The solicitation number, VA261-15-Q-0725 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80 effective May 07, 2015 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a price quote. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 332911, size standard 500. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. Only emailed requests received directly from the offeror are acceptable. Requirement Description: Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics a) The Animal Drinking Water System must include the following equipment: i) 20" Triple Pre-Filter Assembly ii) ELGA -Prima 30 RO Unit iii) 70 Gal Holding Tank, Seismic approved Tank Stand, Tank Lid iv) 10 GPM UV Sterilizer Panel - 10 H Cabinet (Double MD-100 Motor with Hour Meter (1) Hi/Lo High Flow Box (2) UV 10H By-Pass (3) Murphy Switch Assembly for UV Panel (4) Selector Switch Assembly for UV Panels (5) Flow Switch Assembly for UV Panels b) Compatability- Animal Drinking Water system that must be capable of delivering at a flow rate of 10 gpm at no more than 15 PSI in order to work on our existing animal rack drinking valves. c) Purpose - The Animal Drinking water system for the new Research Vivarium at the SFVAMC. The Animal water system (AWS) will supply water to 8 animal holding rooms, totaling over 3000 cages of mice and rats. The AWS must filter the animal drinking water by reverse Osmosis and sterilize the water with Ultra Violet light. 2) Complete generic identification a) Applicable model/make/catalog number - i) 20" Triple Pre-Filter Assembly (AX200096) ii) ELGA -Prima 30 RO Unit *(Lot) iii) 70 Gal Holding Tank, Seismic approved Tank Stand, Tank Lid (01-0045) iv) 10 GPM UV Sterilizer Panel - 10 H Cabinet (Double MD-100 Motor with Hour Meter) (01 0043) (1) Hi/Lo High Flow Box (SP9975) (2) UV 10H By-Pass (10-0242) (3) Murphy Switch Assembly for UV Panel (10-0240) (4) Selector Switch Assembly for UV Panels (10-0246) (5) Flow Switch Assembly for UV Panels (10-0247) 3) Manufacturer name - i) 20" Triple Pre-Filter Assembly - Axeon Water Technology ii) ELGA -Prima 30 RO Unit - ElGA iii) 70 Gal Holding Tank, Seismic approved Tank Stand, Tank Lid SE LAB iv) 10 GPM UV Sterilizer Panel - (Double MD-100 Motor with Hour Meter) SE labs STATEMENT OF WORK Installation of Animal Drinking System in the Veterinary Medical Unit 1. Introduction: The contractor will provide the Animal Drinking water system for the new Research Vivarium at the SFVAMC. The Animal water system (AWS) will supply water to 8 animal holding rooms, totaling over 3000 cages of mice and rats. The AWS must filter the animal drinking water by reverse Osmosis and sterilize the water with Ultra Violet light. 2. Qualifications of Contractors: 1. Contractor must be experienced in pure Animal drinking water systems. 2. Contractor must have ten years installation experience with Animal Drinking Water systems. 3. Contractors shall be equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standards. 3. Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide: a. Animal Drinking Water system that must be capable of delivering at a flow rate of 10 gpm at no more than 15 PSI. b. Animal Drinking Water system that the final product water must contain less than 100 CFUs, without the use of chlorination. c. Animal Drinking Water system must have 2.5 days of reserve water capacity. d. Supervise the installation of equipment, piping, instrumentation, and accessories as detailed in the specifications in the contract for Building 41 at the SFVAMC. e. Contractor shall verify installation and tie-in work performed by building contractors is in conformance to Drawings and Specifications for Building 41 at the SFVAMC. f. Protect equipment and piping from contamination during storage, handling and installation. g. Manufacturer's warranty protection shall cover all associated materials within system installation. h. Contractor shall be responsible for execution of startup plan and for demonstrating and verifying that system installation and operation is in conformance with acceptance criteria. i. Contractor will provide comprehensive training for the SFVA Veterinary Medical Unit staff on the operation of all aspects of the Automatic Watering System (AWS). The training is to include routine maintenance and procedures for response to typical fault conditions and problems. 4. Summary of Work: The contractor shall complete the installation of the AWS and verify that the AWS final water is clean enough for the animals to drink based off of the SFVAMC Veterinary Medical Unit SOP. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR Number Title Date 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS APRIL 2014 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS DEC 2014 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1,2,3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 22, 23, 25,26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 46, 48,51 are considered checked and apply. MAR 2015 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Provision) 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://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Clause) VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008) The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. (End of Clause) FAR Number Title Date 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES APR 1984 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m). (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats. (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for: (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States; (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information; (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies; (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Carol Lam contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 X65825 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000