S299--ALEXANDRIA MAT SERVICE- Unrestricted

This contract solicitation, identified as 36C25626Q0892, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 for commercial mat servicing at the Alexandria VA Medical Center located in Pineville, Louisiana. The requirement is unrestricted under NAICS code 812332 with a $47 million size standard, and a single award is anticipated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The contract will have a five-year base period running from July 23, 2026, through July 22, 2031, with an optional extension of up to six months if the government provides written notice within 30 days prior to expiration. The contractor must provide biweekly pickup and replacement of floor mats and runners across all designated locations, with services potentially required on weekends and holidays. All personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, uniforms, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform the work must be furnished by the contractor in accordance with accepted industry standards and best commercial practices as defined in the Performance Work Statement. The contractor must also comply with specific insurance requirements, including workers’ compensation and employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 and general liability insurance excluding asbestos-related exclusions, while ensuring physical security measures are in place to safeguard government property. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to alan.scanio@va.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format, with no fax or hand-delivered submissions permitted. Each offer must consist of two volumes: a technical volume demonstrating the ability to meet all requirements in the Performance Work Statement and a pricing volume completing the specified cost schedule. Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on minimal compliance with the PWS and evaluated for price fairness and reasonableness, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. The contractor must maintain a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), including a valid Unique Entity Identifier and up-to-date representations and certifications, and must comply with all relevant statutory obligations including Federal procurement integrity, anti-kickback laws, wage determination 2015-5175, and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the FSC e-Invoice Payment portal in compliance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72, with each invoice required to include detailed