99--Backhoe Attachment for cemetery operations. Justification included

VA786-16-Q-0464: The Department of Veteran Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking qualified sources to provide (SEE ATTACHED REQUIREMENTS). Salient characteristics include the following for a Bobcat Backhoe for Port Hudson National Cemetery (brand name or equal). The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified Service Disabled Veterans Owned, and Veterans Owned Small Businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 333111 and 333112. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the response(s) provided. Submission requirements for responses to this sources sought synopsis: In order to be considered, Interested parties shall provide a copy of their certified VIP, SAM and DUNS number information. Where to send responses: Geraldine Herrera (+1 (555) 000-0000) contact@example.gov. Response deadline: September 14, 2016 NLT 10:00AM MST SYNOPSIS N FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Synopsis Solicitation Number: RFQ VA786-16-N-0464 Posted Date: 09-09-2016 Original Response Date: 09-14-2016 Current Response Date: 09-14-2016 Classification Code: 99 Set Aside: SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) & VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (VOSB) NAICS Code: 333111 AND 333112 Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration 155 Van Gordon Street Lakewood, CO 80228 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333111 and 333112 The National Cemetery Administration is seeking quotes from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and Veteran Owned Small Business qualified, eligible and capable of providing Equipment to National Cemeteries: Geraldine Herrera 155 Van Gordon St, Lakewood, CO 80228 +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov SUPPLY Item Description Quantity Unit Price Per Day Total Price See specifications attached 1 $ $ ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED TO PORT HUDSON NATIONAL CEMETERY 20978 PORT HICKEY ROAD, ZACHERY, LA 70791 Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the lowest-priced technically acceptable solution (LPTA). 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: 1. FAR 52.203-11, Certification & Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions 2. FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" (April, 2014) 3. FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" (November 2013) 4. FAR 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture 5. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest The Contracting Officer's address is: 155 Van Gordon Street Suite 520 Lakewood, CO 80228 6. VAAR 852.246-7, "Guarantee" 7. VAAR 852.252-70, "Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated By Reference" a. VAAR 852.252-70 includes the following provisions that must be completed by the offeror: 1. FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters 2. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 3. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance 4. FAR 52.225-4, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act Certificate Alternate III (Nov 2012) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov 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. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" (September, 2013) a. The following clauses are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-4: " FAR 52.202-1 Definitions " FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities " FAR 52.203-6 Alt I - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government " FAR 52.203-12 Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions " FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper " FAR 52.204-7, System For Award Management " FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations " FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors " FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination " FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference " VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising " VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal " VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests " VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection 2. FAR 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders" (January, 2014) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: " Subparagraphs (b)(4), (b)(8), (b)(14)(ii), (b)(19), (b)(25), (b)(28 - 34), (b)(40), (b)(42), (b)(44)(iv), (b)(46), (b)(52) All quoters shall submit 1 (one) copy of their technical and price quote (On a SF 1449) if preferred. All quotations shall be sent to the Purchasing Agent via e-mail: Geraldine.Herrera@ va.gov (+1 (555) 000-0000) The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this synopsis that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all interested parties must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than September 14, 2016 NLT 10:00AM MST. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212- 1(f). E-mailed submissions are accepted and are the preferred form of submission. Receipt will be verified by the date/time stamp on fax or e-mail. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Purchasing Agent.