AMENDMENT J065--SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED FOR PATIENT LIFTS (ANNUAL INSPECTIONS) - WAVERLY GLEN CEILING LIFTS (VA-26-00035567) | August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 Plus Four Option Years

AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE Q&A AND EXTEND DUE DATE This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued in accordance with the Revolutionary Far Overhaul Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO FAR) Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for the procurement of commercially available products or services. The total estimated dollar value of this requirement is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This solicitation provides a significant opportunity for responsible vendors in the open market to compete for the provision of the identified product(s) or service(s). Vendors are encouraged to submit competitive quotes that fulfill all stated requirements and deliver best value to the government. Small businesses, including those owned by Service-Disabled Veterans, Women, HUBZone, and other socioeconomic categories, are strongly encouraged to participate. All responsible sources that are able to meet the requirements outlined in this RFQ are invited to submit a quote. Interested vendors should ensure their quotes are comprehensive, responsive, and submitted in accordance with the instructions provided herein. Quotes are due no later than May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Late submissions may not be considered unless determined to be in the best interest of the government. This procurement represents an opportunity to engage in a streamlined acquisition process, supporting the agency s mission through the timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products or services. REQUEST FOR QUOTE THIS IS A REQUEST FOR QUOTE ANNOUNCEMENT BUT IT MAY NOT END IN AN AWARD, THEREFORE, IT DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT. IF A VENDOR RESPONDS TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THE VENDOR MAY NOT OR MAY RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTE ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH, IN ORDER TO MAKE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION DECISIONS, AND TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES, VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES, 8(A), HUBZONE AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES WHO STATE THEY ARE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE WORK. **A contract award may NOT result from this Notice.** IN THE EVENT THAT A VENDOR WISHES TO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTE, THEN DOCUMENTATION OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE MUST BE PRESENTED IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO DETERMINE THAT THE COMPANY POSSESSES THE NECESSARY FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE TO COMPETE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. **VENDOR RESPONSE SHALL INCLUDE THE BELOW** Responses to this REQUEST FOR QUOTE shall include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 811210, (size standard of $19.5M, per SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards January 1, 2022), (PSC) J066 AND whether your company has special socio-economic status (i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, HUBZone, etc.). (A) COMPANY NAME (B) ADDRESS (C) POINT OF CONTACT (D) PHONE, FAX, AND EMAIL (E) DUNS NUMBER (F) CAGE CODE (G)TAX ID NUMBER (H) TYPE OF SMALL BUSINESS, E.G. SERVICES DISABLED VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS, VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS, 8(A), HUBZONE, WOMEN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS, OR SMALL BUSINESS HUBZONE BUSINESS, (I) WILL YOUR COMPANY BE PERFORMING THE WORK? OR DO YOU PLAN ON SUB-CONTRACTING OUT THE WORK? (I) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (Size standard of = or < $30M, per SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards August 19, 2019) (J) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the VA NAC or a GWAC contract holder with any other federal agency? If so, please provide the contract number. (K) If your company holds a FSS GSA/VA NAC contract other federal GWAC contract holder, are the services requested available on your schedule/contract? (L) General pricing of your products is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. AND (J) ***WILL YOUR COMPANY BE DOING ALL OF THE WORK? IF NOT, WILL YOUR COMPANY BE SUB-CONTRACTING OUT THE WORK?***MUST ANSWER*** MUST PROVIDE A CAPABILITY STATEMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM AS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED BELOW. IF THE VENDOR IS AN SDVOSB/VOSB, BE PREPARED TO DEMONSTRATE HOW IT WILL NOT SUB-CONTRACT THE WORK BY MORE THAN 51%, PER VAAR 852.219-75, VAAR 819.7011(b) Contract clauses. (DEVIATION) ***IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTE, CONTACT THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AT contact@example.gov.*** SDVOSB/VOSB VENDORS MUST BE WILLING TO SIGN THE CLAUSE IF QUALIFYING AS AN SDVOSB/VOSB Solicitation Attachment: Subcontracting Limitation Compliance & Inquiry PART I: SUBCONTRACTING LIMITATIONS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING--CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that (1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: (i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6. (ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee; (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18. Solicitation Attachment: Subcontracting Limitation Compliance & Inquiry (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee: _________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: __________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________ Company Name and Address: __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ (End of Clause) Solicitation Attachment: Subcontracting Limitation Compliance & Inquiry PART II: SUBCONTRACTING INQUIRY RESPONSE Provide response to the Subcontracting inquiry below: i) Do you intend to self-perform this effort? ii) If you are located outside the immediate area of contract performance, how will you self-perform? iii) Or, do you intend to subcontract work under this contract? iv) If you intend to subcontract work under this contract, how will you ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting?