This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is unrestricted 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26224Q1599 VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 is looking to purchase tray smallware supplies including high heat bowls, high heat bowl lids, high heat mugs, high heat mug lids, trays, and plate domes equivalent to the brand Burlodge, USA. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/items to VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal. Contractors must provide brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed salient characteristics below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award. CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 Burlodge High Heat Dome Lid Model# 04.122.09 48 per case or equal 15 CS 0002 Burlodge Flat Tray Model# BLS00.000.91 14 per case or equal 36 CS 0003 Burlodge Flat Tray Model# BLS00.000.03 14 per case or equal 5 CS 0004 Burlodge High Heat 8 oz Burgundy Cup Model# 05.200.70 72 per case or equal 7 CS 0005 Burlodge High Heat 8 oz Gray Cup Model# 01.200.70 72 per case or equal 7 CS 0006 Burlodge High Heat 8 oz Navy Cup Model# 03.200.70 72 per case or equal 10 CS 0007 Burlodge High Heat Reusable Cup Lids Model# 18.200.72 144 per case or equal 9 CS 0008 Burlodge High Heat 8 oz Bowl Model# 03.130.08 48 per case or equal 15 CS 0009 Burlodge High Heat Reusable Soup Bowl Lid Model# CL.126.00 144 per case or equal 10 CS The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 326199, Size Standard 750 Employees. The Contractor Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Time Tuesday August 6th, 2024. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.
