Combined Synopsis Solicitation White River Junction VAMC Cast Steel PRV Material Acquisition (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 36C24125Q0243 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02. (iv) This requirement is being issued as an open market, unrestricted set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 332911, (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) with a size standard 750 employees. (v) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award for 4 replacement carbon/cast steel steam PRV s for the White River Junction VAMC. Please see the attached Performance Work Statement for full requirement details. Please complete the Price Schedule below and submit with the quote submission. (vi) The Contractor shall provide 4 replacement carbon/cast steel steam PRV s IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see the attached PWS for full requirement details. (vii) The Place of Delivery is White River Junction VAMC as described per the PWS. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the provision: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018); 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020); 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020), 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JAN 2023), 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008), 852.273-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021) (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this requirement. 52.212-3 Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022). Submission of Quotes: (1) Quotes shall be received on or before the date and time specified in Section (xv) of this solicitation. Note: Offers received after the due date and time shall not be considered. (2) Offerors shall submit their quotes electronically via email to Kenya Mitchell at kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. (3) Quote Format: The submission should be clearly indexed and logically assembled in order of the evaluation criteria below. All pages of the quote shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. Evaluation Process: Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process. Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Therefore, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation shall be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price (Follow these instructions): Offeror shall complete Attachment 1 - Price Schedule, with offerors proposed contract line-item prices inserted in appropriate spaces. Past Performance: Offeror shall utilize Attachment 2 Past Performance Worksheet to provide at least one (1) but no more than (3) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the PWS. References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure your company is capable of performing the work IAW the PWS. The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources. Technical: The offeror s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested supplies IAW the PWS in a timely efficient manner. Contractor shall demonstrate their corporate experience and approach to meet all requirements stated in the PWS. Contractor shall demonstrate that their technicians meet the qualification standards stated in the PWS. SAM: Interested parties shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested parties not registered in SAM in sufficient time to meet the VA s requirement will be ineligible to receive a government contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. VISTA: The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Interested parties with no prior VA contracts can request a Form 10091 at any time. (x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer via the SAM.gov website or a written copy. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (DEC 2022), applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda s to the clause: 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018), 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veterans-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (JAN 2023), 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (OCT 2019), , 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018), 852.241-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020). Subcontracting Commitments - Monitoring and Compliance This solicitation includes VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments. (xii) Clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and in addition to the following FAR clauses cited, which are also applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18,52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43 (Wage Determination Applicable Vermont Windsor County WD #2015-4139 Rev 22 122722 posted on sam.gov), 52.222-55, 52.222-62 (xiii) All contract requirement(s) and/or terms and conditions are stated above. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this requirement. (xv) RFQ responses are due Wednesday, 12 February 2025 by 5:00 PM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Kenya Mitchell at kenya.mitchell1@va.gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted. (xvi) The POCs of this solicitation is Kenya Mitchell at Kenya.Mitchell1@va.gov PRICE SCHEDULE Item Number Description of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 1-1/2x2-1/2" 130psi 1-1/2" 300# X 2-1/2" 150# FLANGED CARBON STEEL VALVE W/ SS TRIM SET @ 130 PSIG STEAM SERVICE ASME CODE SECTION 1 CAPACITY = 8647 PPH 1 EA 0002 1-1/2x2-1/2" 135psi 1-1/2" 300# X 2-1/2" 150# FLANGED CARBON STEEL VALVE W/ SS TRIM SET @ 135 PSIG STEAM SERVICE ASME CODE SECTION 1 CAPACITY = 8947 PPH 2 EA 0003 1-1/2x2-1/2" 130psi 1-1/2" 300# X 2-1/2" 150# FLANGED CARBON STEEL VALVE W/ SS TRIM SET @ 130 PSIG STEAM SERVICE ASME CODE SECTION 1 CAPACITY = 5274 PPH 1 EA PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET 1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date of Contract: 6. Completion Date of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type of Contract: 9a. Technical Point of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place of Performance: 11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary): 12. List any commendations or awards received: 13. List of Major Subcontractors: PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Period of Performance: All units must be delivered within 45 days ARO. Procurement Scope The White River Junction VA Healthcare System requires the services of a qualified firm to provide materials/products needed 4 replacement carbon/cast steel steam PRV s. This procurement is solely for the purchase of the below listed items, labor for installation is NOT included. Please see below line items for quantity and specific product requirements. Delivery Address: These shall be delivered to 215 N Main St. White River Junction, VT 05001. This address is the VA s mailing address, items sent to this address should arrive at the VA s warehouse. Privacy Statement Information Security: The C&A requirements do not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. Staff will follow all Privacy & Security policies and procedures.
