The VA Northern California Health Care System is issuing a Commercial Item Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 12.203 to provide voice and data communications services. The VA requests pricing for 12 months of service. 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; a quotation is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is a sole-source justified action as PTI Pacifica Inc. DBA IT&E 122 W. Harmon Industrial Park Road Suite 103, Tamuning, Guam 96913 is the only known telecommunications carrier to provide these services. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 will be used in conjunction with commercial items procedures of FAR Part 12. The NAICS is 517110 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 Employees. The solicitation number is VA-261-11-RQ-0106. Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation and resources necessary including safety devices to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1019. A. Contractor shall provide the following: 1. One (1) fax line w/long distance for Guam Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) located at 498 Route 7, Agana Heights, Guam. 2. One (1) voice line w/long distance for Guam Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) located at 409 Route 7, Agana Heights, Guam. 3. One (1) 768K 12-channel data circuit from Medical Associated of the Pacific, LLC MH-II Bldg, Suite 100, Marina Heights Business Park, Saipan, MP 96950 to Guam Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) located at 498 Route 7, Agana Heights, Guam. B. Qualifications of Contractors: The Prime contractor and/or sub-contractors shall have experience in providing voice and data networking services. Contractor shall demonstrate a good understanding with the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) codes and standards (i.e. Certifications, training, etc.). The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and Addendum (Jun 2008); 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and Addendum (Jun 2010); 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); 52.237-3 - Continuity of Services (Jan 1991); 852.203-70 - Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008); 852.237-70 - Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984); 852.270-1 - Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008); 852.273-70 - Late Offers (Jan 2003); 852.273-74 - Award without Exchanges (Jan 2003); 852.273-75 - Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - October 2008); 852.273-76 - Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - Oct 2008); 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2010); 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2010) including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b): 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentations (Apr 2009); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Oct 2010); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.222-41 - Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007); 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989). Wage Determination 2005-2147, Revision 12, 08/19/2010. The full text of any clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-47. This is a best-value procurement. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1; and a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or by sending an e-mail to the Contract Specialist at
[email protected]. The Contracting Officer may include any additional contract requirement/s or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements, personnel security requirements, fingerprints or warranty requirements) determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotations must be received by Monday, December 27, 2010, at 12:00 PST. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to
[email protected] or via fax at (916) 923-4554. Web based offers will not be accepted.