This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items", as supplemented with additional information included on this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government intends to issue a purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13 for using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is VA247-17-Q-0393. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-70 effective September 30, 2013. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337125 and Product Service Code (PSC) 7195. This combined/synopsis solicitation is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB s) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. Only VA verified SDVOSB s in the VIP at the time of contract award will be considered. All non-VIP verified firms will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham VA Medical Center has a requirement for the following: 114 Each Horizontal electronic cabinet code lock kit #KL1000 to be purchased installed and successfully tested by contractor during W.H.E.N. hours to not deter patient access or care. Installation dates and times shall be coordinated and approved by the BVAMC Interior Designer. At no time shall the contractor or their designee come to the jobsite unannounced. See statement of work for additional information. All cost associated with the purchase, freight, delivery, installation and warranty with specified locks shall be included in the unit cost at bid closing. ADDITIONAL COST INCURRED BY THE CONTRACTOR, OTHER THAT WHAT IS STATED IN THE AWARDED CONTRACT PRICE, SHALL BE THE SOLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND NOT THE BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER. The existing bedside cabinets will be modified remotely so patients are not disturbed during their stay at the BVAMC. Beside cabinets shall not be out of commission for more than 24 hours at a time; therefore, a modification and installation schedule shall be coordinated with and approved by the BVAMC Interior Designer before work begins. 45 days ARO Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Offers for the items described above are due by 3:00 EST on September 15, 2017 to
[email protected] and must include solicitation number, FOB destination to the BVAMC, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, and DUNS number. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (APR 2014), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product (s) is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled Buy American Act Supplies, the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-2 (OCT 2014) Evaluation Commercial Items- The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement Price FAR 52.212-4 (DEC 2014), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (MAR 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.233-2, 52.203-13, 52.203-17, 52.204-9, 52.228-5, 852.211-73, 852..219-10, 852.237-70, 852.246-70, 852.246-71, 52.211-16, 52.216-1, 52.222-41, 852.270-1, and 852.273-74. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (MAR 2015), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.