75--POST gift cards

Page 1 of 2 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. This solicitation VA250-17-Q-0652 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 453998 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STORE RETAILERS (EXCEPT TOBACCO STORES) and a Business Size Standard of 500 employees is applicable. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89. No telephone requests will be accepted. This is a brand name request. Quote is requested for the following: ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Meijer gift cards at $10.00 each 1,050.00 EA $_________ $_________ 0002 Meijer gift cards at $5.00 each 450.00 EA $_________ $_________ 0003 Wal-Mart gift cards at $10.00 1,500.00 EA $_________ $_________ 0004 Wal-Mart gift cards at $5.00 575.00 EA $_________ $_________ GRAND TOTAL $_________ Gift card purchase for VA HSRD-funded research study VAAAHS Statement of Work Summary The vendor shall supply the following gift cards: 1,050 $10 Meijer gift cards; 450 $5 Meijer gift cards; 1,500 $10 Wal-Mart gift cards; 575 $5 Wal-Mart gift cards. The gift cards shall be used as research participant incentives in the VA HSRD-funded research study Primary care intervention to reduce prescription opioid overdoses (POST) as a way to help with recruitment and retention of study participants. The use of incentives is an empirically based standard practice that has been shown to reduce non-response bias and increase response rates. Specific Tasks The contractor shall supply and activate gift cards in the required denomination and quantity. Deliverables The contractor shall supply and activate: 1,050 $10 Meijer gift cards 450 $5 Meijer gift cards 1,500 $10 Wal-Mart gift cards 575 $5 Wal-Mart gift cards Place of Performance Gift cards shall be sent to: Ann Arbor VAMC, HSRD (152) 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Period of Performance The contractor shall supply and activate all required cards by June 20, 2017 Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) to VA Financial Services Center through the Tungsten (OB10) electronic invoicing system. Full text of the following clauses and/or provisions can be viewed through Internet access at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit with their offer, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or confirm this has already been completed in their SAM registration. The clause at 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34. Offerors shall submit their quotation by e-mail to contact@example.gov. Offers are due no later than 4:00 pm. EST, 31 May 2017. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. Any question must be submitted in writing and will be addressed by the Contract Officer and requesting service as quickly as possible. The successful offeror must be registered with SAM to be awarded a contract. You may register or update your registration on-line at https://www.sam.gov.