UST AND AST TESTING & INSPECTION OF FUEL STRGE TANKS
Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 15, and 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 VA248-15-R-0098 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP)
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-77, 14 OCT 2014. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)
(iv) This solicitation is issued as a Total Small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380, and the size standard is $15.0 million.
(v) This requirement consists of the following:
Item Information
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 Contract Period: Base
POP Begin:
POP End:
Cathodic Protection Testing for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico
The period of performance will begin on December 15,2014 or date of contract award whichever is later and continue for a period of nine (9) months. 9.00 EA __________________ __________________
2 Cathodic Protection Testing at Ponce Clinic 2.00 EA __________________ __________________
3 Cathodic Protection Testing at Mayaguez Clinic 2.00 EA __________________ __________________
4 UST Tank Leak Detection Tests (TTT) at VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan , Puerto Rico 9.00 EA __________________ __________________
5 UST Line Leak Detection Test (LTT) + Main Line VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS),San Juan, Puerto Rico 10.00 EA __________________ __________________
6 AST Tank Leak Detection Test at VA Caribbean Healthcare system, San Juan 24.00 EA __________________ __________________
7 AST Tank Leak Detection Test at Ponce Clinic 2.00 EA __________________ __________________
8 AST Tank Leak Detection Test at Mayaguez Clinic 2.00 EA __________________ __________________
9 AST Line Leak Detection Test at VA Caribean Healthcare system, San Juan, Puerto Rcio 24.00 ea __________________ __________________
10 AST Line Leak Detection Test at Ponce Clinic 2.00 ea __________________ __________________
11 AST Line Leak Detection Test at Mayaguez Clinick 2.00 EA __________________ __________________
12 UST Monthly Inspections at VA Caribbean Healthcare System at San Juan, Puerto Rico 81.00 EA __________________ __________________
13 AST Monthly Inspection at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) at San Juan, Puerto Rico 72.00 EA __________________ __________________
14 AST Monthly Inspection at Ponce Clinic 72.00 ea __________________ __________________
15 AST Monthly Inspection at Mayaguez Clinic 72.00 ea __________________ __________________
16 UST CLEANING Services
2.00 ea __________________ __________________
17 AST Cleaning (As necessary) 2.00 ea __________________ __________________
18 Technician Services 400.00 hrs __________________ __________________
19 Program Manager Services 59.00 hours __________________ __________________
20 Engineer Services 38.00 hours __________________ __________________
GRAND TOTAL __________________
(vi) The following is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT)
(vii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (DEC 2012); FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (JUL 2013); FAR 52.209-5Dev Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law (Mar 2012); FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984); FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006); VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009); VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedures (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.270-1 Representative of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008); (End of Addendum to 52.212-1).
(viii) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 doesn't apply to this solicitation. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT UNDER 52.212-1 (b)).
(ix)FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (May 2014)- Offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https:// www.sam.gov and submit copy with the proposal.
(x) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2014): apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement Biobased Products under Service and Contraction Contracts (Sep 2013); FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Dec 2011); FAR52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014); FAR 52.204-4 Printed or copied Double-Sided on PostConsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011); FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation(Jan 1997); FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991);FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Sub Contractors (DEC 2013); VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008); VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (Dec 2009);VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2012); VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984).(End of Addendum to 52.212-4).
(xi) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2014)- The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6;52.204-10; 52.204-15;52.209-6; 52.219-4; 52.219-6; 52.219-8;52.219-14;52.219-28;52.222-3;52.222-19;52.222-21;52.222-26;52.222-35;52.222-36;52.222-37;52.222-40;52.222-54; 52.223-18;52.225-13;52.232-34.
The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-41; 52.222-42; 52.222-44.
(xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition.
(xiii) QUESTIONS or Comments: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted no later than Friday, October 31, 2014, 1:00PM local time, Puerto Rico, to allow for analysis and dissemination of responses in advance of the offer due date. Late questions or comments are not guaranteed a response prior to the offer due date. Submit questions or comments to Mary Jane Gugliano, NCO 8 Contracting Officer- via e-mail mary.gugliano@va.gov. All questions will be answered via amendment to the solicitation. Questions or comments shall not be directed to the technical activity personnel. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions.
(xiv) Site Visit: A site visit will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 10:00am local Puerto Rico time.Coordination for this site visit will be with Ms. Luz Muriel, Contracting Officer Representative at 787-641-7582 extension: 10369.
(xv) OFFERS ARE DUE Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00AM, local P.R time. Only electronic offers will be accepted; submit offer to - Mary Jane Gugliano, NCO 8 Contracting Officer- e-mail mary.gugliano@va.gov or hand carry to:
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(xvi) Contact Information:
Contracting Office Address
Network Contracting Office 8-San Juan
Department of Veterans Affairs
Administrative Building-Suite 4M440
10 Calle Casia
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921-3201
(xvii) Primary Point of Contact:
Mary Jane Gugliano, Contracting Officer
Mary.Gugliano@va.gov
Phone: 787-641-7582 extension 34956
Fax:787-641-4368
All offers must include the solicitation number. Quotes/offers received after this date may not be considered for award.
Mary Jane Gugliano
mary.gugliano@va.gov
