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. (ii) The solicitation number is VA241-15-R-0506 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Description: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED OR STOCK NO. UNIT COST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 #2 LOW SULFUR HEATING OIL FOR 1 YEAR FY - 15 148,200 GL (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) This solicitation is issued as a Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 454310, and the size standard is 500 employees. (v) This requirement consists of the following line items: (vi) The following solicitation lists automotive tools that were found to meet the Government's needs. This requirement is being issued for #2 LOW SULFUR Heating Oil. (vii) Delivery shall be FOB Destination, with all delivery costs as part of the final total amount. Please do not include the shipping costs as a separate line item. The items listed above will be delivered to one of our Veteran's place of employment. The full address will be given at the time of award. The items will be delivered to White River Junction, VT 05001-3833. (viii) A statement that the provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Products meet the brand specifications of the supplied part numbers. 2. Price (x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer or ensure it has been completed as part of your SAM.gov registration. (xi) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) apply to this solicitation: 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008), 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Dec 2009), 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008), 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 10AM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Chantel Simmons, Contracting Specialist, e-mail:
[email protected] (xvi) Please address questions to Chantel Simmons, Contracting Specialist, e-mail:
[email protected].