1 | Page This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 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 is VA248-17-Q-0645 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This combined synopsis solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-93, 2005-94, effective January 19, 2017. This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) determined to be lowest price technically acceptable and price is determined to be reasonable. (See attached clauses) Network Contracting Activity 8 Service Area Office -East intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for a service contract for 750,000 gallon Water Tank maintenance that requires a five year internal and external inspection and Washout and Disinfection at the Malcom Randall VAMC 1601 South West Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608. This procurement is being conducted under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Period of performance is 120 days after the award. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 with a small business size standard of $15 million. This procurement is a total set-aside for SDVOSB determined to be lowest price technically acceptable and price is determined to be reasonable; all eligible offerors may submit quotes. All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov; and www.vetbiz.gov, if applicable, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record shall be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. SDVOSBs shall be certified by the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) and registered in Vetbiz for award consideration. The Service Contract Act, Wage Determination number 2015-4538, Rev. 1, dated 2/07/2017 is applicable to this contract. For further details, access the relevant wage determination at www.wdol.gov. This requirement requires a site visit to be conducted on April 25, 2017 at 10am EST in the Engineering conference room located at the Malcom Randall VAMC, 1601 South West Archer road, Gainesville, FL 32608. Quotes must be received April 28, 2017, EST 1600 hours. All quotes must be submitted by electronic submission in reference to VA248-17-Q-0645 to
[email protected]. Quotes received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing (email is preferred). Any prospective Vendors desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation must request it via e-mail to the Contracting officer at
[email protected] no later than close of business May 4, 2017. The contractor shall be responsible for all supervision, equipment, labor, and materials necessary to services this 750,000 gallon Water Tower maintenance that requires a five year internal and external inspection and Washout and Disinfection in accordance with the terms and conditions herein in accordance with the attached Statements of Work. Contractors shall quote prices for all of the following Contract Line Item Numbers: (See attached Price Schedule for base year and option year proposal pricing.) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the responsible offeror who is the lowest priced technically acceptable. In order to be rated Technically Acceptable all technical factors shall be rated as Acceptable (Go). Offeror shall demonstrate their ability to meet these factors with their offer in accordance with Paragraphs 1 - 3 below, and offers shall meet the minimum qualifications below in order to be evaluated. Technical acceptability is rated as Acceptable (GO) or Unacceptable (No Go) based on the following: 1. Technical Contract shall provide a brief detailed service maintenance plan describing a full understanding of the requirements of this SOW and how the plan will meet the specifications provide in the SOW. Failure to provide the requested technical criteria is reason to be determined non-responsive. An acceptable service plan will demonstrate at a minimum: Schedule for internal and external inspection and maintenance ; number of day required to complete each stage, task to be performed in each stage, and key personnel responsible for each stage. Provide Personnel Qualification certificates such as: OSHA certification (10 hrs.) State of Florida license EPA certification Company Safety Training, certification to perform maintenance. 2. Past Experience. The offeror shall provide a minimum of three past experience references for work similar in price and technical scope. Past experience references shall identify the agency name, point of contact, phone number, contract or delivery order number, a brief scope of contract, and contract value. The past experience shall have occurred within the last 5 years of the date of submittal. An acceptable past experience reference shall show a list of (3) current references with the following information: a. Contractor s name Facility address and telephone number b. Point of contact c. Contract number, value, award date and completion date d. Description of the requirement e. Any subcontractors must be listed. Specify if no subcontractors will be used. f. Contact person and phone number of the past experience contact g. Fax number and email address of past experience reference if applicable. 3. Price An acceptable Price/Schedule shall illustrate the basis for pricing including labor, equipment, operating supplies. Price shall be submitted on the attached Price Schedule LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: Attachment one: Statement of Work (SOW) 750,000 gallon Water Tank Attachment two: Price Schedule Attachment three: Clauses and provisions Attachment four: Wage Determinations