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. The solicitation number, VA-69D-11-RQ-0014, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38 effective February 1, 2010 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 2010. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 454312, Size Standard: 50 Employees. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. Offeror shall provide the following item: Description: Item 1: Liquid Propane, Gallons, 20,000 Price Per Gallon $___________ Total Price $ __________________ Discount (if applicable): $___________ TOTAL PRICE $____________; Total Price shall be all inclusive, i.e. delivery charges, etc. DELIVERY SHALL BE NO LATER THAN 3:00pm (CST) OCTOBER 15, 2010. Delivery shall be FOB DESTINATION to the Tomah VA Medical Center, 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI 54660, Attention: Bob Stalka. The Contractor is responsible for all freight charges. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror representing the LOWEST PRICE to the Government. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 or completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, is incorporated in this requirement, which will include: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553); (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub L. 108-77, 108-78); (3) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006); (4) (5) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; (6) 52.222-3, Convict Labor ; (7) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; (8) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (9) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; (10) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (11) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (12) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (13) 52.222-50, Combating trafficking in Persons; (14) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; and (15) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at this address https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and VAAR clauses may accessed at http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/. In addition, FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities apply to this acquisition. The Offeror shall also provide its DUNS number and Tax Identification number. All Contractors, both large and small, are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of information added to CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. Quotations are due on or before October 12, 2010, by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time to be considered responsive. The assigned Contracting Officer is Antonio Reyes. Offers can be mailed, faxed or emailed to the GLAC attn: Antonio Reyes, 5000 W. National Ave, Bldg 5, Milwaukee, WI 53295; fax: 414-902-5457; email:
[email protected]. Quotes should be marked with the request for quote number VA-69D-11-RQ-0014. Oral quotes will not be accepted. A. CONTRACTOR: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ PHONE #: __________________________________________ FAX #: __________________________________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________________ DUNS NO. __________________________________________ TIN NO. __________________________________________ SIGNATURE: __________________________________________ B. GOVERNMENT: Antonio Reyes, Contracting Officer VA Medical Center - GLAC - Bldg. 5 5000 West National Ave. Milwaukee WI 53295 (414) 902-5416 C. VENDOR TO INCLUDE VA CONTRACT & PURCHASE ORDER (PO) NUMBER ON THE PACKING LIST. A PO WILL BE FURNISHED AT TIME OF AWARD SHIP TO: Tomah VA Medical Center Attention: Bob Stalka 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 D. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the contractor shall be mailed to the following address: VA FSC PO BOX 149971 AUSTIN, TX 78714 Vendor inquires: Toll Free Number 1-877-353-9791 E-mail Address: www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/vendors.htm