85--paper towel and toilet paper

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100, effective 22 Aug 2018. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 322291, with a small business size standard of 1500. The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking to purchase roll towel and toilet paper. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: Supplies ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1,320.00 CS __________________ __________________ enMotionr High Capacity Roll Towel 0002 1,320.00 CS __________________ __________________ Compact coreless high capacity 2-ply Bathroom tissue 0003 480.00 CS __________________ __________________ PAPER TOWEL HARD ROLLS 0004 360.00 CS __________________ __________________ 1 Ply Multifold Paper Towel Envisionr, Brown 0005 360.00 CS __________________ __________________ 2 Ply Jumbo Toilet Paper GRAND TOTAL __________________ Offeror proposed delivery date: ____________________ after receipt of order. FOB Destination to: VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. In order for a company to be considered a SDVOSB or VOSB the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are considered non-responsive and price quotations will not be evaluated. The award will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses if the contracting officer received two or more offers/quotes from verified SDVOSBs or VOSBs at fair and reasonable prices that offer best value to the Government. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies to this solicitation. In addition to the requirements of that provision, offerors are to: a. State if your company has any government contracts against which this solicitation could be ordered (e.g., GSA, SEWP, NAC, GSA BPA, etc.) or if your proposal is submitted as a open market quote. For any government contract, provide your contract number, terms and conditions; SIN the products fall under (if any), delivery schedule and contract expiration date. b. Offerors must provide the information described in 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Note: Offers of equal products - Offeror must clearly indicate in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product. The equal product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristics as the items referenced above and Attachment 1, Salient Characteristics. Please provide technical specification if offering an equal product. c. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered. d. Authorized dealers: Only firms who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Paragraph (a) is completed as follows: Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror quoting a technically acceptable item. All line items must be quoted, no partial quotes will be accepted. Any firm quoting incomplete configurations or only part of the line items may be considered non-responsive to the solicitation and their offer may not be considered. Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, price, and delivery time. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement (2) price, and (3) delivery time. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation. All inquiries and price quotations received prior to October 31, 2018 will be considered by the Government. Only emailed received directly from interested persons are acceptable. Email inquiries and quotes to contact@example.gov. Receipt must be acknowledged on my desktop computer to be recognized as received. This is the only acceptable method for delivery of quotes.