84--Uniforms for Housekeeping Staff

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for housekeeping staff uniforms prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Parts 12 and 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation of FedBizOpps (www.FBO.gov); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Contracting Officer for this procurement is Caroline L. Robinette and all questions shall be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov. Solicitation VA-244-11-RQ-0605 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53, effective August 4, 2011. Successful offeror shall provide uniforms as described below to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center; 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd; Altoona, Pennsylvania in the quantities listed in the schedule within 30 days of contract award. This is a brand name or equal requirement set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS Code 448190, Other Clothing Stores, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Quotes are due by 11:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, September 8, 2011. Description: The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, Pennsylvania has a requirement for uniforms to be worn by the medical center's male and female housekeeping staff. The medical center desires attractive, modern, fashionable two piece uniforms in a neutral/earth tone color consisting of a fitted tunic and casual pants for women and button down collared shirt and casual slacks for men. A link to the photograph of the "Velocity" uniform line by Cintas is included to this combined synopsis/solicitation as an example of the style, fit, and construction desired. The desired uniforms can be found at the following link: http://s7d5.scene7.com/s7/brochure/flash_brochure.jsp?company=Cintas&sku=2011UniformBookHospitality&config=Scene7SharedAssets/eCatalog8&locale=en&zoomwidth=950&zoomheight=725 The medical center is seeking the same or equal uniform. Proposed items should be easy care and require little to no ironing to be presentable and shall be constructed from fabrics that stand up to frequent machine washing and drying, such as a cotton/poly blend. Uniforms that require special care such as dry cleaning will not be considered. Offerors are requested to submit samples of their proposed items color choices, and pricing by the quote due date and time. Offerors should submit samples of the small and large sizes for each item (unless directed otherwise in the "Proposal Submission" section of this document) as VA will utilize the samples to determine which items best meet VA's needs and which items will best fit a variety of people. Samples will be returned after selection and award is made. Schedule: CLIN Brand Name Description Unit of Purchase Unit Price Quantity Total Cost 0001 Velocity Flat Front Slacks - Extra Small EACH 12 0002 Velocity Flat Front Slacks - Small EACH 12 0003 Velocity Flat Front Slacks - Medium EACH 18 0004 Velocity Flat Front Slacks - Large EACH 12 0005 Velocity Banded Collar Tunic, Short Sleeve - Small EACH 24 0006 Velocity Banded Collar Tunic, Short Sleeve - Medium EACH 18 0007 Velocity Banded Collar Tunic, Short Sleeve - Large EACH 12 0008 Velocity Banded Shirt, Short Sleeve - Medium EACH 12 0009 Velocity Banded Shirt, Short Sleeve - Large EACH 12 0010 Velocity Banded Shirt, Short Sleeve - X-Large EACH 30 0011 Velocity Banded Shirt, Short Sleeve - 2X-Large EACH 6 0012 Velocity Banded Shirt, Short Sleeve - 3X-Large EACH 6 0013 Velocity Pleated Pants - 32 Unhemmed EACH 12 0014 Velocity Pleated Pants - 34 Unhemmed EACH 12 0015 Velocity Pleated Pants - 36 Unhemmed EACH 6 0016 Velocity Pleated Pants - 38 Unhemmed EACH 18 0017 Velocity Pleated Pants - 40 Unhemmed EACH 6 0018 Velocity Pleated Pants - 44 unhemmed Each 6 0019 Men's 90/10 Cotton/Polyester Polo - Medium Each 6 Evaluation: VA will review all samples received and select the item that best meets the medical center's requirement. Construction and fit of the item will be considered as part of the evaluation consideration. Proposal Submission: Proposals shall include the following items: a. Completed Schedule b. Color choices for each item c. A size small and large for each of the quoted items, except for the Banded Shirt (CLINS 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, and 0012) offerors should submit a medium and large sample. Offerors should submit only a medium size for the Men's 90/10 Cotton/Polyester Polo (CLIN 0019). d. Completed Representation and Certifications as required in FAR 52.212-3. Note: Registration in the online representation and certifications website; https://www.orca.bpn.gov (ORCA) fulfills this requirement Proposal Submissions: Proposals are due Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. Completed schedules and representations and certifications may be either mailed or sent electronically to the Contracting Officer, Caroline Robinette via email to contact@example.gov. Samples should be mailed to the following address and must be received by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011. James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center Contracting Section (90) Attn: Caroline L. Robinette 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 Provisions: The following provisions apply to this acquisition FAR 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://farsite.hill.af.mil http://arnet.gov/far FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUNE 2008) FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2011) VAAR 852.211-73 - Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.214-74 - Bid Samples (JAN 2008) 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability of item(s) offered to meet the Government's requirement. Price Technical Capability is significantly more important than price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Clauses: The following clauses apply to this acquisition FAR52.252-2 - 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://farsite.hill.af.mil http://arnet.gov/far FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JUNE 2010) FAR 52.247-34 - FOB Destination (NOV 1991) VAAR 852.203-70 - Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (AUG 2011) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: _X__ (24) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X__ (25) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). _X__ (26) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X__ (27) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X__ (29) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X__ (36) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011). _X__ (40) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X__ (45) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.