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. The solicitation number is VA250-14-Q-0301 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. This is a small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 444220 and small business size standard is $10 million. The requirement is for contractor to provide and maintain rented silk plants. Weekly services are expected to accommodate infection control requirements. Heights of plants vary. A basic black container is adequate. See attached statement of work for description and requirements. Delivery location is Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center, located at 420 North James Road, Columbus OH 43219-1834 and shall be FOB destination. Delivery and installation required within 30 days of contract award. Award will be for base with two option periods available. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-72. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications or confirm that the annual representations and certifications was completed electronically via the SAM website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. FAR Limitations on subcontracting - monitoring and compliance (Jun 2011); FAR Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance (Jun 2011); Provisions: FAR 52.209-5 Representation by Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Tax Liability Or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Deviation) (Mar 2012). The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The full text of the referenced VAAR provision can be accessed electronically at http://www.vetbiz.gov . Evaluation: will be made using the procedures under FAR 13. In addition to filling out the price schedule, offers should include best expected delivery date. ** When combined, Technical and Past Performance are equal to price.** EVALUATION PROCEDURES: The Government will select the best overall offer based on price and the offeror ability to meet the requirements specified in this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with the requirement. Only those offerors determined to be in compliance with the requirements as stated in this solicitation will be considered for award. Non-conformance with this requirement may result in offeror's quote being determined nonresponsive. The following VAAR Clauses apply 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments 852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests 852.246-70 Guarantee 852.246-71 Inspection The following VAAR Provisions apply 852.215-70 SDVOSB VOSB Evaluation Factors There will be a required inspection to ensure for plant accountability received. Quotes are to be sent to Lisa Clark via email:
[email protected] no later than April 23, 2014 at 2pm. Questions will not be accepted past April 21, 2014 at 2pm EST. See attachment VA250-14-Q-0301 SOW.