This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6-streamlined procedures for commercial items, in conjunction with FAR subpart 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation VA262-14-Q-1055 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72.
This procurement will be a 100% Set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). NAICS Code is 238210 and the size standard is $14.0 million. Firm shall be registered and certified as a SDVOSB within www.vetbiz.gov. Any firm that does not meet the capability and size standard under this NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice.
This procurement is for the installation of a 12 Strand Single Mode Backbone Fiber Optic Network for the nurse call station at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS). The installation of the fiber optic network will be comprised of seven (7) different buildings within (VALBHS). See the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for details and specifications.
This procurement is required for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, located at 5901 7th. St., Long Beach, CA 90822 within Veteran Integrated Service Networks (VISN) 22, in accordance with the terms, conditions, special provisions and schedules herein.
The estimated period of performance shall be no more than 30 business days; and is estimated to start on or about August 1, 2014.
An optional site visit has been scheduled for July 22, 2014 - 10:00 AM PST. It is highly recommended that offeror(s) attend the site visit to fully understand the requirement and clear any ambiguities pertaining to the requirement. The following information are instructions for the site visit:
" Meeting Location:
o VA Long Beach Medical Center
5901 7th St.
Building 5
Long Beach, CA 90822
" Contractor must bring valid state issued ID for identification purposes.
" All contractors must sign in on the provide sign-in sheet
Award will be made in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2 and will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Offeror(s) will be evaluated on a PASS/FAIL rating on the following factors:
1. Lowest Price
2. Valid business license
3. Certified and registered within www.vetbiz.gov
4. Past Performance
Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on a company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS#, total price. Offeror(s) shall also have a valid a registration at www.sam.gov and provide a completed copy of their FAR Provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the quote.
Quotes must be received no later than August 25, 2014 - 12:00 PM PST. Quotes that are received after the propose cutoff of date will not be considered. Email your quote to [email protected] or mail to the following address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office, VISN 22, Attention: Tue M. Tran, 4811 Airport Plaza Dr, Ste 600, Long Beach, CA 90815.
The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporate by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Description and full text of provisions and clauses can be found at the following websites:
1. http://farsite.hill.af.mil/
2. www.acquisition.gov
3. http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfvara.HTM
PROVISIONS
FAR Number Title Date
52.212-1
52.212-2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS
EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS APR 2014
JAN 1999
52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS APR 2012
852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION JAN 2008
852.233-71
ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (MAY 2010) NOTE MAY 2010
CLAUSES
FAR Number
Title
Date
52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS FEB 2012
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012) AUG 2012
52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS DEC 2013
852.203.70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
JAN 2008
852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2012
852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES APR 1984
Tue Minh Tran
Contract Specialist
[email protected]
562-766-2302
Work Email