S208--NAD-876-SNC Annex Shrine Project Section 11-FY21 Salisbury National Cemetery (Annex) National Shrine Project – Raise / Realign / Reset Headstones & Renovate Turf with Sod / Section 11

PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO. 2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME 9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR: SMALL BUSINESS HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM EDWOSB 8(A) NAICS: SIZE STANDARD: 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE 12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 13b. RATING 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION RFQ IFB RFP 15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4: PHONE: FAX: 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary) 25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED. 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: 30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012) PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION CALL: STANDARD FORM 1449 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 112 F364518-21-0000010 36C78621Q0175 05-05-2021 Paul Zagaruyka +1 (555) 000-0000 06-02-2021 15:00 EDT 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 X 100 X 561730 $8 Million N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury NC 28144 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/ +1 (555) 000-0000 See CONTINUATION Page This Request for Quotes is for work to be performed at Salisbury National Cemetery. Work is to include raising, realligning, resetting and cleaning headstones, as well as rennovating turf with sod as per the statement of work. Submitters must be Service-disabled, veteran owned small businesses. Submitter Point of Contact: DUNs Number: Email Address: Phone Number: See CONTINUATION Page X Paul Zagaruyka Contracting Officer Page 6 of 83 RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C78621Q0175 Post Date: 05/05/2021 Original Response Date: 06/02/2021 at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) Applicable NAICS: 561730 Classification Code: S208 Set Aside Type: 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Period of Performance: Date of Award through 365 days Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 18434 Joplin Rd. Triangle, VA 22172 Place of Performance: Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 24188 Attachments: A - Wage Determination for 2015-4342 Rev. No. 15 B - Past Performance Questionnaire 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 36C78621Q0175. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01 Effective 20 Dec 2018. This is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a business size standard of $8.0 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 Contract. Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for providing Raise/Realignment/Reset and Headstone Cleaning services, as well as Sod Replacement services at Salisbury National Cemetery. PRICE SCHEDULE: Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, equipment, tools and supplies to complete Raise/Realignment/Reset and Headstone Cleaning services, as well as Sod Replacement services at Salisbury National Cemetery following National Cemetery Administration standards. Units and services to be in accordance with Performance Work Statement, Technical Specifications, Performance Incentives/Disincentives, terms and conditions contained in this solicitation. The schedule price shall be all-inclusive, including all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Contract Line Items (CLINs). Offerors shall enter unit price and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended bid price and the total of the CLINs will be recomputed accordingly. Period of Performance: June 9, 2021 through June 8,2022. Services to be Provided: See Statement of Work 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. Contact one of the following personnel to make arrangements to visit the site: Christopher Morris, Cemetery Director............... +1 (555) 000-0000 Romann Martin, Assistant Director . +1 (555) 000-0000 Tim Jones, Grounds Supervisor...................................... +1 (555) 000-0000 Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 PM EST on June 2, 2021. 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 beta.sam.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, at contact@example.gov, no later than (5) work days before the closing date of the solicitation. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone. Proposal Format and Submission Information: Offers must be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote: Legal Business/Company Name (as listed beta.sam.gov) DUNS Number Point of Contact Name Telephone number Email Address -Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services -Technical Package for Evaluation -Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment B) -List of References Proposals shall be submitted via the Vendor Portal. See below for registration and submission information. VENDOR PORTAL USAGE INFORMATION The Vendor Portal is a module of the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) that serves as a central location that allows for communication between VA Acquisition Staff and potential vendors. Vendors will need to visit the Vendor Portal (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov) to register. In the event an Offeror is unable to register for a user account and/or submit a proposal through the Vendor Portal prior to the proposal closing date, the vendor is to contact the VAAS helpdesk at +1 (555) 000-0000, or via email at contact@example.gov. If the deadline hits as you are uploading your documents, the portal will shut without giving notice it is doing so. The upload appears to be happening however, it never finishes. Once registered, vendors will be able to access/edit their profile, view solicitations/awards and submit bids/proposals as instructed. Vendors can submit questions via the Vendor Portal which can be answered directly within the Vendor Portal. Submission of Quotes: All quotes must be submitted through the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Management System (eCMS) Vendor Portal website to be considered for Award. Quote transmission/uploads must be completed by the deadline for submission of Quotes. Offerors unable to submit a quote through VA eCMS Vendor Portal, may submit their quotes via email to: contact@example.gov provided the VA eCMS Vendor Portal registration requirements have been fulfilled AND Offerors have contacted the VAAS helpdesk for assistance in their quote submission. A copy of the email correspondence with the VAAS helpdesk shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer Paul Zagaruyka via email at contact@example.gov as proof of email correspondence. If a request for assistance with the VAAS helpdesk proves unsuccessful in an Offeror s ability to submit a quote prior to the closing date, via the Vendor Portal, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer correspondence that contains the date, time, and name of helpdesk representative the Offeror contacted to include the reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via the Portal. This document shall be submitted with the Offeror s quote. In the event an Offeror has not requested quote submission assistance from the VAAS help desk prior to the closing date, nor has submitted correspondence that identifies reasons why the Offeror could not submit a quote via Vendor Portal, the Offeror will be considered technically non-responsive and the quote, if late, will not be accepted. FYI: If after documents have been submitted, the Offeror decided to revise a document and resubmit it, the instructions in the VENDOR PORTAL GUIDE must be followed or risk all original documents being deleted. Any proposals not received through the vendor portal in response to this announcement will be rated as technically unacceptable and removed from consideration. Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Evaluation Process: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation that provides the best benefit to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offers will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which response represents the best as a whole. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison of one offer with another in a uniform manner to determine which quote provides the government with its needs, as identified in the RFQ. The government reserves the right to consider a response that offers more than the minimum and select that response if it provides a benefit to the government. The government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced offeror that provides additional benefits. The government also has the has the discretion to make an award based on whether the lowest priced of the quotations/offers having the highest past performance rating possible represents the best benefit to the government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Pricing: The sum of all the CLINs will represent the total evaluated price. Proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award. Technical Acceptability Demonstrated experience performing this requirement. Demonstrated qualifications to perform services. Past Performance. Proposal Contents: -Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. -Technical Package for Evaluation The following shall be included as part of the offeror s submission: Experience of company and subcontractors anticipated to perform work under this contract Managerial & Technical Qualifications of key personnel Qualifications of any proposed sub-contractors and the percentage of work they will be performing. -Past Performance. The offeror is responsible for providing three (3) references of their choosing. The three references are to be returned to the Contracting Officer for review. The completed questionnaires shall be sent to: contact@example.gov no later than the solicitation s closing date and time. The references chosen by the offer should be selected based on past projects of the same or similar work. The attached Past Performance Questionnaire must be used to present Past Performance history. 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/ 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. End of Addenda End of Document