J--Overhead Zoned Paging System Headend Install

Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 2 of 5 Page 1 of Solicitation: Overhead Zoned Paging System Headend Install Location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. 29401 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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. (ii) Solicitation VA247-17-Q-0247 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011. - Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR). Additionally 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) and 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) are incorporated into this solicitation. (iv) This solicitation is issued as a total Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334290: Other communications equipment manufacturing, size standard is 750 employees. (v) This procurement is for NEW EQUIPMENT ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All equipment and installation must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This requirement consists of the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL specified items: Overhead Zoned Paging System Headend Install: See attachment SOW Overhead Zoned Paging System Headend Install for specific requirement details. ITEM: 0001 DESCRIPTION: CAREHAWK OVERHEAD ZONED PAGING HEADEND. FURNISH AND INSTALLATION FOR THE ENTIRE FACILITY. REPLACE THE EXISTING DUKANE PAGING SYSTEM IAW SOW. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QTY: 1 UNIT: JB Pricing Information: All pricing should be quoted as one job and considered FOB destination New Equipment only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty Offer must be good for 60 calendar days after close of solicitation Delivery: DTD (date of award to completion date) 60 calendar days ARO OFFER SUBMISSION: Acceptable offer submission is each CLIN listed separately with individual pricing on standard company quote form inclusive of shipping. Include all requisite supporting documentation identified in this solicitation with your offer. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs RHJ VA MC Engineering Service (138) 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 5703 (vi) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (vii) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal is also incorporated into this solicitation. At minimum, the offered item must meet all requirements set forth in the product specifications/salient characteristics of the requested items manufacturer documentation to be considered a responsive offer. The Offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) and the offer is fair market price will be selected. The Government anticipates awarding a single award contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer that is fair and reasonable and conforms to all solicitation requirements. Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission. To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer: Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/distributors/installers of the quoted/offered items. Include evidence of business insurance information/certificate. Documentation that confirms at least 3 years of satisfactory and relevant experience/past-performance providing the same type of required items and installation services. Offerors MUST enter exactly what they are quoting (including unit cost, total cost, make, model, manufacturer, part number, and description (salient features detailing the functional, mechanical, performance, and physical characteristics) in their proposal in order for the quote to be considered. If the offeror is quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics of the requested items for the specified items. If the offeror quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics of the requested items will not be considered for award. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov (viii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE QUOTE. A copy of the provision may be attained from https:// www.sam.gov. If not provided, the offer may not be considered for award. (ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (x) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44 (xi) n/a. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xiii) n/a. (xiv) QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted no later than 48 hours before the solicitation ending date and time to Dino LaRocca, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail contact@example.gov. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions. Questions received after this date and time will not be answered. (xv) Site Visit: A site visit is not contemplated at this time. (xvi) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE March 22,2017 at 3PM ET. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Submit quotation to Dino LaRocca, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail contact@example.gov. Offers must include the solicitation number VA247-17-Q-0247 in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time may not be considered for award. (xvii) Contact information Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST Department of Veterans Affairs 325 Folly Road, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29412 Primary Point of Contact: Dino LaRocca, NCO 7 Contract Specialist contact@example.gov