J--Boiler Plant Upgrade

1) 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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2) This solicitation, VA249-13-Q-0427, is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) Firm Fixed Price Contract. 3) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. 4) The associated North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310 with a small business size standard of $7.0 Million. 5) This requirement is restricted 100% to Small Business. 6) This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the following commercial service to include parts, labor and supervision: CLIN 0001-Provide and install a new Hayes Cleveland Oxygen Analyzer probe on a 300 HP Kewanee Firetube Boiler per SOW. CLIN 0002-Provide and install a new 6" 150# Cast Steel Gate Isolation valve in the Boiler Plant per SOW. CLIN 0003-Provide and install new Flex Connectors on 2 Hot Water Heating Pumps in Building 23R per SOW. CLIN 0004-Provide all needed material and labor to replace the existing main natural gas regulator and vent on 350 HP Cleaver Brooks Firetube Boiler per SOW. CLIN 0005-Replace the Main Gas Regular vent piping with the correct size (contractor will determine proper size needed) per SOW. Piping ran individually and sized Accordingly. CLIN 0006-Make alterations to High Water Circuit on a 400 HP Johnston Firetube Boiler, 350 HP Kewanee Firetube Boiler, and a 300 HP Kewanee Firetube Boiler per SOW. CLIN 0007-Re-wire the limit/interlock circuit on a 350 HP Cleaver Brooks Firetube Boiler per SOW. CLIN 0008-Install an Annunciation Panel for 4 Boilers per SOW. 1 Panel for each boiler; 4 panels in total. CLIN 0009-Install a low fire start switch on 4 Boilers natural gas valve per SOW. CLIN 0010-Mount Honeywell 7800 Flame Safeguard displays on the outside of the main control cabinets on the front access panel along with the Honeywell displays per SOW. Boilers 1, 2, & 3 only. CLIN 0011-Provide and install one 1-1/4" Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) on the steam line that provides service steam to the DA Tank per SOW. CLIN 0012-Provide and install one 1-1/2" Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) on the steam line that provides service steam to the DA Tank per SOW. CLIN 0013-Provide and install one 2"Spense pilot operated steam Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) per SOW. CLIN 0014-Provide and install one 2-1/2" Spence pilot operated steam Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) per SOW. Period of Performance: The Contractor shall perform all work during normal business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm) except PRV work in CLIN #11-14 above unless other times are coordinated with Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and with the approval of the Contracting Officer. PRV work must be accomplished during weekend hours. Approximate number of hours to complete PRV work is 16. 7) Site Visit: Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend the site visit scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 9:00AM EST. Location: Huntington VA Medical Center, Building #2, Engineering Shops, 1540 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington, WV 25704. 8) Quote Due Date: Offerors must submit all quotes to Katrina Cruz, via e-mail, contact@example.gov no later than 4:00PM EST on Thursday, August 1, 2013. No late offers will be accepted. The Huntington VA Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract based on the Best Value Methodology of Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Resultant contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose quote conforms to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, is deemed technically acceptable, and provides the best value. 9) Questions & Answers: All questions and inquiries about this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail, contact@example.gov, on or before Wednesday, July 24, 2013 by 12:00PM EST. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. 10) The following clauses and/or provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial; FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-5, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law; FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.222-42, Service contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution; VAAR 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection; VAAR 852.270, Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-74, Award Without Exchanges; 11) To View FAR and VAAR Clauses see http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR) 12) Service Wage Rate: Department of Labor Wage Determination WD-05-2537 (Rev.-16) dated June 25, 2013 Applies. To view applicable rates please go to: http://www.wdol.gov ; 23000- Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations. 13) SAM Requirement: All Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid expiration date prior to award to include Representations and Certifications. Failing to meet this requirement would make the offer non-responsive; therefore would not be considered for award. Go to https://www.sam.gov to register and complete the representation and certifications.