RFQ FOR PORT HUDSON WATER TREATMENT & TESTING Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C78619Q0058 Post Date: 11/02/2018 Original Response Date: 11/26/2018 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time Applicable NAICS: 541380 Classification Code: H299 Set Aside Type: 100% Small Business Period of Performance: 1 Year with four (4) one-year options Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 Place of Performance: PORT HUDSON NATIONAL CEMETERY 20978 PORT HICKEY ROAD ZACHERY, LA 70791-6722 Attachments: A Scope of Work B Schedule of Services C Required Credentials This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C78619Q0058 This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101 Effective 10/26/2018. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380, Testing Laboratories, with a business size standard of $15 Million. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Priced Requirements Contract. Services to be Provided: See Attachment A Scope of Work Pricing Schedule: See Attachment B Schedule of Services SITE VISIT: Offerors are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the Port Hudson National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements: POC: Ronald Stout Phone:
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contact@example.gov Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Time on 11/26/2018. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Price Contract and the Government intends to make award without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://fbo.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, no later than (5) calendar days before the closing date of the solicitation. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone. Quotes shall be submitted via email to
contact@example.gov Quote Format and Submission Information: The Items one, two and three must be submitted to receive consideration: Cover Letter on company letterhead. (Commercial format is encouraged.) Include the following information on the cover letter: Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov) DUNS Number Point of Contact Name Telephone number Email Address Total proposed price for all five years Signature of Authorized Negotiator Attachment B - Schedule of Services. All Required Credentials listed in Attachment C. Evaluation Process: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable quote. It is the Offerors responsibility to submit the necessary documents in the required format as outlined above in the Quote Format and Submission section. All three requirements must be submitted to ensure your quote receives consideration and to be deemed technically acceptable. Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses The full text of FAR/VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) 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 solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition: The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017): FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (15 days) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (30 days)(5 Years) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jul 2018) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (b)(4), (b)(14), (b)(18), (b)(22), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(30), (b)(33)(i), (b)(42), (b)(49), (b)(55), (c)(6), and (c)(7). End of Addenda Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to:
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