This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written Solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number VA249-15-Q-0170 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. This requirement is Small Business (SB). The NAICS is 811310 and the small business size standard is $7.5 Million. Description of Services: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. The bases of award will be Lowest Price Quote. The Government will make an award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements. The Offeror is required to supply all labor, material, equipment and supervision to remove and install insulation for 2 Caterpillar generator mufflers. (See attached SOW for complete details). Place of Performance: Memphis VAMC, GB1100, Bldg. 1A, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis TN 38104. Period of Performance: Date of Award thru February 28, 2015. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration - title is now System for Award Management [SAM]. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-13, Notice of Set-aside of Orders 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.233-3, Protest after Award 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: 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). 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference: 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). Full text can be obtained at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Submission of Quote: The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total, unit quantity, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges and item description as specified above, as offered discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. The offeror shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the resulting contract. The offeror shall provide past performance evidence. This assessment is based on the offeror's record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertains to services outlined in the solicitation requirements. All questions should be emailed to
contact@example.gov, by December 17, 2014 at 10:00am CST. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are encouraged to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website with respect to this solicitation any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on the website (www.fbo.gov). Quotes must be received by December 18, 2014 at 10:00am CST. Email your quote to
contact@example.gov. The subject line must specify VA-249-15-Q-0170 - Insulation Removal & Replacement for 2 Caterpillar Generator Mufflers. There will be no automated email notification of amendments or receipts of quotes. The solicitation package will be posted on FedBizOpps, which can be accessed at www.fedbizopps.gov. The Government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation. Telephone, written, or facsimile, requests, for the solicitation package will not be honored. All interested parties MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and have completed On-Line Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) in order to receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may request an application via phone at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or register on-line at https://www.sam.gov. There will be no automated email notification of amendments. To keep informed of changes: Check www.fedbizopps.gov frequently. Any firm that is not considered a SB under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis.
