J035--FY23: Oxygen Tanks PM and Repair at VACHS; FMS O&M Tiered Evaluation

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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation number 36C24822Q0910 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses in this document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective on 05-26-2022. This solicitation will be competed using Tier Evaluation: 1st Tier- SB and 2nd Tier- Large Business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, with a small business size standard of $16.5 Million. The PSC is J035. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network

Contracting Office -8 located at VA Caribbean Health System (VACHS), 10 Casia Street, Admin Building Suite 4M440, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921 is seeking services to provide Oxygen Tanks Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service. Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached Performance Wok Statement (PWS) Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses and Provisions. The contract period of performance is expected to be from October 1st 2022 or date of award if later until September 30, 2023 plus four one-year option periods. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: VA Caribbean Healthcare System- San Juan. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services 2. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services 3. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) 2. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2019) Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Questions submission shall be received not later than 10:00 AM AST on August 11, 2022, at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 9:00 AM AST on August 17, 2022, at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov. The Government reserves the right to conduct a Site Visit for evaluation purposes. Dates and locations will be announced after the submission of quotes. The quoter shall submit a PDF version of the quote to the Government. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Omission of any one item MAY result in a quoter package being deemed not technically acceptable. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Rafael Rodriguez, Contracting Officer, (787)641-7582 Ext. 34972/ (939) 759-6791 and email Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov See attached document A: 36C24822Q0910- PWS See attached document B: Schedule of Prices See attached document C: Clauses and Provisions See attachment D: Wage Determination