73--BLAST CHILLER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. Solicitation VA246-17-Q-04375 is issued as a Commercial Solicitation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found in FAR Part 13. Written documentation will not be issued for this quote. The solicitation is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) FAR Part 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95. It is the contractor s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. Vendors must be verified in VIP (https://vip.vetbiz.gov).The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Responses are due by Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 16:00 EST. Responses should be sent to Jamie Sullivan, Contract Specialist, at contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Offers are responsible for ensure their quote is received. The VHA NCO 06 - Contracting Office requires the following items Brand Name or Equal To : Equipment Required CLIN DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO: Traulsen Model No. TBC13-24, Blast Chiller Spec-line reach in blast chiller with epicon control 13 levels holds (13) 18"x26" pans or (26) 12"x20"x2" pans, chills 75#-150#, with dual self- contained refrigeration system, stainless steel interior and exterior, hinged left, 6" casters and two printers, CULus,NSF 208-230v/115v/60/1ph 13.4 amps, NEMA 14-20P Must not be larger than 37" deep and 47" wide. Warranty: 3 year service/labor, 5 year compressor 1.0 EA 0002 Training: One day onsite training by a representative to teach staff the proper operation of the unit. 1.00 EA 0003 Installation: To include removal of existing unit to customer's dock for disposal by others. Uncrate and set in place one new blast chiller; connect to existing utilities, start up and test 1.00 EA GRAND TOTAL DELIVERY, INSTALL, AND PROVIDE TRAINING: ON OR BEFORE 3/1/2017 The date of delivery shall be no later than 3/1/2017 to Fayetteville VAMC, 2300 Ramsey Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301; FOB Destination, Responsibility, and Inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm fixed-priced contract to the responsible offeror who is the lowest priced and represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Provisions and Clauses The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) CLAUSES 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 2016) 001AL-11-15-A Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUNE 2011) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) * 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4) * 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) PROVISIONS 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 1. Offeror shall provide an itemized list of the items 2. Offeror shall provide a quote addressing each item listed Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (FEB 2015) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) (End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror who is the lowest priced and represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)