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Details: Combined Refrigerator / Freezers this Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Commercial Item Is Being Conducted Under Far Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Va Will Conduct The Procurement According Of Far Part 12 Acquisition Of Commercial Items And Far Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. solicitation Number 36c24w25q0029. This Solicitation Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). The Government Requires That All Contractors Doing Business With This Office Be Registered With The System For Award Management (sam). No Award Can Be Made To A Company That Is Not Registered In Sam. For Additional Information And To Register In Sam, Access The Website At Https://ww.sam.gov/. Please Ensure Representations And Certifications Are Complete To Allow Contracting Officers To Determine Your Business Size And Any Additional Socio-economic Categories, If Applicable. the Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2025-03, 01/17/2025. this Is A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside. Naics Code 335220 Business Size: 1500 Employees item no. description quantity unit estimated Unit cost 1 Lab Refrigerator / Freezer Combination Unit combination Lab Refrigerator/freezer 18 Cubic Ft Capacity temperature Range: Approximately 2â°c To 8â°c For Refrigerator And 0â°c To -23â°c; Adjustable Temperature Control refrigerant: R290 2 Doors 2 Adjustable Shelves Each In Refrigerator And Freezer stainless Steel automatic Defrost locking Casters exterior Dimensions: Approximately 27.5 X 34 X 84 electrical Requirements: 115v/60 Hz must Be Medical Grade, Capable Of Storing Pharmaceuticals Or Lab Samples 1 ea 2 Lab Refrigerator / Freezer Combination Unit combination Lab Refrigerator/freezer 18 Cubic Ft Capacity temperature Range: Approximately 2â°c To 8â°c For Refrigerator And 0â°c To -23â°c; Adjustable Temperature Control refrigerant: R290 2 Doors 2 Adjustable Shelves Each In Refrigerator And Freezer stainless Steel automatic Defrost locking Casters exterior Dimensions: Approximately 27.5 X 34 X 84 electrical Requirements: 115v/60 Hz must Be Medical Grade, Capable Of Storing Pharmaceuticals Or Lab Samples 2 ea description Of Item: Brand Name Or Equal: Combination Refrigerator / Freezers For Castle Rock Outpatient Clinic date And Place Of Delivery: Items Needs To Be Delivered And Or Installed After Receipt Of Purchase Order No Later Than February 28, 2025 To: department Of Veterans Affairs lt. Col. John W. Mosley Va Clinic castle Rock Outpatient Clinic 1700 N. Wheeling Street aurora, Co 80045 delivery Shall Be Freight On Board (fob)- Destination. The Vendor Is Required To Define The Need For A Staging Area To Accommodate Item Delivery, If Needed. Post-award, This Information Will Be Confirmed With The Vendor. The Delivery Of Items Identified In This Document Shall Take Place During Normal Business Hours Which Are Defined As: 0800 To 1500 (i.e.: 8:00am To 3:00pm Pacific Standard Time), Monday Through Friday, And Excluding Federal Holidays. Labeling Of Delivered Items Shall Include The Va Facilities Contract Number And Va Purchase Order Number For Identification And Reference Upon Receipt Of Product. if The Vendor Requires The Use Of The Government S Activation Contractor S Warehouse To Meet The Requirements Of This Contract The Vendor Must Provide A Certificate Of Insurance Prior To The Delivery And Offloading Of The Item(s). This Insurance Certificate Must Be Completed And Presented To The Activation Contractor Prior To Delivery. The Vendor Shall Communicate Through The Va Poc Any Required Coordination Requirements. The Vendor Shall Provide A Completed Va Form 6550 With Submittal Documents For Any And All Item(s) That May Connect To The Va Network And Medical Devices That Store Sensitive Patient Information. far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (sep 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial. instructions To Offerors evaluation Factors For Award quotations Due 01/28/2025 At 10:00 A.m. Est (09:00 A.m. Cst). email Quotes To Ullainee.fowler@va.gov point Of Contact: ullainee Fowler contract Administrator regional Procurement Office West (rpo West) 3237 Peacekeeper Way building 200 Suite 204 mcclellan Park, Ca 95652 phone: 210-694-6330 ullainee.fowler@va.gov i. Offer Submittal Instructions: contractor S Administration Data company Name contact Person title address city/state/zip phone fax e-mail tax Id No unique Entity Identifier (eui) provide A Complete Quote Per Line Items (v) And (vi) Listed Above. acknowledge Any And All Amendments To Solicitations. complete And Return Provision 52.212-3 With Quote. Offerors May Either (1) Complete All Relevant Portions Of The Provision Or (2) Complete Paragraph (b) Of The Provision And Indicate That It Has Completed Official Representations And Certifications Online Through Www.sam.gov contract Pricing And Delivery Period: All Pricing Shall Be Invoiced Based On Price Schedule And The Salient Characteristics. offeror Shall Submit Information Supporting Past Performance In Providing Combination Refrigerator/ Freezers, Accessories As Listed In The Statement Of Work. subject Line Of E-mail Shall Be Quote 36c24w25q0029 Combination Refrigerator / Freezers period For Acceptance Of Offers: The Offeror Agrees To Hold The Prices In Its Offer Firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers. failure To Submit A Complete Offer May Result In An Unacceptable Determination. Late Submissions Will Be Set-aside As Unacceptable And Will Be Evaluated Only If It Benefits The Government. far 52.212-2, Evaluation Simplified Acquisition Procedures (nov 2021), Applies To This Acquisition. the Government Will Select The Quote That Represents The Best Benefit To The Government At A Price That Can Be Determined Fair And Reasonable. The Past Performance Evaluation Will Assess The Relative Risks Associated With A Quoter S Likelihood Of Success In Fulfilling The Solicitation S Requirements As Indicated By The Quoter S Record Of Past Performance. basis For Award: The Government Will Select The Offeror That Represents The Best Benefit To The Government At A Price That Can Be Determined Fair And Reasonable. Following Receipt Of Offers, The Government Will Perform A Comparative Evaluation, In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(4)(ii) Of The Proposed Services. The Government Will Compare Offers To One Another To Select The Service That Best Benefits The Government By Fulfilling The Requirement. The Evaluation Of Government Requirements Outlined In This Request For Quote Will Determine Suitability. the Government Intends To Award A Purchase Order Resulting From This Solicitation To The Vendor, Who Can Provide The Supplies To Meet This Requirement. This Is A Competitive Comparative Analysis Selection In Which Competing Offeror S Past Performance, Technical And Price Will Be Evaluated To Determine Who Represents The Greatest Benefit To The Government At A Price That Can Be Determined Fair And Reasonable. By Submission Of Its Offer, The Offeror Accedes To All Solicitation Requirements, Including Terms And Conditions, Representations And Certifications, And Technical Requirements. Failure To Meet A Requirement Or Inability To Perform Or Provide All Goods And Services Requested Shall Result In An Offer Being Determined Technically Incapable. Offerors Must Clearly Identify Any Exception To The Solicitation Terms And Conditions And Provide Complete Accompanying Rationale. The Evaluation Process Shall Proceed As Follows: following Receipt Of Quotes, The Government Will Perform A Comparative Analysis Of The Goods And Services Quoted. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another To Select The Vendor That Best Benefits The Government In Fulfilling The Requirement. The Evaluation Of Government Requirements Outlined In The Request For Quote Will Determine Suitability. the Government Will Evaluate Quotes For Award Purposes Using The Following Factors: 1) Past Performance 2) Technical Capability 3) Price factor 1: Past Performance The Contractor Shall Provide The Following Documentation With Their Offer: two (2) References From Comparable Government Contracts Or Successful Commercial Contracts For Refrigeration Equipment. factor 2: Technical Capability The Contractor Shall Provide The Following Documentation With Their Offer: capability Statement, Maximum 2 Pages Which Can Validate Technical Capability: Capability Statement Should Include A Description Of Technical Approach, Dimensions To Ensure The Proper Fit, And Techniques To Provide The Salient Characteristics Promptly And Expertly. factor 3: Price The Contractor Shall Provide The Following Documentation With Their Offer: pricing: Contractor Shall Submit Unit Prices Rounded To The Nearest Hundredth. Prices Should Be Documented On The Price/cost Schedule. Please Ensure Unit Price And Total Amounts Are Correct. period For Acceptance Of Offers: The Offeror Agrees To Hold The Prices In Its Offer Firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers. prices Will Be Evaluated For Completeness And Reasonableness. Unrealistically High Or Low Proposed Costs Or Prices, Initially Or Subsequently, May Be Grounds For Eliminating An Offeror From Competition Either On The Basis That The Offeror Does Not Understand The Requirement Or Has Submitted An Unrealistic Offer. Additionally, Unbalanced Pricing Poses An Unacceptable Risk To The Government And May Be Reason To Reject An Offer. The Burden Of Proof For Credibility Of Proposed Costs/prices Rests With The Offeror. The Government Reserves The Right To Amend The Solicitation And Remove Any Set-aside Should Pricing Of All Quotes Be Found Unreasonable. 52.212-3, Offerors Are To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, With Its Offer. far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition, As Well As The Following Addenda: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Order-commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition. 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) 52.204 27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (dec 2023) 52.209 6, Protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) 52.219 28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation (sep 2023) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (nov 2023) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) 52.225-3, Buy American--free Trade Agreements--israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) 52.226 8, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (may 2024) 52.229 12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management (oct 2018) vaar Clauses 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) the Contractor Shall Not Make Reference In Its Commercial Advertising To Department Of Veterans Affairs Contracts In A Manner That States Or Implies The Department Of Veterans Affairs Approves Or Endorses The Contractor S Products Or Services Or Considers The Contractor S Products Or Services Superior To Other Products Or Services. (end Of Clause) b) 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar 802.201, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran; (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document; (iv) The Business Has Been Certified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127, 13 Cfr 128, And Is Listed As Certified In The Sba Certification Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; And (v) The Business Agrees To Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size, Government Contracting, And The Veteran Small Business Certification Program At 13 Cfr Parts 121, 125, And 128. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)). (5) The Term Sdvosb Participant Or Certified Sdvosb Means A Small Business That Has Been Certified In The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification Program And Listed In The Sba Certification Database (see 13 Cfr 128.102). (b) General. In Order For A Concern To Submit An Offer And Be Eligible For The Award Of An Sdvosb Set-aside Or Sole Source Contract, The Concern Must Qualify As A Small Business Concern Under The Size Standard Corresponding To The Naics Code Assigned To The Contract And Be Listed As An Sdvosb Participant In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 128. (1) Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs And Listed In The Sba Certification Database At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Certified Sdvosb Listed In The Sba Certification Database Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible And Certified Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 13 Cfr 121, 125, And 128, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement/los Certification. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple Award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size, And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting (los) Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Los Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219 75 Or 852.219 76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/ Vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract. (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Subcontractor Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Certified And Listed In The Sba Certification Database To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [] By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or [] By The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 128.402 And The Managing Joint Venture Partner Makes The Representations Under Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Veteran Small Business Certification Program And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company S Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406 2 Causes For Debarment). (end Of Clause) c) Vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (jan 2023) (deviation) (a) Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(l)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (see Far 2.101 Definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: (i) [ ] In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Nonmanufacturer Of Such Supplies), It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 73 Or Certified Vosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 74. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Certified Sdvosb/vosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Nonmanufacturer, It Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Is Granted. The Offeror Understands That, As Provided In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(7), Such A Waiver Has No Effect On Requirements External To The Small Business Act, Such As The Buy American Act Or The Trade Agreements Act. (2) Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer Representation And Certification. [offeror Fillin Check Each Applicable Box Below. The Offeror Must Select The Applicable Provision Below, Identifying Itself As Either A Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer]: (i) [] Manufacturer Or Producer. The Offeror Certifies That It Is The Manufacturer Or Producer Of The End Item Being Procured, And The End Item Is Manufactured Or Produced In The United States, In Accordance With Paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The Offeror Certifies That It Qualifies As A Nonmanufacturer In Accordance With The Requirements Of 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And Paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The Offeror Further Certifies It Meets Each Element Below As Required In Order To Qualify As A Nonmanufacturer. [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Does Not Exceed 500 Employees (or 150 Employees For The Information Technology Value Added Reseller Exception To Naics Code 541519, Which Is Found At 13 Cfr 121.201, Footnote 18). [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Is Primarily Engaged In The Retail Or Wholesale Trade And Normally Sells The Type Of Item Being Supplied. [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Will Take Ownership Or Possession Of The Item(s) With Its Personnel, Equipment, Or Facilities In A Manner Consistent With Industry Practice. (iii) [ ] The Offeror Certifies That It Will Supply The End Item Of A Small Business Manufacturer, Processor, Or Producer Made In The United States, Unless A Waiver As Provided In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Issued By Sba. [contracting Officer Fill-in Or Removal (see 13 Cfr 121.1205). This Requirement Must Be Included For A Single End Item. However, If Sba Has Issued An Applicable Waiver Of The Nonmanufacturer Rule For The End Item, This Requirement Must Be Removed In The Final Solicitation Or Contract.] Or [contracting Officer Tailor Clause To Remove One Or Other Block Under Subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If This Is A Multiple Item Acquisition, The Offeror Certifies That At Least 50% Of The Estimated Contract Value Is Composed Of Items That Are Manufactured By Small Business Concerns. [contracting Officer Fill-in Or Removal. See 13 Cfr 121.406(d) For Multiple End Items. If Sba Has Issued An Applicable Nonmanufacturer Rule Waiver, This Requirement Must Be Removed In The Final Solicitation Or Contract.] (3) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (4) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/ Vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violating 18 U.s.c. 1001. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract Or To Determine Whether The Offeror Qualifies As A Manufacturer Or Nonmanufacturer In Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. Contracting Officers May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. certification i Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Specified In This Clause And In The Resultant Contract. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of [insert Name Of Offeror]. printed Name Of Signee: ___________ printed Title Of Signee: _____________ signature: ____________ date: ______________ company Name And Address: _______________ (end Of Clause) d) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) e) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Will Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) f) 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (oct 2018) (a) Supplies And Equipment. Rejected Goods Will Be Held Subject To Contractor S Order For Not More Than 15 Days, After Which The Rejected Merchandise Will Be Returned To The Contractor S Address At The Contractor S Risk And Expense. Expenses Incident To The Examination And Testing Of Materials Or Supplies That Have Been Rejected Will Be Charged To The Contractor. (b) Perishable Supplies. The Contractor Shall Remove Rejected Perishable Supplies Within 48 Hours After Notice Of Rejection. Supplies Determined To Be Unfit For Human Consumption Will Not Be Removed Without Permission Of The Local Health Authorities. Supplies Not Removed Within The Allowed Time May Be Destroyed. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Will Not Be Responsible For, Nor Pay For, Products Rejected. The Contractor Will Be Liable For Costs Incident To Examination Of Rejected Products. (end Of Clause) the Submission Date And Time Of Proposals Are As Follows: quotations Due 01/28/2025 At 10:00 A.m. Est (09:00 A.m. Cst). email Only: Ullainee.fowler@va.gov see Attached Sow-salient Characteristics

Details: Page 1 Of 11 Page 1 Of 14 Page 15 Of 16 Page 1 Of Page 1 Of Description This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation (css) For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services., Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far Part 13 And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Solicitation Number 36c24425q0194 Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Government Anticipates Awarding One, One-year Period Of Performance, Firm-fixed-price Contract Resulting From This Solicitation For The Repairs Specified Only. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 (effective Date 08/29/2024) And Can Be Found At: Far | Acquisition.gov . The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 238310 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19.0 Million And The Product/service Code Is: H912 This Solicitation Is A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside. â This Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Award, Pursuant To Applicable Regulations And Guidelines. Registration Information Is At: Http://www.sam.gov . Confirmation Of Sam Registration Will Be Validated Prior To Awarding A Contract.â â The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (visn4), Has A New Requirement For Fire Barrier Repair Services At The Wilkes-barre Va Medical Center As Listed In The Statement Of Work (sow), Attachment A.ââ â The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Requirements Cited In The Sow. All Work Is To Be Performed In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Regulations Or Ordinances. All Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Quotation For The Following: Pricing Schedule, Attachment B. Place Of Performance: Wilkes-barre Vamc. Visn-04 Intends To Award One-year Contract With A Period Of Performance Of Approximately: 1/10/2025-1/9/2026. A Complete Description Of The Services To Be Acquired, And/or Applicable Government Need(s) Are As Follows: See Attachment A: Statement Of Work. Contracting Office Address: Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) Va Pittsburgh Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Contract Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) Far Number Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.204-9 52.204-13 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel System For Award Management Maintenance Jan 2011 Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 Far 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetationâ(apr 1984) The Contractorâshallâuse Reasonable Care To Avoid Damaging Existing Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation On The Government Installation. If The Contractor S Failure To Use Reasonable Care Causes Damage To Any Of This Property, The Contractorâshallâreplace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As Theâcontracting Officerâdirects. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair Or Replacement, The Contractorâshallâbe Liable For The Cost, Whichâmayâbe Deducted From The Contract Price. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) (deviation) (a) Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(l)(2), The Offeror Certifies That (1) If Awarded A Contract (see Far 2.101 Definition), It Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement As Provided In The Solicitation And The Resultant Contract, As Follows: (i) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To It To Firms That Are Not Certified Sdvosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 73 Or Certified Vosbs Listed In The Sba Certification Database As Set Forth In 852.219 74. Any Work That A Similarly Situated Certified Sdvosb/vosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The 50% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Other Direct Costs May Be Excluded To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And Small Business Concerns Do Not Provide The Service As Set Forth In 13 Cfr 125.6. (2) The Offeror Acknowledges That This Certification Concerns A Matter Within The Jurisdiction Of An Agency Of The United States. The Offeror Further Acknowledges That This Certification Is Subject To Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, And, As Such, A False, Fictitious, Or Fraudulent Certification May Render The Offeror Subject To Criminal, Civil, Or Administrative Penalties, Including Prosecution. (3) If Va Determines That An Sdvosb/ Vosb Awarded A Contract Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127 Did Not Act In Good Faith, Such Sdvosb/vosb Shall Be Subject To Any Or All Of The Following: (i) Referral To The Va Suspension And Debarment Committee; (ii) A Fine Under Section 16(g)(1) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 645(g)(1)); And (iii) Prosecution For Violating 18 U.s.c. 1001. (b) The Offeror Represents And Understands That By Submission Of Its Offer And Award Of A Contract It May Be Required To Provide Copies Of Documents Or Records To Va That Va May Review To Determine Whether The Offeror Complied With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement Specified In The Contract. Contracting Officers May, At Their Discretion, Require The Contractor To Demonstrate Its Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting At Any Time During Performance And Upon Completion Of A Contract If The Information Regarding Such Compliance Is Not Already Available To The Contracting Officer. Evidence Of Compliance Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Invoices, Copies Of Subcontracts, Or A List Of The Value Of Tasks Performed. (c) The Offeror Further Agrees To Cooperate Fully And Make Available Any Documents Or Records As May Be Required To Enable Va To Determine Compliance With The Limitations On Subcontracting Requirement. The Offeror Understands That Failure To Provide Documents As Requested By Va May Result In Remedial Action As The Government Deems Appropriate. (d) Offeror Completed Certification/fill-in Required. The Formal Certification Must Be Completed, Signed And Returned With The Offeror S Bid, Quotation, Or Proposal. The Government Will Not Consider Offers For Award From Offerors That Do Not Provide The Certification, And All Such Responses Will Be Deemed Ineligible For Evaluation And Award. Certification I Hereby Certify That If Awarded The Contract, [insert Name Of Offeror] Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting Specified In This Clause And In The Resultant Contract. I Further Certify That I Am Authorized To Execute This Certification On Behalf Of [insert Name Of Offeror]. Printed Name Of Signee: ___________ Printed Title Of Signee: _____________ Signature: ____________ Date: ______________ Company Name And Address: _______________ (end Clause) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024). The Following Subparagraphs Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(23), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(32), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35), (b)(36), (b)(37), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59). Subparagraph (c)(1), (c)(2) Class 25190/ Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits $34.69, (c)(7), (c)(8). The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition And May Be Incorporated By Reference: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 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 852.233-70 852.239-75 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice Oct 2018 Feb 2023 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance (nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Single Period Of Performance Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) Notify The Following: Nicholas Guzenski Through Va Email: Nicholas.guzenski@va.gov 852.233 70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) (end Of Clause) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services: Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. Quotes In Response To This Rfq Are Due On 2:00 Pm (est), Monday, December 30, 2024. Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Writing And Sent Via Email To Contracting Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski; Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov. Please Insert Solicitation Number 36c24425q0194 Wilkes-barre Fire Barrier Repair Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Submissions Shall Be 5mb Or Less. If The Email Is More Than 5mb, Submit Multiple Emails Labeling Them 1 Of Xx, 2 Of Xx, Etc. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Shall Be Forwarded In Writing Via Email To The Contracting Specialist By 2:00 Pm Est, Thursday December 26, 2024. Questions Will Not Be Accepted After This Date. Responses To The Offeror S Question(s) Will Be Posted Via An Amendment On Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities Via: Http://www.sam.gov Failure To Follow All Instructions May Result In Offeror(s)s Being Determined As Non-responsive And Be Removed From This Competition. All Proposals Shall Be Valid 60 Days From The Quote Response Date. Offeror(s)s Are Cautioned To Be Responsive To All Requirements In The Sow And To Provide Sufficient Information To Allow For Evaluation Of The Quotes. Offeror S Are Required To Submit The Following: Attachment B: Price Schedule: Please Complete Price Information In The Last Two Columns Of Attachment B And Return With Your Quote. To Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Shall 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:" And A Statement To Acknowledge Amendments, If Applicable. Cover Letter. Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Cover Letter Identifying Their Company Name, Contact Information, Cage Code, Sam Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Prime And Any Teaming Partner/subcontractor. Offeror(s)s Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision 52.212-3 With Their Quote If The Offeror(s) Has Not Completed It Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam), Accessed Via: Http://www.sam.gov Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Technical Capability Which Shall Address The Following At A Minimum: Staffing/contractor Personnel: Explain Ability To Supply Adequate Staff To Perform Gauge Calibration In Accordance With The Sow. Qualifications: Explain Contractor S Ability To Meet Industry Standards In Accordance With The Sow With Regards To Gauge Calibration. The Contractor Must Include A Signed Copy Of Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. This Shall Be Submitted With The Solicitation Attachments. Addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services The Government Will Perform An Evaluation Using A Comparative Evaluation Of Each Quote. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another In Order To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government. Comparative Evaluation Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offeror(s)s: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability (b) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror(s) Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. The Contracting Officer Will Award One, Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Quote Conforming To The Rfq Is Most Advantageous To The Government. Price The Government Reserves The Right To Award To An Offeror With Other Than The Lowest Price. The Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Whose Quote Represents The Best Overall Value To The Government. Technical The Offeror Clearly Demonstrates In Its Response A Clear Understanding Of All The Government S Requirements And Effective Approach For The Completion Of Service In Accordance With The Sow. Past Performance Offerors Must Have A Record Of Satisfactory Or Neutral Past Performance. If No Record Of Past Performance Is Found, The Offeror Will Receive A Rating Of Neutral. The Government Will Utilize But Is Not Limited To Internal Documentation Including Federal Awardee Performance And Information System (fapiis) For Determining The Past Performance Of Offerors. â Section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits, Or Attachmentsâ â See Attached Document: Attachment A Statement Of Work See Attached Document: Attachment B Price Scheduleââ See Attached Document: Attachment C Wage Determination Point Of Contact Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 3 Of 3 Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 1 Of 3 Andrew Chmielewski Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov End Of Document

Details: The Solicitation Is Amended To Dissolve The Sdvosb Set Aside And Reissue In An Unrestricted Basis. description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, 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. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 January 17, 2025. this Solicitation Is Unrestricted. Any Business Size Can Participate. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34m. The Fsc/psc Is J065. the Department Of Veterans Affairs, Manchester Nh Va Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (sps) Department, Needs Instrument Maintenance Service. There Are 185 Trays To Be Serviced. see The Attached Statement Of Work With The Equipment List. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations. the Blanket Purchase Agreement Period Of Performance Is 2/1/2025 1/31/2030. place Of Performance/place Of Delivery manchester Vamc 718 Smyth Road manchester, Nh 03104-7007 the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Quoters Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) provisions That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Requirements Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. (end Of Provision) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) far Number title date 52.204-7 system For Award Management oct 2018 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment nov 2021 52.204-29 federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures dec 2023 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.229-11 tax On Certain Foreign Procurements Notice And Representation jun 2020 852.239-75 information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice feb 2023 (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) (end Of Provision) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated Into 52.212-4 As An Addendum To This Contract: 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 1/15/2025 Through 1/14/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) The Government May Require Continued Performance Of Any Services Within The Limits And At The Rates Specified In The Contract. These Rates May Be Adjusted Only As A Result Of Revisions To Prevailing Labor Rates Provided By The Secretary Of Labor. The Option Provision May Be Exercised More Than Once, But The Total Extension Of Performance Hereunder Shall Not Exceed 6 Months. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Designate An Administrative Contracting Officer (aco) For The Purpose Of Performing Certain Tasks/duties In The Administration Of The Contract. Such Designation Will Be In Writing Through An Aco Letter Of Delegation And Will Identify The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Aco. A Copy Of The Aco Letter Of Delegation Will Be Furnished To The Contractor. (end Of Clause) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) far Number title date 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-9 personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel jan 2011 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 852.204-70 personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel may 2020 (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2024) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (a)(1-7), (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(36), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59), (c)(1), (c)(5),(c)(7),(c)(8), (d), And (e). all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Point Of Contact At Manases.cabrera@va.gov. 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's Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services basis For Award. The Government Will Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: technical past Performance price veterans Involvement evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2 (b) (3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation, But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: technical Or Quality: The Quotation Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Solicitation And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. past Performance: The Past Performance Evaluation Will Assess The Relative Risks Associated With A Quoter S Likelihood Of Success In Fulfilling The Solicitation S Requirements As Indicated By The Quoter S Record Of Past Performance. The Past Performance Evaluation May Be Based On The Contracting Officer S Knowledge Of And Previous Experience With The Supply Or Service Being Acquired; Customer Surveys, And Past Performance Questionnaire Replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) At Http://www.cpars.gov/; Or Any Other Reasonable Basis. veterans Involvement: In Accordance With Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (vaar) 852.215-70 (deviation), Service-disabled Veteran-owned And Veteran-owned Small Business (vosb) Evaluation Factors, The Government Will Assign Evaluation Credit For A Quoter (i.e., Prime Contractor) Which Is A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Or A Vosb. To Receive Credit, An Offeror Must Be Registered And Verified In Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Time Of Quotation Submission And At Time Of Award ( Https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) And Must Meet Federal Small Business Size Standards For The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Assigned To This Solicitation. Non-sdvosb/vosb Quotations That Use Sdvosbs Or Vosbs As Subcontractors Will Receive Some Consideration Under This Evaluation Factor. Quoters Must State In Their Quotations The Names Of The Sdvosbs And Vosbs With Whom They Intend To Subcontract And Provide A Brief Description Of The Proposed Subcontracts And The Approximate Dollar Values Of The Proposed Subcontracts. In Addition, The Proposed Subcontractors Must Be Registered And Verified In The Vetbiz.gov Vip Database ( Https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/) And Must Meet Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Naics Code Assigned To This Solicitation At Time Of Both Quotation Submission And At Time Of Award. price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices, Including All Options. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. (end Of Provision) 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. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 28, 2025, At 4:30pm At Manases.cabrera@va.gov the Last Day For Questions Is January 24, 2025, At 4:30pm. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). 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 contracting Poc Manases Cabrera At Manases.cabrera@va.gov

Details: Page 1 Of 11 Page 1 Of 14 Page 15 Of 16 Page 1 Of Page 1 Of Description This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation (css) For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Far Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services., Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures Found At Far Part 13 And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. This Solicitation Number 36c24425q0238 Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Government Anticipates Awarding One, Five-year, Firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (idiq) Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-07 (effective Date 08/29/2024) And Can Be Found At: Far | Acquisition.gov . The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 561790 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19.0 Million And The Product/service Code Is: H312 This Solicitation Is A Small Business Set-aside. â This Solicitation Requires Registration With The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Award, Pursuant To Applicable Regulations And Guidelines. Registration Information Is At: Http://www.sam.gov . Confirmation Of Sam Registration Will Be Validated Prior To Awarding A Contract.â â The Veterans Integrated Service Network 04 (visn4), Has A New Requirement For Fire Door Inspection Services At The Wilkes-barre Va Medical Center As Listed In The Statement Of Work (sow), Attachment A.ââ â The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Requirements Cited In The Sow. All Work Is To Be Performed In Accordance With Applicable Federal, State, And Local Regulations Or Ordinances. All Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Quotation For The Following: Pricing Schedule, Attachment C. Place Of Performance: Wilkes-barre Vamc. Visn-04 Intends To Award One Five-year Idiq Contract With Orders Anticipated To Begin Approximately: 1/30/2025-1/29/2030. A Complete Description Of The Services To Be Acquired, And/or Applicable Government Need(s) Are As Follows: See Attachment A: Performance Work Statement. Contracting Office Address: Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) Va Pittsburgh Medical Center 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Contract Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Clause) Far Number Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.204-9 52.204-13 Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel System For Award Management Maintenance Jan 2011 Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.216-18 Ordering (aug 2020) (a) Any Supplies And Services To Be Furnished Under This Contract Shall Be Ordered By Issuance Of Delivery Orders Or Task Orders By The Individuals Or Activities Designated In The Schedule. Such Orders May Be Issued From 1/30/2025-1/29/2030. (b) All Delivery Orders Or Task Orders Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of This Contract. In The Event Of Conflict Between A Delivery Order Or Task Order And This Contract, The Contract Shall Control. (c) A Delivery Order Or Task Order Is Considered "issued" When (1) If Sent By Mail (includes Transmittal By U.s. Mail Or Private Delivery Service), The Government Deposits The Order In The Mail; (2) If Sent By Fax, The Government Transmits The Order To The Contractor S Fax Number; Or (3) If Sent Electronically, The Government Either (i) Posts A Copy Of The Delivery Order Or Task Order To A Government Document Access System, And Notice Is Sent To The Contractor; Or (ii) Distributes The Delivery Order Or Task Order Via Email To The Contractor S Email Address. (d) Orders May Be Issued By Methods Other Than Those Enumerated In This Clause Only If Authorized In The Contract. (end Of Clause) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (oct 1995) (a) Minimum Order. When The Government Requires Supplies Or Services Covered By This Contract In An Amount Of Less Than $200.00, The Government Is Not Obligated To Purchase, Nor Is The Contractor Obligated To Furnish, Those Supplies Or Services Under The Contract. (b) Maximum Order. The Contractor Is Not Obligated To Honor (1) Any Order For A Single Item In Excess Of $200.00; (2) Any Order For A Combination Of Items In Excess Of $50,000.00; Or (3) A Series Of Orders From The Same Ordering Office Within 30 Days That Together Call For Quantities Exceeding The Limitation In Paragraph (b)(1) Or (2) Of This Section. (c) If This Is A Requirements Contract (i.e., Includes The Requirements Clause At Subsection 52.216-21 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation (far)), The Government Is Not Required To Order A Part Of Any One Requirement From The Contractor If That Requirement Exceeds The Maximum-order Limitations In Paragraph (b) Of This Section. (d) Notwithstanding Paragraphs (b) And (c) Of This Section, The Contractor Shall Honor Any Order Exceeding The Maximum Order Limitations In Paragraph (b), Unless That Order (or Orders) Is Returned To The Ordering Office Within 1 Days After Issuance, With Written Notice Stating The Contractor's Intent Not To Ship The Item (or Items) Called For And The Reasons. Upon Receiving This Notice, The Government May Acquire The Supplies Or Services From Another Source. (end Of Clause) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (oct 1995) This Is An Indefinite-quantity Contract For The Supplies Or Services Specified, And Effective For The Period Stated, In The Schedule. The Quantities Of Supplies And Services Specified In The Schedule Are Estimates Only And Are Not Purchased By This Contract. (b) Delivery Or Performance Shall Be Made Only As Authorized By Orders Issued In Accordance With The Ordering Clause. The Contractor Shall Furnish To The Government, When And If Ordered, The Supplies Or Services Specified In The Schedule Up To And Including The Quantity Designated In The Schedule As The "maximum." The Government Shall Order At Least The Quantity Of Supplies Or Services Designated In The Schedule As The "minimum." (c) Except For Any Limitations On Quantities In The Order Limitations Clause Or In The Schedule, There Is No Limit On The Number Of Orders That May Be Issued. The Government May Issue Orders Requiring Delivery To Multiple Destinations Or Performance At Multiple Locations. (d) Any Order Issued During The Effective Period Of This Contract And Not Completed Within That Period Shall Be Completed By The Contractor Within The Time Specified In The Order. The Contract Shall Govern The Contractor's And Government's Rights And Obligations With Respect To That Order To The Same Extent As If The Order Were Completed During The Contract's Effective Period; Provided, That The Contractor Shall Not Be Required To Make Any Deliveries Under This Contract After 1/29/2030. (end Of Clause) Far 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetationâ(apr 1984) The Contractorâshallâuse Reasonable Care To Avoid Damaging Existing Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation On The Government Installation. If The Contractor S Failure To Use Reasonable Care Causes Damage To Any Of This Property, The Contractorâshallâreplace Or Repair The Damage At No Expense To The Government As Theâcontracting Officerâdirects. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Make Such Repair Or Replacement, The Contractorâshallâbe Liable For The Cost, Whichâmayâbe Deducted From The Contract Price. (end Of Clause) Vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024). The Following Subparagraphs Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (b)(9), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(18), (b)(23), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(31), (b)(32), (b)(33), (b)(34), (b)(35), (b)(36), (b)(37), (b)(39), (b)(46), (b)(51), (b)(55), (b)(56), (b)(59). Subparagraph (c)(1), (c)(2) Class 25190/ Monetary Wage-fringe Benefits $34.69, (c)(7), (c)(8). The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition And May Be Incorporated By Reference: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) This Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (end Of Provision) Far Number Title Date 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 852.233-70 852.239-75 Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution Information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice Oct 2018 Feb 2023 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance (nov 2021) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (apr 1984) The Government Contemplates Award Of A Firm-fixed-price, Idiq Contract Resulting From This Solicitation. 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) Notify The Following: Nicholas Guzenski Through Va Email: Nicholas.guzenski@va.gov 852.233 70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) (end Of Clause) Addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services: Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. Quotes In Response To This Rfq Are Due On 2:00 Pm (est), Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Writing And Sent Via Email To Contracting Specialist: Andrew Chmielewski; Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov. Please Insert Solicitation Number 36c24425q0238 Wilkes-barre Fire Door Inspection Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Submissions Shall Be 5mb Or Less. If The Email Is More Than 5mb, Submit Multiple Emails Labeling Them 1 Of Xx, 2 Of Xx, Etc. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Shall Be Forwarded In Writing Via Email To The Contracting Specialist By 2:00 Pm Est, Thursday January 9, 2025. Questions Will Not Be Accepted After This Date. Responses To The Offeror S Question(s) Will Be Posted Via An Amendment On Sam.gov / Contract Opportunities Via: Http://www.sam.gov Failure To Follow All Instructions May Result In Offeror(s)s Being Determined As Non-responsive And Be Removed From This Competition. All Proposals Shall Be Valid 60 Days From The Quote Response Date. Offeror(s)s Are Cautioned To Be Responsive To All Requirements In The Sow And To Provide Sufficient Information To Allow For Evaluation Of The Quotes. Offeror S Are Required To Submit The Following: Attachment C: Price Schedule: Please Complete Price Information In The Last Two Columns Of Attachment C And Return With Your Quote. To Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Shall 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:" And A Statement To Acknowledge Amendments, If Applicable. Cover Letter. Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Cover Letter Identifying Their Company Name, Contact Information, Cage Code, Sam Unique Entity Id (uei) Number Of The Prime And Any Teaming Partner/subcontractor. Offeror(s)s Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision 52.212-3 With Their Quote If The Offeror(s) Has Not Completed It Electronically In The System For Award Management (sam), Accessed Via: Http://www.sam.gov Offeror(s)s Shall Submit A Technical Capability Which Shall Address The Following At A Minimum: Staffing/contractor Personnel: Explain Ability To Supply Adequate Staff To Perform Gauge Calibration In Accordance With The Sow. Qualifications: Explain Contractor S Ability To Meet Industry Standards In Accordance With The Sow With Regards To Gauge Calibration. The Evaluator Shall Submit Past Performance Questionnaire (attachment B) With Their Quote. Offeror(s)s Shall Provide Up To Three (3) References, Preferably Of Government Work, Performed In The Last Three (3) Years. Past Performance Information Shall Be Recent (performance Within The Last Three Years) And Relevant To This Scope Of Work. All Past Performance References Shall Be Completed By The Evaluator And Include Name Of Client, Customer Point Of Contact, Customer Telephone Number, Contract Number, Award Amount, Project/service Location, And Other Information Relevant To This Quote. The Apparent Awardees Past Performance Will Be Evaluated As Part Of The Contractor Responsibility Determination To Ensure The Presence Of An Acceptable Performance Record In Accordance With Far 9.104-1. The Government Reserves The Right To Seek Past Performance Information From Any Sources Not Included In Your Past Performance And Available To The Government To Include, But Not Limited To, Cpars Or Other Databases; Interviews With Program Managers, Customers, And Contracting Officers; And References Provided By The Contractor. The Contractor Must Include A Signed Copy Of Vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction. This Shall Be Submitted With The Solicitation Attachments. Addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services The Government Will Perform An Evaluation Using A Comparative Evaluation Of Each Quote. The Government Will Compare Quotes To One Another In Order To Select The Quote That Best Benefits The Government. Comparative Evaluation Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Far 13.106-2(b)(3). The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offeror(s)s: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability (b) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of A Quote, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror(s) Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Quote, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept A Quote, Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. The Contracting Officer Will Award One, Firm Fixed Price Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Offeror(s) Whose Quote Conforming To The Rfq Is Most Advantageous To The Government. Price The Government Reserves The Right To Award To An Offeror With Other Than The Lowest Price. The Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Whose Quote Represents The Best Overall Value To The Government. Technical The Offeror Clearly Demonstrates In Its Response A Clear Understanding Of All The Government S Requirements And Effective Approach For The Completion Of Service In Accordance With The Sow. Past Performance Offerors Must Have A Record Of Satisfactory Or Neutral Past Performance. If No Record Of Past Performance Is Found, The Offeror Will Receive A Rating Of Neutral. The Government Will Utilize But Is Not Limited To Internal Documentation Including Federal Awardee Performance And Information System (fapiis) For Determining The Past Performance Of Offerors. â Section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits, Or Attachmentsâ â See Attached Document: Attachment A Statement Of Work See Attached Document: Attachment B Past Performance Questionnaire See Attached Document: Attachment C Price Scheduleââ See Attached Document: Attachment D Wage Determination Point Of Contact Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 3 Of 3 Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice Page 1 Of 3 Andrew Chmielewski Department Of Veterans Affairs Regional Procurement Office East Network Contracting Office 4 (nco 4) 1010 Delafield Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa 15215 Andrew.chmielewski@va.gov End Of Document

Details: Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 3 Of 11 combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 1 Of 9 description combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 11 Of 11 combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 1 Of 10 page 1 Of this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products, 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. this Is A Brand Name Or Equal To Request For Quote (rfq), And The Solicitation Number Is 36c26025q0159. The Government Anticipates Awarding A Firm-fixed Price Supply Order From This Solicitation. this Is A Solicitation For A Smart Mattress, Base Frame, Mattress Cover, Remote And Set-up. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2025-02 January 3, 2025. this Solicitation Is An Unrestricted Open Market Solicitation. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 337910, With A Small Business Size Standard Of 1000 Or Fewer Employees, And The Psc Is 6530. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations That Are Brand Name Or Equal To Sleep Number As Follows: quantity manufacturer Part description 6 i2p5 sleep Number New P5 360 Queen Smart Mattress 60 X80 6 sleep Number New Flexfit 2 Queen Bed Base 6 424201 sleep Number Total Encasement Mattress Cover For Smart Beds Queen 6 126016 sleep Number New Smart Remote Compatible With Mattress And Frame 1 sleep Number Half Day Delivery Install Set Up standard Warranty Shall Apply To All Parts Listed. A 15 Year Warranty Is Desired. must Meet All Required Federal Mandates For Medical Use. salient Characteristics queen Smart Mattress: 60 X 80 weight Capacity: Supports Up To 550 Lb. adjustable Firmness includes Air Hoses And A Power Supply To In/deflate Mattress power Supply Compatible With A 100 240 Vac Grounded Wall Socket must Be Compatible With Adjustable Base breathable queen Bed Base: weight Capacity: Can Support A Working Load Of Mattress, Mattress Cover, System Hardware And An Additional 550 Lb adjustable To Multiple Positions, Including Supine To Upright Head Position And Varied Levels Of Foot Positions. designed For And Supports Queen Mattress includes An Electric Control System, Power Cord Connections And Cables total Encasement Mattress Cover: washable, Zippered Cover Fully Encases Mattress And Hose Openings. waterproof And Will Block Bed Bugs, Dust Mites And Allergens smart Remote: hand Control That Adjusts Firmness Of Mattress And The Position Of The Base (hardwired To The Bed Is Desired, But Not Required) compatible With Smart Frame And Mattress delivery/install Set-up: deliver And Assemble Complete Bed Packages To Va Medical Center American Lake Sleep Lab, Set Up Beds In Designated Rooms And Haul Away Packaging, Old Mattresses And Frames coordinate With Poc At Sleep Lab For Delivery Times 52.211-6â brand Name Or Equal. as Prescribed Inâ 11.107(a), Insert The Following Provision: brand Name Or Equalâ (aug 1999) (a)â if An Item In Thisâ solicitationâ is Identified As "brand Name Or Equal," The Purchase Description Reflects The Characteristics And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Government S Needs. The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics That "equal"â productsâ mustâ meet Are Specified In Theâ solicitation. (b)â to Be Considered For Award,â offersâ of "equal"â products, Including "equal"â productsâ of The Brand Name Manufacturer,â must- (1)â meet The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In Thisâ solicitation; (2)â clearly Identify The Item By- (i)â brand Name, If Any; And (ii)â make Or Model Number; (3)â includeâ descriptive Literatureâ such As Illustrations, Drawings, Or A Clear Reference To Previously Furnished Descriptive Data Or Information Available To Theâ contracting Officer; And (4)â clearly Describe Any Modifications Theâ offerorâ plans To Make In A Product To Make It Conform To Theâ solicitationâ requirements. Mark Any Descriptive Material To Clearly Show The Modifications. (c)â theâ contracting Officerâ will Evaluate "equal"â productsâ on The Basis Of Information Furnished By Theâ offerorâ or Identified In Theâ offerâ and Reasonably Available To Theâ contracting Officer. Theâ contracting Officerâ is Not Responsible For Locating Or Obtaining Any Information Not Identified In Theâ offer. (d)â unless Theâ offerorâ clearly Indicates In Itsâ offerâ that The Product Being Offered Is An "equal" Product, Theâ offerorâ shallâ provide The Brand Name Product Referenced In Theâ solicitation. (end Of Provision) delivery Fob Destination Is Preferred, 30-60 Days After Receipt Of Order. All Deliveries Will Be Coordinated With The Puget Sound Va Medical Center Point Of Contact. place Of Delivery: department Of Veterans Affairs va Puget Sound american Lake Medical Center 9600 Veterans Dr. tacoma, Wa 98493 . the 6 Rooms Within The Sleep Lab Located At The American Lake Campus: Room Numbers Are 301,303,304,305,306,307. the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial 52.204-7 system For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.204-24 representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.211-6 brand Name Or Equal (aug 1999) 52.212-3 offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) 52.225-2 buy American Certificate (oct 2022) 52.252-1 provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar Provisions: 852.239-75 information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (feb 2023) (a) Gray Market Items Are Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem) Goods Sold Through Unauthorized Channels In Direct Competition With Authorized Distributors. This Procurement Is For New Oem Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e., Replacement Parts) For Va Medical Centers. No Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. (b) Offeror Shall Be An Oem, Authorized Dealer, Authorized Distributor Or Authorized Reseller For The Proposed Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment (i.e., Replacement Parts), Verified By An Authorization Letter Or Other Documents From The Oem, Such That The Oem S Warranty And Service Are Provided And Maintained By The Oem. All Software Licensing, Warranty And Service Associated With The Medical Supplies, Medical Equipment And/or Services Contracts For Maintenance Of Medical Equipment Shall Be In Accordance With The Oem Terms And Conditions. (c) The Delivery Of Gray Market Items To The Va In The Fulfillment Of An Order/award Constitutes A Breach Of Contract. Accordingly, The Va Reserves The Right Enforce Any Of Its Contractual Remedies. This Includes Termination Of The Contract Or, Solely At The Va S Election, Allowing The Vendor To Replace, At No Cost To The Government, Any Remanufactured Or Gray Market Item(s) Delivered To A Va Medical Facility Upon Discovery Of Such Items. (d) Any Award Made As A Result Of This Solicitation Will Be Made On An All Or Nothing Basis. (e) Offerors Are Warned Against Contacting Any Va Personnel Other Than The Contracting Officer And Contract Specialist Prior To Placement Of Any Award Made Resulting From This Rfq. If Such Contact Occurs And Found To Be Prejudicial To Competing Contractors, The Offeror Making Such Contact May Be Excluded From Award Considerations. (f) All Proprietary Information Shall Be Clearly And Properly Marked. If The Offeror Submits Annexes, Documentation, Attachments, Or The Like, Not Specifically Required By This Solicitation, Such Will Count Against The Offeror S Page Limitations Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Specific Volume Instructions Below. (g) All Information Shall Be Confined To The Appropriate File. The Offeror Shall Confine Submissions To Essential Matters, Sufficient To Define The Quote And Provide An Adequate Basis For Evaluation. Offerors Are Responsible For Including Sufficient Details, In A Concise Manner, To Permit A Complete And Accurate Evaluation Of Each Quote. (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) far 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Items : The Government May Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. In Accordance With Far 9.104-2, The Special Standards Of Responsibility Described Below Apply To This Procurement. Offerors Who Fail To Meet Any Special Standards Of Responsibility Will Not Be Eligible To Receive Contract Award. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: special Standards Of Responsibility: (per Far 9.104-2) The Following Special Standards Of Responsibility Apply To This Procurement: sp1: Offeror Must Be A Manufacturer Authorized Provider For The Items Provided. A Letter From The Manufacturer Stating Such Must Be Included With Any Response To This Solicitation. price (a) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offeror's Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. far 52.213-3 Offerors Are Advised To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer If Has Not Been Completed On Sam.gov. Offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal 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. all Service-disabled Veteran Owned Businesses Or Veteran Owned Businesses Must Be Registered/certified With The U.s Small Business Administration At Veteran Small Business Certification Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products (oct 2018) addendum To Far 52.212-4 The Following Clauses Are Included As A Part Of The Addendum: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52.219-6 notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644) 52.225-1 (buy American Supplies) 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013) 52.233-3 protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). 52.252-2 clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar Clauses: 852.203-70 commercial Advertising (may 2018) 852.212-71 gray Market Items (nov 2018) 852.232-72 electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) 852.239-76 information And Communication Technology Accessibility (feb 2023) 852.242-71 administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) 852.246-71 rejected Goods (oct 2018) 852.247-73 packing For Domestic Shipment (oct 2018) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable And Incorporated By Reference: 52.204-10 52.204-27 reporting Executive Compensation & First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note) prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328) 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note) 52.219-6 notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). 52.219-28 52.219-27 post Award Small Business Program Representation (mar 2023) (15 U.s.c 632(a)(2)) notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2022) 52.222-3 52.222-19 convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o. 11755) child Labor Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024) (e.o. 13126) 52.222-21 prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015) 52.222-26 equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o. 11246) 52.222-36 equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c. 793) 52.222-50 combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. 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Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Justice Bureau Of Corrections Muntinlupa City Philippine Bidding Documents Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) (procurement/contract No. 009) Sixth Edition July 2020 Bids And Awards Committee 202 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 6 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 13 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 19 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 24 Section Vi. Specifications 26 Section Vii. Drawings 59 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities 60 Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents 61 Section I. Invitation To Bid Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Justice Bureau Of Corrections Muntinlupa City Invitation To Bid Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) 1. The Bureau Of Corrections, Through The National Expenditure Program (nep) Of 2025 Capital Outlay, Intends To Apply The Sum Of Three Hundred Million Pesos Only (₱300,000,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) With Identification Number _epa-009__. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Bureau Of Corrections Now Invites Bids For Provision Of A Detailed Preliminary Architectural And Engineering Design, Detailed Engineering Requirements And Actual Construction Of The Bureau Of Corrections Super Maximum Security Facility, Based On The Final Detailed Architectural And Engineering Design, To Be Approved By The Head Of Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Conformably With The Minimum Standards Set Forth In The (1) Presidential Decree (pd) No. 1096, National Building Code Of The Philippines (2) Batas Pambansa (bp)blg. 344, An Act To Enhance The Mobility Of Disabled Persons By Requiring Certain Public Buildings, Institutions, Establishments And Public Utilities To Install Facilities And Other Devices (3) National Structural Code Of The Philippines (nscp), Volume I, 2010 (4) Philippine Electrical Code (pec), 2009 (5) Revised Plumbing Code Of The Philippines (6) Revised Irr Of Ra 10575 (7) Republic Act (ra) No. 9514, Revised Fire Code Of The Philippines And (8) Applicable Local Regulations And Ordinances. Completion Of The Works Is Required Within Three Hundred Sixty-five (365) Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed A Contract Similar To The Project Amounting To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Within The Last Six (6) Years. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act.” Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Cooperatives, And Partnerships Or Organizations With At Least Seventy-five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Bureau Of Corrections And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From Monday To Friday From 8:00am To 5:00pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On _december 28, 2024 (08:00am To 05:00pm) To January 20, 2025 (01:29 Pm)_____ From The Given Address And Website(s) Below. It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Bucor.gov.ph, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee Of Fifty Thousand (₱50,000.00) Pesos Only For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person Or By Facsimile. 6. The Bureau Of Corrections Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On _january 06, 2025 (01:30pm)__ At Bac Conference Room Nbp Reservation Muntinlupa City, Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address As Indicated Below, On Or Before __january 20, 2025 (01:30pm)_____. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 15. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On __january 20, 2025 (01:30pm)____ At The Bac Conference Room Nbp Reservation Muntinlupa City. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Bureau Of Corrections Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Ma. Adoracion I. Viñas Office Of The Bac Secretariat Supply Office, Bureau Of Corrections, Muntinlupa City Tel # 02-8809-8587/02-8478-0907 Bacsec2022@gmail.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Bucor.gov.ph Date Of Issue: _______________ Ccsupt Celso S Bravo Chairperson, Bids And Awards Committee Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Bureau Of Corrections Invites Bids For The Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf), With Project Identification Number__________________. [note: The Project Identification Number Is Assigned By The Procuring Entity Based On Its Own Coding Scheme And Is Not The Same As The Philgeps Reference Number, Which Is Generated After The Posting Of The Bid Opportunity On The Philgeps Website.] The Procurement Project Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) Is For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi (specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2025 In The Amount Of Three Hundred Million Pesos Only (₱300,000,000.00). 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is: Nga, The National Expenditure Program 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manual And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Invitation To Bid By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contracted Works And The Conditions For This Project, Such As The Location And The Nature Of The Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. The Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Section 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. A Contract Is Considered To Be “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Has The Major Categories Of Work Stated In The Bds. 5.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bidding Document Prepared For This Purpose. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.2 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Associated Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: A. Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 7.1. [if Procuring Entity Has Determined That Subcontracting Is Allowed During The Bidding, State:] The Bidder Must Submit Together With Its Bid The Documentary Requirements Of The Subcontractor(s) Complying With The Eligibility Criteria Stated In Itb Clause 5 In Accordance With Section 23.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Pursuant To Section 23.1 Thereof. 7.2. [if Subcontracting Is Allowed During The Contract Implementation Stage, State:] The Supplier May Identify Its Subcontractor During The Contract Implementation Stage. Subcontractors Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Section 23.1 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In Itb Clause 5 To The Implementing Or End-user Unit. 7.3. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Project Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under The Contract. The Supplier Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants, Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants, Or Workmen. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address At Bac Conference Room Nbp Reservation Muntinlupa City And/or Through Videoconferencing/webcasting} As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 10.2. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 10.3. A Valid Pcab License Is Required, And In Case Of Joint Ventures, A Valid Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project. Any Additional Type Of Contractor License Or Permit Shall Be Indicated In The Bds. 10.4. A List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen) Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data Shall Be Provided. These Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set In The Bds. 10.5. A List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be, Must Meet The Minimum Requirements For The Contract Set In The Bds. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 11.2. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Alternative Bids Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 13. Bid Prices All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Project As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By The Neda And Approved By The Gppb Pursuant To The Revised Guidelines For Contract Price Escalation Guidelines. 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 14.1. Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 14.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: A. Philippine Pesos. 15. Bid Security 15.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 15.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission To The Given Website Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 18.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 18.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, All Bids And Combinations Of Bids As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 16 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. 19.3. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post Qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps), And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21. Signing Of The Contract The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.2 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Refer To Contracts Which Have The Same Major Categories Of Work, Which Shall Be: Architectural, Engineering Design, Detailed Engineering Requirements And Construction Of Building With Concreting Works. 7.1 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed 10.3 A Valid Pcab License Is Required, And In Case Of Joint Ventures, A Valid Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project. 10.4 The Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set Below: For Design Personnel: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience Principal Architect The Principal Architect Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Ten (10) Years’ Experience Experience In The Design Of Residential, Government Offices Or Institutional Facilities, And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. Structural Engineer The Structural Engineer Must Be A Duly-licensed Civil Engineer With At Least Ten (10) Years’ Experience. Experience In Structural Design And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. Professional Electrical Engineer The Electrical Engineer Must Be A Registered Professional Electrical Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In The Design Of Lighting, Power Distribution, Communication Systems (specifically Structured And Local Area Network Cabling, Pabx), Building Management Systems And Preferably Knowledgeable In Developments In Emergent Efficient Lighting Technologies And Energy Management. Professional Mechanical Engineer The Mechanical Engineer Must Be A Professional Mechanical Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Hvac And Fire Protection Systems And Preferably Knowledgeable In Emergent, Alternative Energy- Efficient Hvac Technologies. Electronics And Communications Engineer The Electronics And Communications Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In The Design Of Communications Systems, And Preferably Knowledgeable In The Application Of Building Automation And Surveillance Systems. Sanitary Engineer The Sanitary Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In The Design Of Building Water Supply And Distribution, Plumbing, And Preferably Knowledgeable In Waste Water Management/treatment, And Emergent, Alternative Effluent Collection And Treatment System. The Design & Build Contractor May, As Needed And At Its Own Expense, Add Additional Professionals And/or Support Personnel For The Optimal Performance Of All Architectural And Engineering Design Services, As Stipulated In These Terms Of Reference, For The Project. Prospective Bidders Shall Attach Each Individual’s Resume And Prc License Of The (professional) Staff. Design Personnel May Also Be Utilized For The Construction Phase Provided That The Same Meet The Minimum Number Of Years Of Experience In The Construction Of Similar Projects. For Construction Personnel: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience Project Manager The Project Manager Shall Be A Licensed Architect Or Engineer With At Least Eight (8) Years Relevant Experience. Relevant Experience On Similar And Comparable Projects In Different Locations. The Project Manager Should Have A Proven Record Or Managerial Capability Through The Directing/managing Of Major Civil Engineering Works, Including Projects Of A Similar Magnitude. Project Architect/engineer The Project Architect/engineer Shall Be A Licensed Architect Or Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. Materials Engineer (m.e. I) The Materials Engineer Must Be Duly Accredited With The Dpwh And With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. Electrical Engineer The Electrical Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Lighting, Power Distribution, Communication Systems (specifically Structured And Local Area Network Cabling, Pabx), Building Management Systems. Mechanical Engineer The Mechanical Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Hvac And Fire Protection. Sanitary Engineer The Sanitary Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Building Water Supply And Distribution, Plumbing. Foreman The Foreman Must Have At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience. Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. Safety Officer The Sanitary Officer Must Have At Least Two (2) Years’ Experience. Must Be An Accredited Safety Practitioner By The Department Of Labor And Employment (dole) And Must Have Undergone The Prescribed Forty (40) Hour Construction Safety And Health Training (cosh) 10.5 The Minimum Major Equipment Requirements Are The Following: Equipment Capacity Number Of Units Backhoe At Least 38hp With 0.055 To 0.160 M3 Bucket Capacity 1 Pay Loader At Least 2.5 To 9.5 M3 Bucket Capacity 1 Dump Truck At Least 10 Cu.m. 2 Generator 50kva 1 Concrete Mixers 1 Bagger 4 Welding Machines 300amp Heavy Duty 4 Submersible Dredging Pump At Least 1hp And 2” Output 1 Prospective Bidders Shall Attach The List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be. 12 No Further Instructions. 15.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A. The Amount Of Not Less Than 2% Of The Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; B. The Amount Of Not Less Than 5% Of The Abc, If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 19.2 No Further Instructions. 20 Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its; 1. Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) 2. Supporting Documents For The Slcc (notice Of Award And/or Notice To Proceed And Project Owner’s Certificate Of Final Acceptance Issued By The Owner Other Than The Contractor Or The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Final Rating, Which Must Be At Least Satisfactory. In Case Of Contracts With The Private Sector, An Equivalent Document Shall Be Submitted) 3. Certified True Copy Coming From The Issuing Agency Of Valid And Current Registration Certificate (sec Certificate Of Registration For Corporation Or Dti Certificate Of Registration For Sole Proprietorship Or Cda Certificate Of Registration For Cooperative) 4. Valid And Current Mayor’s Or Business Permit 5. Valid And Current Tax Clearance 6. Valid And Current Pcab License And Registration 7. Audited Financial Statement 8. Three (3) Sets Photocopy Of Eligibility And Financial Envelope Duly Marked As “copy No.1”, “copy No.2” And “copy No.3” 21 No Further Instructions. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. 2. Sectional Completion Of Works If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc), References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Shall Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Possession Of Site 3.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Or Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Based On The Schedule Of Delivery Indicated In The Scc, Which Corresponds To The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 3.2 If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Above Date, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contract Time To Address Such Delay May Be Addressed Through Contract Extension Provided Under Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. The Contractor’s Obligations The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel Indicating Their Designation, In Accordance With Itb Clause 10.3 And Specified In The Bds, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 5. Performance Security 5.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr. 5.2. The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Ra No. 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 6. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 7. Warranty 7.1. In Case The Contractor Fails To Undertake The Repair Works Under Section 62.2.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 7.2. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except That Occasioned-on Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Specific Duration Of The Warranty Is Found In The Scc. 8. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Contractor Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. 9. Termination For Other Causes Contract Termination Shall Be Initiated In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before, Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Stated In Itb Clause 4. 10. Dayworks Subject To The Guidelines On Variation Order In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Dayworks Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 11. Program Of Work 11.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval The Said Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. The Submissions Of The Program Of Work Are Indicated In The Scc. 11.2. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits The Contractor Shall Permit The Gop Or The Procuring Entity To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity, As May Be Required. 13. Advance Payment The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum, Or At The Most Two Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc, Subject To The Requirements In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 14. Progress Payments The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 15.1. If Required, The Contractor Will Provide “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals As Specified In The Scc. 15.2. If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated Above, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 2 Sectional Completion Is Not Applicable The Intended Completion Date Is Three Hundred Sixty-five (365) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Ntp. 4.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor From The Date Of The Receipt Of Notice To Proceed (ntp). 6 No Further Instructions. 7.2 Fifteen (15) Years. 10 No Dayworks Are Applicable To The Contract. 11.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Fourteen (14) Calendar Days After The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed (ntp) 11.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is One Tenth Of One Percent Of The Total Contract Price. 13 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Contract Price Upon Submission To And Acceptance By The Bureau Of Corrections Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Bureau Of Corrections. 14 The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15.1 The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is Upon Actual Completion Of The Project. 15.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is Equivalent To Five Percent (5%) Of The Contract Price. Section Vi. Specifications Terms Of Reference Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm, Occidental Mindoro 1. Project Information 1.1 Project Description The Mission Of The Bucor Is To Protect Society By Confining Offenders In The Controlled Environments Of Prisons And Community-based Facilities That Are Safe, Humane, Cost-efficient, And Appropriately Secure, And That Provide Self-improvement Opportunities To Assist Offenders In Becoming Law-abiding Citizens. The Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) Shall Be Conducive To The Reformation And Rehabilitation Of Inmates That Will Bring Them Back Into The Mainstream Of Society As Useful Citizens Of The Country. The Contract Will Involve The Design And Build Scheme Leading To The Construction Of The Bureau Of Corrections Super Maximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. The Plans And Designs Shall Be In Accordance With The Plan Of The Said Structures As Conceptualized By The Bucor Planning And Design Division Or As Conceptualized By The Winning Bidder If The Latter Is Found To Be Superior (as Defined In Section 3.1.1 Of This Tor). Contractors Shall Be Required To Conduct A Bucor Led Site Inspection And Evaluation To Enable The Contractors To Develop Their Proposals Accordingly. The Bureau Of Corrections Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Out Of Any Data Presented By The Contractor. The Bucor Super Maximum Prison Facility (phase 2) Shall Be Constructed As Per Approved Drawings, Specifications, Bill Of Materials, Scope Of Works And The General Contract Conditions Following The Guidelines As Per Annex G Of Irr Of Ra 9184. This Project Aims To Be Completed Within A Year, Aligning With Our Decongestion Program. This Expedited Timeline Underscores Our Commitment To Addressing Urgent Needs Within The Correctional System And Providing Timely Solutions For The High Risk Committed Pdl. The Plans And Designs Shall Be In Accordance With The Plan Of The Said Structures As Conceptualized By The Planning And Design Division (pdd) Under. Contractors Shall Be Required To Conduct A Bucor Led Site Inspection And Evaluation To Enable The Contractors To Develop Their Proposals Accordingly. The Bucor Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Out Of Any Data Presented By The Contractor. The Construction Of Super Maximum-security Facility Shall Be Constructed As Per Approved Drawings, Specifications, Bill Of Materials, Scope Of Works And The General Contract Conditions Following The Guidelines As Per Annex G Of Irr Of Ra 9184. The Project Shall Have The Following Basic Components: A. Complete Detailed Architectural And Engineering Design Plans, Technical Specifications, And Design Calculations For The Construction Of The Project. Such Plans, Designs, And Technical Specifications Shall Be Subject For Review And Approval By The Bucor Pdd. The Design Development And The Contract Documents Phases Of The Design Shall Continue After The Bid Is Awarded. It Shall Likewise Be Subject For Review And Approval By The Director Of Directorate For Engineering Services (des). B. The Bid Shall Be Based On The Conceptual/schematic Design Drawings Prepared By The Bucor Pdd Or That Submitted By The Winning Bidder As Defined In Section 3.1.1 Of This Tor. C. The Contractor Shall Complete The Construction Of The Following Facility Component: I. One (1) Unit 2-storey“type B” Pdl Dormitory At Least 3190 Sq.m (gross Area) Polished Flooring And Sandwich Panel Roofing With The Capacity Of Atleast 340 Pdl, 2 Pdl Per Cell With Double Deck Bunk Bed (160 Cells), 1 Pdl Per Cell With Single Bed (20 Cells). The Dormitory To Include Complete Utilities, Power Supply, Cctv, Water Supply, Fire Protection; • Electrical System: Three-phase Power Line Supply, Connected From The Local Electric Utility (from Main Road/ Source To The Compound. The Power Line Shall Be Used For The Future Development Of The 50 Ha Facility. • Electrical System: Backup Power (three-phase Genset) Supply System With Capacity Not Less Than Total Computed Mva Load, Without Demand Factor (designed To Supply The Dormitory), And To Include Capacitor Bank, If Necessary; • Sewerage And Drainage Systems(pipelines To Cover From Project Site To Nearest Tapping Point); • Water Supply System With Sufficient Pressure To Provide The Water Requirement Of The Psdl. The System Is Oncomposed Of A Cistern Tank, Pumps, And An Overhead Water Storage Tank. Deep Well Source Water System (intake Box, Transmission Pipelines, Pressure Break Tanks, Chlorinator With Tanks And Accessories, Etc.) Whichever Is Deemed Most Suitable For The Facility And Is Authorized By The Lgu. • Fire Protection System (fire & Jockey Pump, Pump House), Fire Detection Alarm System And Fire Suppression Equipment Included In Dormitory. • Cctv Systems: To Install Cctv At Perimeter Fence To Monitor The Inside Compound And Dormitory To Monitor The Hallways And Blind Spots. Ii. 3 Meters Height Concrete Perimeter Security Fence With Concertina Above, To Cover 50 Hectares Area (plastered And Painted Finish); Iii. Primary And Secondary Fence For 1.8 Hectares Compound Including Gates, Catwalk And Post Towers (with Cr And Water Supply) (r.a. 10575 Rule 7). • 4 Meters Height Concrete Primary Perimeter Fence (with Catwalks, Concertina Wirings, Post Tower (with Cr And Water Supply) And Solar Lightings, (ra10575). • Secondary Perimeter Fence (3 Layer Concertina, Steel Mesh) With 300w Integrated Solar Light Every 3 Bays And (to Include Post Towers And Gates); Iv. Road Networks And Culverts • All Entry And Exit Point Of Any Bodies Of Water E.g. Creeks, Canals Shall Be Fenced Culvert By Metal Grills (non-corrosive); • The Project Has An Allocated Budget Sufficient To Cover At Least 1440 Sqm Of Road Construction Within The Prison Facility. While This Budget Allows For Road Development, Prioritization Shall Be Given To The Construction Of Culverts, Both Fenced And Road Culverts, To Ensure Adequate Drainage And Prevent Flooding. These Culverts Are Critical For The Road Leading From The Main Road To The Site, As Well As Along The Perimeter Of The Facility. To Accurately Assess The Project Scope And Design, Bidders Are Required To Conduct A Thorough Site Inspection To Identify And Evaluate All Necessary Culverts." 1.2 Contractual Framework The Contractual Arrangement To Be Used For The Project Is The Design-and-build (db) Scheme. Under This Scheme The Procuring Entity Awards A Single Contract For The Architectural/engineering Design And Construction To A Single Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture Or Consortium. The Winning Contractor Shall Consult And Collaborate With The Bucor Pdd For The Preparation Of The Detailed Architectural Design Of The Project. The Detailed Architectural And Engineering Design Shall Be Subject For The Review And Approval By The Bucor Pdd. Contractors Shall Be Required To Conduct A Bucor Led Site Inspection And Evaluation To Enable The Contractors To Develop Their Proposals Accordingly. The Bucor Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Out Of Any Data Presented By The Contractor. The Obligations And Liabilities Of The Contractor And Its Architect Shall Be Joint And Solidary For Purposes Of The Detailed Architectural Design Of The Project In Accordance With Article 1723 Of The Civil Code Of The Philippines And Other Pertinent Laws. The Db Scheme Of Procurement Was Recommended, Endorsed, And Adopted Pursuant To The Annex G Of Irr Of Ra 9184. 2. Scope Of Contract 2.1 Obligations Of The Winning Bidder/contractor A. Render Architectural And Allied Engineering Design Services Including Final Schematic Design Necessary For The Implementation Of The Project. The Allied Engineering Design Services Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, Design For Architectural, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, And Electromechanical. All Drawings Shall Be Generated Using Modern Modeling/drafting Software And Printed On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper. B. Undertake Detailed Architectural And Engineering Designs (daeds) Using The Given Data Such As Topographic, Hydrographic And Cross–section Surveys, Geotechnical And Geological Investigation, And Hydrologic Investigation And Initial Schematic Design Or Design Concept Provided By The Bucor Pdd Which Conforms With The Minimum Performance Specifications And Standards (mpss); C. If Applicable, Secure Environmental Clearance Or An “environmental Compliance Certificate (ecc)”. If The Proposed Project Is Considered Outside The Purview Of The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (eis) System, A Certificate Of Non- Coverage Or Certificate Of Exemption Shall Be Secured. D. The Project Shall Be Constructed According To The Daeds Prepared By The Winning Bidder And Approved By The Bucor And In Compliance With The Mpss As Well As Provided In Rule Vii, Section 7 Of The Irr Of Ra 10575. Likewise, Construction Includes Conformance To The Provisions Pertaining To Buildings Under The Latest Edition Of The Dpwh Standard Specifications For Public Works Structures, Volumes Ii And Iii (blue Book). The Blue Book Prescribes, Among Other Things, The Material Requirements And Construction Requirements For Different Items Of Work, Including The Tests To Be Conducted During Construction By The Dpwh-accredited Testing Laboratory. The Blue Book Incorporates Pertinent Provisions Of The American Society For Testing And Materials (astm) And American Concrete Institute (aci), Among Other Standards, Pertaining To Construction. Attention Shall Be Given To The Relevant Items Of Work In The Following Parts Of The Blue Book: Volume Ii ➢ Part A – Facilities For The Engineer ➢ Part B – Other General Requirements Volume Iii ➢ Part A – Earthwork ➢ Part B – Plain And Reinforced Concrete Works ➢ Part C – Finishing ➢ Part D – Electrical ➢ Part E – Mechanical ➢ Part I – Water Supply ➢ Part J – Flood Control And Drainage ➢ Part I-c – Drainage Works For Materials And Technologies Not Covered By The Blue Book, Or If The Proponent Intends To Use Any New Material/technology Which Is Not Accredited By The Dpwh Bureau Of Research And Standards (brs), The Proponent Shall Submit A Certification From A Recognized Foreign Or International Institution To The Effect That The New Materials Or Technology Meets The Mpss For This Project And Has Been Successfully Used In Existing Structures With Proven Integrity. The Winning Bidder Or Contractor Shall Be Held Liable For Design And Structural Defects And/or Failure Of The Completed Project Within The Warranty Period Specified In Section 62.2 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184; And, F. The Winning Bidder Or Contractor Shall Be Solely Responsible For The Design And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Default Resulted From Improper Design. Further, Extended Liability Of The Contractor Since It Stipulated That The Works, When Completed, Shall Be Fit For The Purpose For Which It Was Intended As Defined In The Contract. 2.2 Obligations Of The Bucor A. Provide Full Information On All Requirements For The Project; B. Approve The Winning Bidder Or Contractor’s Design Without Diminishing Their Full And Sole Responsibility For The Quality And Integrity Thereof; C. Give Prompt Written Notice Thereof To Winning Bidder Or Contractor, If It Observes Or Becomes Aware Of Any Defect In The Project; D. Designate, When Necessary, Representatives Authorized To Act On Its Behalf. It Shall Examine Documents Submitted By The Winning Bidder Or Contractor And Render Decisions Pertaining Thereto Promptly, To Avoid Unreasonable Delay In The Progress Of Their Work. It Shall Observe The Procedure Of Issuing Orders To The Winning Bidder Or Contractor; E. Supervise And Monitor The Implementation Of The Project; I. Construction Monitoring And Testing Forms: • The Use Of Construction Monitoring And Testing Forms That Will Be Provide By The Bucor - Nhq Pdd Is Mandatory Throughout The Duration Of Construction. • Oversight Of These Forms Will Be Conducted By The Engineering Services (es) Of The Sppf On Behalf Of The Bucor Pdd • Sppf-es To Impose To Contractor Testing Of All Items After Installation And/or Application. Es To Send Pdd Copy Of The Test Report/s. • Sppf-es To Monitor Material Delivery Of Contractor To Ensure All Materials Installed And/or Applied Are In Accordance With The Specifications Stated On Plans And Contract Of This Project. • In Case There Would Be Substitute Or Alternative To The Original Specification Of Material/s, Sppf- Es To Inform Pdd Of Such Variation. Ii. Bucor Engineer Visits: • Nhq Engineers And Architects (personnel Of Pdd) Will Conduct Site Visits On A Quarterly Basis Or Whenever Deemed Necessary To Ensure Compliance With Standards And Regulations. • Pdd Personnel To Witness The Final Testing And Commissioning Of The Systems, Equipment And Utilities Prior To Acceptance Of The Project Or Part Of The Project Thereof. Iii. Progress Billing Payment: • Sppf Es Engineers Will Provide Monthly Updates, Or As Deemed Necessary, On The Statement Of Work Accomplishment Based On The Actual Progress Of The Project, Including Reports Update. F. Pay The Accomplishment Accepted In The Conformance With The Mpss Included Under The Design And Build Contract. I. This Reports And Swa Updates Of The Ippf Es Will Be Reviewed And Approved By Pdd - Nhq Prior To Any Progress Billing Payments Being Made. 2.3 Bidding Documents The Bidding Documents For The Project Shall Govern The Conduct Of The Procurement Of The Project. 3. Scope Of Works 3.1 Planning And Design Phase 3.1.1 Preliminary Architectural Plan (pap) By Bidder The Approved Concept Design Shall Adopt The Provisions Indicated In Rule Vii, Section 7 Of The Irr Of Ra 10575. Bidders Shall Submit Also An Alternative Design Concept With Respect To The Actual Site Condition. This Alternative Design By The Winning Bidder Shall Be Adopted Should The Same Be Found To Be Superior Than The One Conceptualized By The Bucor Pdd. 3.1.2 Detailed Architectural And Engineering Design (daed) By The Winning Bidder During The Implementation Of The Project, The Winning Bidder Shall Prepare The Daed Of The Project And Submit The Same To The Bucor For Approval Prior To The Execution Of The Construction Works. The Winning Bidder Shall Prepare The Daed Based On Its Pap As Reviewed And Accepted By The Bucor Pdd And In Accordance With The Minimum Performance Standards And Specifications (mpss). The Daed Shall Be Undertaken With A Degree Of Accuracy That Will Allow Estimates To Be Made Within Approximately Plus Or Minus Five Percent (+/-5%) Of The Final Quantities. Once Approved By The Bucor, The Winning Bidder’s Daed Shall Form Part Of The Mpss. The Bucor-approved Daed, Together With The Mpss Provisions On Construction Under Section 2.0 Hereof, Shall Govern The Actual Construction Undertaken By The Winning Bidder. The Winning Bidder Shall Undertake The Necessary Field Surveys And Investigation In Accordance With The Dpwh Design Guidelines. In Carrying Out These Works, The Winning Bidder Shall Ensure That The Engineering, Environmental, Particularly During Field Investigations And The Development Of The Preliminary And Final Detailed Engineering Designs. The Winning Bidder Shall Ensure That All Designs Submitted For Approval Have Fully Taken Into Account Key Findings From The Engineering, Environmental, And That Negative Environmental Impacts Have Been Minimized Or Eliminated To The Fullest Extent Possible. 3.1.3 Architectural And Engineering Design Submittals I. Architectural Design A. The Building Should Be Designed With Structural, Electrical, Natural Or Combine Ventilation And Natural Lighting Following Building Design Standards. B. The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare The Preliminary Architectural Plans In Accordance With The Requirements Of The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Accessibility Law (bp 344) Including All Other Applicable Laws And Local Ordinances. Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. Site Development Plan 2. Vicinity Map 3. Perspective 4. Floor Plans 5. Elevations A. Front Elevation B. Rear Elevation C. Right Elevation D. Left Elevation 6. Sections A. Longitudinal Section B. Cross Section 7. Doors & Window Schedule 8. Plans And Details Of Stairs And Ramps 9. Schedule Of Finishes For Floors, Walls And Ceiling 10. Miscellaneous Details Ii. Structural Design A. The Proponent Shall Prepare The Necessary Structural Analysis/calculation And Design Of The Structural Members Of The Building Component In Accordance With The National Building Code Of The Philippines With Its Referral Codes Such As The Latest National Structural Code Of The Philippines. The Design For The Structure Shall Take Into Account, Among Other Things, The Seismic Requirements Of The Area To Determine The Optimum Safety Of The Whole Structure And To Minimize Possible Earthquake Damage. B. On The Basis Of The Data Obtained From The Detailed Site Investigations, Topographical/soil And Survey, Geotechnical Engineering, Foundation Investigation, Material Testing, Survey Of Existing Site Conditions, The Seismic Requirements Of The Area, The Load Requirements Of The Building And Other Investigation Required To Obtain The Data Necessary To Ensure The Safety Of The Structure, The Proposal Shall Prepare The Preliminary Structural Design Plans Of The Structure. Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. Structural Design Criteria And Design Notes 2. Foundation Plan 3. Floor Framing Plans 4. Schedule Of Slab, Beams And Girders 5. Schedule Of Columns 6. Schedule Of Footings 7. Structural Details Of Stairs/ramp, If Applicable 8. Roof Framing Plan, If Applicable 9. Schedule And Details Of Trusses, If Applicable 10. Road Design And Details (if Applicable) 11. Miscellaneous Details Iii. Sanitary/plumbing Design A. General • The Detailed Design Shall Conform To The General Standards Adopted By The Sanitary & Plumbing Code Of The Philippines And Other Pertinent Laws And Ordinances. • All Design Considerations/assumptions Shall Be Based On The Results Of The Technical Studies, Detailed Analyses, And Design Computations. • The Technical Drawings And Specifications Shall Clearly Indicate All The Details Required To Ascertain The Care And Thoroughness Devoted In The Preparation Of The Drawings. B. Drainage And Sewerage • The Drainage Layout Shall Show All The Required Information Such As Direction Of Flow, Manhole-to-manhole Distances, And Sizes Of Lines, Manholes/canals, Location Of Outfalls, Etc. • The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Design For The Sewage Treatment Plant In Accordance To The Clean Water Act Of 2004 (republic Act No. 9275) And Other Relevant Laws And Ordinances. Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. General Notes 2. Legend & Symbols 3. Sewer, Vent And Storm Drainage Layout 4. Enlarged Toilet Plan For Common And Pwd Toilets 5. Isometric Diagram 6. Miscellaneous Details 7. Drainage And Sewerage System 8. Three Chamber Septic Tank Plans And Details C. Water Supply And Distribution System • The Proponent Shall Carry Out A Preliminary Detailed Design For The Water Supply Of The Project. The Design Should Be On The Basis Of The Source And Volume Of Water Supply, Water Consumption, Piping Network, And Conveyance In Accordance With The Applicable Laws, Rules And Regulations Governing Health, Safety And Sanitation. • The Contractor Shall Install Elevated Water Storage/s Per Unit Located At The Roof Deck Of The Prison Dormitories. (sufficient Capacity To Supply The Pdl) Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. General Notes 2. Legend & Symbols 3. Water Line Layout 4. Water Line Isometric Diagram 5. Water Reservoir Plans And Details 6. Miscellaneous Details Iv. Electromechanical Design A. Sewage Treatment Plant • The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Design For The Sewage Treatment Plant In Accordance To The Clean Water Act Of 2004 (republic Act No. 9275) And Other Relevant Laws And Ordinances. Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. General Notes 2. Legend & Symbols 3. Electrical System Layout 4. Mechanical System Layout 5. Instrumentation And Control System Diagrams 6. Piping And Instrumentation Diagrams (p&ids) 7. Equipment Details And Specifications 8. Electrical Power Distribution 9. Emergency Power Systems 10. Grounding And Lightning Protection 11. Control And Monitoring Systems, If Applicable 12. Safety Systems 13. Miscellaneous Details B. Fire Protection System • The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Design For The Fire Protection System In Accordance To The Fire Code Of The Philippines, (irr) Of Ra 9514, And Other Relevant Laws And Ordinances. Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. Sprinkler System 2. Sprinkler System Isometric Diagram 3. Fire Fighting Piping System Diagram 4. Fire Alarm System Layout 5. Fire Suppression System Layout 6. Smoke Management System Layout 7. Fire Pump And Water Supply 8. Miscellaneous Details V. Electrical Design A. The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Preliminary Design Plan For The Electrical And Power Supply System Of The Building In Accordance With The Electrical Code Of The Philippines, Fire Code Of The Philippines, National Building Code Of The Philippines And Other Relevant Laws And Ordinances. B. The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Design For The Electrical And Power Supply System Considering Ease Of Maintenance And Prevention Of Illegal Connections Including Electrical Supply For Ceiling Fans. C. The Prospective Bidder Shall Prepare A Design For Backup Power Generator With Capacity Not Less Than Total Computed Kva Load Without Demand Factor. D. 3-phase Electrical Supply Shall Be Sourced From The Local Electrical Utility. E. Power Line Connection From Main Source To The Facility Submittals: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality 20” X 30” Blue Print Paper Minimum Size) 1. Power Riser Diagram 2. Power Layout System 3. Lighting Layout System 4. Local Area Network System, If Applicable 5. Grounding System 6. Load Schedules 7. Others As Applicable Vi. Other Requirements  Technical Specifications  Boring Test  Structural Design And Analysis And Computation  Final Design And Construction Plans  Upon Award Of Contract, The Contractor Shall Comply The Following: O Prepare Final Draft Of Architectural And Engineering Design Plans Incorporating All Design Refinements And Revisions Based On Project Requirement Or As May Be Required By The Bucor Pdd Within The Scope Of Design. O Submit To The Bucor Design And Build Committee (bucor-dbc) The Final Architectural And Engineering Design Plans And Specifications Duly Signed And Sealed By The Concerned Professional Architect, Engineers, Incorporating All The Necessary Revisions And Refinements For Approval By The Head Of Procuring Entity. 3.2 Construction Phase The Following Works Shall Comprise This Phase: I. Permits And Clearances, The Contractor Shall Upon Authorization Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity (hope), Make Representations With The Government Agencies Concerned To Expedite The Processing Of The Necessary Permits And Certificates Such As The Following: A. Zoning Certification And Locational Clearance B. Building /electrical/sanitary Permits C. Certificate Of Occupancy D. Environmental Clearance Certificate E. All Other Permits/clearances As May Be Required For The Construction. Ii. Mobilization, The Contractor Shall Mobilize All The Required Project Team Personnel, Equipment, Tools, And Manpower With The Required Skills And In Sufficient Number As May Be Necessary For His Efficient Undertaking Of The Project. Iii. Clearing, Grubbing And Hauling/disposal Of Debris Iv. Construction Stage As A Rule, Contract Implementation Guidelines For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Shall Comply With Annex “e” Of The Revised Irr Of Ra 9184. The Following Provisions Shall Supplement These Procedures: I. No Works Shall Commence Unless The Contractor Has Submitted The Prescribed Documentary Requirements And Implementing Unit Has Given Written Approval. Work Execution Shall Be In Accordance With Reviewed And Approved Documents. Ii. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Obtaining All Necessary Information As To Risks, Contingencies And Other Circumstances Which May Affect The Works And Shall Prepare And Submit All Necessary Documents Specified By The Implementing Unit To Meet All Regulatory Approvals As Specified In The Contract Documents. Iii. The Contractor Shall Submit A Detailed Program Of Works Within Fourteen (14) Calendar Days After The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed (ntp) For Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity (hope) That Shall Include, Among Others: A. The Order In Which It Tends To Carry Out The Work Including Anticipated Timing For Each Stage Or Design/detailed Engineering And Construction; B. Periods For Review Of Specific Outputs And Any Other Submissions And Approvals; C. Sequence Of Timing For Inspection And Tests; D. General Description Of The Design And Construction Methods To Be Adopted; E. Number Of Personnel To Be Assigned For Each Stage Of The Work; F. List Of Equipment Required On Site For Each Stage Of The Work; And G. Description Of The Quality Control System To Be Utilized For The Project. Iv. Any Errors, Omissions, Inconsistencies, Inadequate Or Failure Submitted By The Contractor That Do Not Comply With The Requirements Shall Be Rectified, Resubmitted And Reviewed At The Contractor’s Cost. If The Contractor Wishes To Modify Any Design Or Document Which Has Been Previously Submitted, Reviewed And Approved, The Contractor Shall Notify The Implementing Unit Within A Reasonable Period Of Time And Shall Shoulder The Cost Of Such Changes. V. As A Rule, Changes In Design And Construction Requirements Shall Be Limited Only To Those That Have Not Been Anticipated In The Contract Signing And Approval. The Following Guidelines Shall Govern Approval For Change Or Variation Order: A. Change Orders Resulting From Design Errors, Omissions Or Non-conformance With The Performance Specifications And Parameters And The Contract Documents By The Contractor Shall Be Implemented By The Contractor At No Additional Cost To The Bureau Of Corrections. B. Provided That The Contractor Suffers Delay And/or Incurs Costs Due To Changes Or Errors In The Preparation Of Performance Specification And Parameters, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Either One Of The Following:  An Extension Of Time For Any Such Delays Under Section 10 Of Annex “e” Of Irr-a (ra9184; Or  Payments For Such Cost As Specified In The Contract Documents, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. C. The Contract Documents Shall Include The Manner And Schedule Of Payment Specifying The Estimated Contract Amount And Installments In Which The Contract Will Be Paid. D. The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Advance Payment Subject To The Provisions Of Section 4 Of Annex “e” Of The Revised Irr Of Ra 9184. E. The Implementing Unit Shall Monitor The Quality Control Procedures For The Design And Construction In Accordance With The Government Guidelines And Shall Issue The Proper Certificates Of Acceptance For Sections Of The Works Or Whole Of The Works As Provided For In The Contract Documents. F. The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Equipment, Personnel, Instruments, Documents And Others To Carry Out Specified Tests. G. This Design And Build Project Shall Have Minimum Defects Liability Period Of One (1) Year Contract Completion Or As Provided In The Contract Documents. This Is Without Prejudice To The Liabilities Imposed Upon The Engineer/architect Who Drew Up The Plans And Specification For A Building Sanctioned Under Section 1723 Of The New Civil Code Of The Philippines. H. The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable For Design And Structural Defects And/or Failure Of The Completed Project Within The Warranty Period Of 15 Years For Permanent Structures/buildings And 5 Years For Roads As Specified In Section 62.2.2 Of The Revised Irr Of Ra 9184 V. As-built Plans. The Contractor Shall Cause The Preparation And Submission Of As-built Plans Duly Signed And Sealed By All Concerned Parties Involved In The Construction In The Same Sheet Size And Scale As The Original Drawings In One (1) Blue Print Copy And One (1) Reproducible Copy. Vi. General Requirements: 1. Temporary Facilities Such As Field Offices For The Bucor Inspectorate Team, Project Engineers And Quarters For Laborers; Temporary Warehouse For The Construction Material. 2. Office Furniture And Equipment, Survey Equipment And Consumables 3. Photographs: This Item Consists Of The Supply Of Equipment And Materials, I.e., Album, Necessary To Undertake Photographic Progress Activities Of The Project And Of All Cost Incidental To The Preparation And Submission Of Photographs (at Least 12 Photographs Per Day). The Quantities For Photographs Shall Be One (1) Set Of Photographs Per Month. 4. Health And Safety Program Including Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) A. All Standard Safety Measures And Precautions Shall Be Exercised By The Contractor In The Course Of The Project For The Protection Of The Public And Its Workers And In Conformity With Dole Department Order No. 13, Series Of 1998. B. All Workers Shall Be Equipped With Proper Working Uniform And Identification At All Times. They Must Be Registered With The Governing Bucor Security Office And Must Comply With The Bucor’s Rules And Regulations. C. The Contractor Shall Secure His/her Own Equipment And Materials On Site. The Bucor Shall Not Be Liable To Any Losses Incurred During The Progress Of The Work. 5. Minimum Heavy Equipment Requirement (as Needed) For Site Development Such As: No. Item Specification 1. Backhoe 0.8 Cu. M. 2. Backhoe Wheel Mounted With Breaker 0.90 Cu. M. 3. Cargo/service Truck 2-5 Mt., 160 Hp 4. Dump Truck 12 Cu. Yd. 5. Motorized Road Grader G710a, 140hp 6. Payloader 1.5 Cu. M. 7. Vibrator Roller 10 Mt 8. Bulldozer 170 Hp 9. Scraper 515 Hp 10. Truck Mounted Crane, Hydraulic Telescopic Bommer Capacity: 41 – 45 Mt. 11. Crawler Crane 41-45 Mt 12. Generator Set 300 Kw/375 Kva 13. Water Pump 100mm Suction Dia. 14. One Bagger Mixer 4-6 Ft3/min 15. Concrete Vibrator Ey20, 5hp, 32-70mm 16. Vibro Hammer 45000 Kg-m 17. Excavator 17.5 Kw Or Any Specify Types Of Heavy Equipment Needed For A Site Development Will Be Determined By The Winning Bidder. 6. Environmental Compliance 7. Communication Equipment: This Item Consists Of The Provision Of Communication Equipment. 8. Billboard 9. Traffic Management (if Applicable). Vii. Building Construction 1 Lot One (1) Unit 2-storey“type B” Pdl Dormitory At Least 3190 Sq.m (gross Area) Polished Flooring And Sandwich Panel Roofing With The Capacity Of Atleast 340 Pdl, 2 Pdl Per Cell With Double Deck Bunk Bed (160 Cells), 1 Pdl Per Cell With Single Bed (20 Cells). The Dormitory To Include Complete Utilities, Power Supply, Cctv, Water Supply, Fire Protection; • Electrical System: Three-phase Power Line Supply, Connected From The Local Electric Utility (from Main Road/ Source To The Compound. The Power Line Shall Be Used For The Future Development Of The 50 Ha Facility. • Electrical System: Backup Power (three-phase Genset) Supply System With Capacity Not Less Than Total Computed Mva Load, Without Demand Factor (designed To Supply The Dormitory), And To Include Capacitor Bank, If Necessary; • Sewerage And Drainage Systems(pipelines To Cover From Project Site To Nearest Tapping Point); • Water Supply System With Sufficient Pressure To Provide The Water Requirement Of The Psdl. The System Is Composed Of A Cistern Tank, Pumps, And An Overhead Water Storage Tank. Deep Well Source Water System (intake Box, Transmission Pipelines, Pressure Break Tanks, Chlorinator With Tanks And Accessories, Etc.) Whichever Is Deemed Most Suitable For The Facility And Is Authorized By The Lgu. • Fire Protection System (fire & Jockey Pump, Pump House), Fire Detection Alarm System And Fire Suppression Equipment Included In Dormitory. • Cctv Systems: To Install Cctv At Perimeter Fence To Monitor The Inside Compound And Dormitory To Monitor The Hallways And Blind Spots. 1 Lot 3 Meters Height Concrete Perimeter Security Fence With Concertina Above, To Cover 50 Hectares Area (plastered And Painted Finish); 1 Lot Primary And Secondary Fence For 1.8 Hectares Compound Including Gates, Catwalk And Post Towers (with Cr And Water Supply) (r.a. 10575 Rule 7). • 4 Meters Height Concrete Primary Perimeter Fence (with Catwalks, Concertina Wirings, Post Tower (with Cr And Water Supply) And Solar Lightings, (ra10575). • Secondary Perimeter Fence (3 Layer Concertina, Steel Mesh) With 300w Integrated Solar Light Every 3 Bays And (to Include Post Towers And Gates); 1 Lot Road Networks And Culverts • The Project Has An Allocated Budget Sufficient To Cover At Least 1440 Sqm Of Road Construction Within The Prison Facility. While This Budget Allows For Road Development, Prioritization Shall Be Given To The Construction Of Culverts, Both Fenced And Road Culverts, To Ensure Adequate Drainage And Prevent Flooding. These Culverts Are Critical For The Road Leading From The Main Road To The Site, As Well As Along The Perimeter Of The Facility. • All Entry And Exit Point Of Any Bodies Of Water E.g. Creeks, Canals Shall Be Fenced Culvert By Metal Grills (non-corrosive); • To Accurately Assess The Project Scope And Design, Bidders Are Required To Conduct A Thorough Site Inspection To Identify And Evaluate All Necessary Culverts. A. Material Specifications: A. Floor Finishes • Polished Cement Finish Prison Cell, Hallways, Staircases, And Rooms • Plain Cement Finished - Pathways. • Ramps - Anti Slip Pavers Or Tiles • Crs – Unglazed Ceramic Tiles B. Wall Finishes A. Glazed Wall Tiles - 1.8m Height. B. Plain Cement Plaster Finish - For All Buildings And Facilities C. Ceiling Finishes C. Concrete Steel Decking, If Applicable. – Coated In White Enamel D. Painting D. Semi-gloss Solvent Paint Top Coat (high-end Quality) For Interior And Exterior Walls In Two To Three Coats Application. Apply Concrete Neutralizer For Newly Finished Concrete Surfaces. Use Solvent Primer. E. Varnish Paint Finish With Weather Proof Coating – For Doors And Jambs Branded, High-end Quality (offices, Etc.), All Wooden Doors Must Have Secondary Steel Doors. F. Use Epoxy Paint Primer. Epoxy Paint Finish – For Structural Steel And All Metal Works E. Doors And Windows G. No Doors For Prison Facility Comfort Rooms With 1.20 Meter Finish Wall Height (see Rule Vii, Section 7 R-irr Of Ra 10575). H. Steel Doors And Grills – For Dormitories, Gates And Other Security Areas. Sliding Doors For All Cells (see Rule Vii, Section 7 R-irr Of Ra 10575) F. Waterproofing I. Uv Resistant Polyurethane Waterproofing – For All Roof Deck With Topping Works Provided With Welded Wire Mesh. (at Elevated Water Tank Area) J. Cistern - Polyurethane Waterproofing G. Plumbing Works K. Upvc Pipe Series 1000 – For All Soil, Sewer, Waste, Dry And Wet Vent Piping High-end Quality L. Pprc Fusion Type – For All Water Lines High-end Quality M. Contractor Encouraged To Adapt: Lpf Flush Valve For Water Closet Or Stainless Toilet-lavatory Combination. Waterless Urinals N. Sprinkler System To All Prison Dormitories In Accordance With The Provisions Of Revised Plumbing Code Of The Philippines. O. Contractor To Provide A Water System To Supply The Facility 4. Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) Is Php 300,000,000. This Is The Ceiling For Acceptable Bids. Bids Higher Than Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected. 5. Proposed Implementation Schedule (example): No. Of Months 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Design Phase Construction Phase 6. Eligibility Criteria For Bidders 6.1 General The Eligibility Requirements For This Design And Build Project Shall Adopt The Provisions Of Annex “g” Of The Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Ra 9184 (e.g. Eligibility Requirement). However, If A Bidder Who Has No Experience In Db Project On Its Own May Opt To Enter A Subcontracting Agreement, Partnership, Or Joint Venture With A Design Or Engineering Firm For The Design Portion Of The Project. 6.2 Legal Requirements A. Valid Contractor’s License Issued By The Philippine Contractor’s Accreditation Board B. Valid License Of The Contractor’s Designer Issued By The Professional Regulation Commission. 6.3 Technical Requirements A. The Contractor’s Designer Must Have Designed One Structure Similar To The Project At Hand With A Construction Cost Of At Least 50 % Of The Abc. 6.4 Financial Requirements The Contractor Must Have A Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid Or Equivalent To Php300,000,000.00. 7. Contents Of The Bid 7.1 In The First Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents I. Philgeps Certificate Of Registration And Membership In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of This Irr. For Procurement To Be Performed Overseas, It Shall Be Subject To The Guidelines To Be Issued By The Gppb. (a) Ii. Pcab License And Registration, In Case Of Jv; 57 Iii. Statement Of All Ongoing Government And Private Contracts; Iv. Statement Of Slcc; V. Nfcc Computation; Vi. Jva, If Applicable; Vii. Bid Security In The Prescribed Form, Amount And Validity Period; Viii. Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: 1. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; 2. List Of Contractor’s Personnel (design And Construction), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; 3. List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units Which Are Owned, Leased And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project. Ix. Omnibus Sworn Statement By The Prospective Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative In The Prescribed Format; X. Submission Of Preliminary Conceptual Design Plans: Class “b” Documents I. For Infrastructure Projects, Jv Bidders Shall Submit A Jva In Accordance With R.a. 4566 And It’s Irr. Ii. Each Partner Of The Joint Venture Shall Submit Their Philgeps Certificates Of Registration In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of This Irr. The Submission Of Technical And Financial Eligibility Documents By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance: Provided, That The Partner Responsible To Submit The Nfcc Shall Likewise Submit The Statement Of All Of Its Ongoing Contracts And Audited Financial Statements. 1. Preliminary Conceptual Architectural Design Plans In Accordance With The Degree Of Details Specified By The Procuring Entity: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality A3 Blue Print Paper /digital Print Minimum Size) A. Location Plan/vicinity Map B. Perspective C. Floor Plans D. Front View Elevation E. Rear View Elevation F. Left Side View Elevation G. Right Side View Elevation H. Longitudinal Section I. Transverse Section 2. Design And Construction Method 3. List Of Contractor’s Personnel To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data And Photocopy Of Their Valid Licenses Issued By The Professional Regulatory Commission (prc), Curriculum Vitae Of Key Staff, Partners Or Principal Officers With A Minimum Work Experience Requirements Set In The Bds; For Design The Key Professionals And The Respective Qualifications Of The Design Personnel Shall Be As Follows: • Principal Architect The Principal Architect Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Ten (10) Years’ Experience In The Design Of Residential, Government Offices Or Institutional Facilities, And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. • Structural Engineer The Structural Engineer Must Be A Duly-licensed Civil Engineer With At Least Ten (10) Years’ Experience In Structural Design And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. • Professional Electrical Engineer The Electrical Engineer Must Be A Registered Professional Electrical Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In The Design Of Lighting, Power Distribution, Communication Systems (specifically Structured And Local Area Network Cabling, Pabx), Building Management Systems And Preferably Knowledgeable In Developments In Emergent Efficient Lighting Technologies And Energy Management. • Professional Mechanical Engineer The Mechanical Engineer Must Be A Professional Mechanical Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years In Hvac And Fire Protection Systems And Preferably Knowledgeable In Emergent, Alternative Energy- Efficient Hvac Technologies. • Electronics And Communications Engineer The Electronics And Communications Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Ten (5) Years’ Experience In The Design Of Communications Systems, And Preferably Knowledgeable In The Application Of Building Automation And Surveillance Systems. • Sanitary Engineer The Sanitary Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In The Design Of Building Water Supply And Distribution, Plumbing, And Preferably Knowledgeable In Waste Water Management/treatment, And Emergent, Alternative Effluent Collection And Treatment System. The Design & Build Contractor May, As Needed And At Its Own Expense, Add Additional Professionals And/or Support Personnel For The Optimal Performance Of All Architectural And Engineering Design Services, As Stipulated In These Terms Of Reference, For The Project. Prospective Bidders Shall Attach Each Individual’s Resume And Prc License Of The (professional) Staff. Design Personnel May Also Be Utilized For The Construction Phase Provided That The Same Meet The Minimum Number Of Years Of Experience In The Construction Of Similar Projects. For Construction Personnel The Key Professionals And The Respective Qualifications Of The Construction Personnel Shall Be As Follows: • Project Manager The Project Manager Shall Be A Licensed Architect Or Engineer With At Least Eight (8) Years Relevant Experience On Similar And Comparable Projects In Different Locations. The Project Manager Should Have A Proven Record Or Managerial Capability Through The Directing/managing Of Major Civil Engineering Works, Including Projects Of A Similar Magnitude. • Project Architect/engineer The Project Architect/engineer Shall Be A Licensed Architect Or Engineer With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. • Materials Engineer (m.e. I) The Materials Engineer Must Be Duly Accredited With The Dpwh And With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. • Electrical Engineer The Electrical Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Lighting, Power Distribution, Communication Systems (specifically Structured And Local Area Network Cabling, Pabx), Building Management Systems. • Mechanical Engineer The Mechanical Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Hvac And Fire Protection. • Sanitary Engineer The Sanitary Engineer Must Be Duly-licensed With At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects In The Installation Of Building Water Supply And Distribution, Plumbing. • Foreman The Foreman Must Have At Least Five (5) Years’ Experience In Similar And Comparable Projects And Shall Preferably Be Knowledgeable In The Application Of Rapid Construction Technologies. • Safety Officer The Safety Officer Must Be An Accredited Safety Practitioner By The Department Of Labor And Employment (dole) And Must Have Undergone The Prescribed Forty (40) Hour Construction Safety And Health Training (cosh) And Must Have At Least Two (2) Years’ Experience. 4. Value Engineering Analysis Of Design And Construction. The Second Envelope (financial Proposal) Shall Contain All The Required Documents For Infrastructure Projects Under Section 25.38 Of The Irr Of R.a 9184. 7.2 In The Second Envelope – Financial Proposal The Contents Of Financial Proposal – In The Second Envelope Shall Be Governed By Section 6.1 Design And Build Scheme Of The Dpwh Procurement Manual Volume Ii - Infrastructure Main Guidelines (2016). A. Lump Sum Bid Prices, Which Shall Include The Detailed Engineering Cost, In The Prescribed Bid Form Inclusive Of Vat B. Detailed Estimates Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid For The Following: I Detailed Architectural And Engineering Design; Ii Demolition Works; And Iii Building Construction/civil Works. C. Bill Of Quantities D. Cash Flow And Payments Schedule. 8. Procedure And Criteria For Bids Evaluation For The Detailed Evaluation Of The Design And Build Proposals A Two-step Procedure Shall Be Adopted By The Bac, Which May Be Undertaken With The Assistance Of The Dbc. First-step Procedure: With The Assistance Of The Bucor Design And Build Committee (bucor-dbc), The Bac Shall Conduct The Opening, Preliminary Examination And Detailed Evaluation Of The Design And Build Proposals, As Follows: (1) The First Step Of The Evaluation Shall Involve The Review Of The Preliminary Conceptual Designs And Track Record Submitted By The Contract As Indicated In The Bidding Documents Using A Nondiscretionary “pass/fail” Criteria That Involve Compliance With The Following Requirements: A. Performance Specifications And Parameters And Degree Of Details; B. Adherence Of Preliminary Design Plans To The Required Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design And Construction With Emphasis On The Clarity, Feasibility, Innovativeness And Comprehensiveness Of The Plan Approach, And The Quality Of Interpretation Of Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions; And C. Quality Of Personnel To Be Assigned To The Project Which Covers Suitability Of Key Staff To Perform The Duties Of The Particular Assignments And General Qualifications And Competence Including Education And Training Of The Key Staff. 8.1 Merit Point Critera For The Bid Evaluation 8.1.1 Adherence To Performance Specifications (35 Points) A. Compliance And Adherence To Specifications: Excellent Compliance (100 Points): The Submission Fully Adheres To All Specified Project Requirements And Regulations, Demonstrating Meticulous Attention To Detail And Comprehensive Understanding Of The Tor. All Drawings And Documentation Are Accurate, Complete, And In Compliance With Relevant Standards. Good Compliance (80 Points): The Submission Largely Complies With Project Specifications And Regulations, With Minor Discrepancies. Drawings And Documentation Are Mostly Accurate And Complete, Meeting The Majority Of Requirements. Acceptable Compliance (70 Points): The Submission Satisfies Most Of The Specified Requirements And Regulations, Albeit With Some Notable Omissions Or Inconsistencies. Drawings And Documentation Are Generally Accurate And Complete, Meeting The Basic Expectations. Some Reservations (50 Points): The Submission Partially Meets The Specified Requirements And Regulations, With Several Notable Deficiencies Or Inconsistencies. There Are Significant Gaps Or Inaccuracies In The Drawings And Documentation, Raising Concerns About Compliance. Serious Reservations (20%) The Submission Falls Significantly Short Of Meeting The Specified Requirements And Regulations, With Major Deficiencies Or Inconsistencies. Drawings And Documentation Lack Essential Details Or Fail To Comply With Key Standards, Casting Doubt On The Bidder's Understanding Of The Project Scope. Unacceptable (0%) The Submission Fails To Comply With The Specified Requirements And Regulations, Lacking Essential Details And Demonstrating A Fundamental Misunderstanding Of The Project Scope. Drawings And Documentation Are Incomplete Or Inaccurate, Indicating A Lack Of Capability To Deliver The Project On Time. B. Functionality And Efficiency: Excellent (100%): The Design Optimally Utilizes Space, Facilitating Efficient Accommodation Of 500 Psdl. Layout And Design Enhance Operational Flow, Demonstrating Exceptional Foresight And Planning. Integration Of Facilities Promotes Smooth Prison Management. Good (80%): The Design Effectively Utilizes Space, With Minor Areas For Improvement In Operational Flow. Layout And Design Contribute To Efficient Prison Management, Meeting Most Functional Requirements. Acceptable (70%): The Design Adequately Utilizes Space, Meeting Basic Requirements For Accommodating 500 Psdl. Layout And Design Support Operational Flow, Though Some Improvements Are Needed For Optimal Functionality. Some Reservations (50%): The Design Partially Optimizes Space Utilization, With Notable Deficiencies In Operational Flow. Layout And Design Hinder Efficient Prison Management, Requiring Significant Adjustments For Improvement. Serious Reservations (20%): The Design Inadequately Utilizes Space, Hindering Accommodation Of 500 Psdl. Layout And Design Severely Impede Operational Flow, Indicating A Lack Of Understanding Of Functional Requirements. Unacceptable (0%): The Design Fails To Optimize Space Utilization, Lacking Consideration For Accommodating 500 Psdl. Layout And Design Pose Significant Obstacles To Efficient Prison Management, Indicating A Fundamental Misunderstanding Of Functional Requirements. C. Safety And Security: Excellent (100%): The Design Features Robust Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features Ensuring Optimal Pdl Containment And Facility Security. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Are Highly Reliable, With Comprehensive Safety Measures For Both Psdl And Staff. Good (80%): The Design Incorporates Effective Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features, With Minor Areas For Enhancement. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Are Reliable, With Adequate Safety Measures For Psdl And Staff. Acceptable (70%) The Design Includes Satisfactory Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features, Meeting Basic Requirements For Pdl Containment And Facility Security. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Are Functional, With Sufficient Safety Measures For Psdl And Staff. Some Reservations (50%): The Design Features Partially Effective Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features, With Notable Deficiencies In Pdl Containment And Facility Security. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Lack Reliability, With Limited Safety Measures For Psdl And Staff. Serious Reservations (20%): The Design Lacks Effective Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features, Compromising Pdl Containment And Facility Security. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Are Inadequate, Posing Significant Risks To Psdl And Staff Safety. Unacceptable (0%): The Design Neglects Perimeter Walls, Guard Towers, And Security Features, Failing To Ensure Pdl Containment And Facility Security. Fire Protection And Detection Systems Are Absent Or Non-functional, Posing Severe Risks To Psdl And Staff Safety. D. Sustainability And Environmental Considerations: Excellent (100%): The Design Includes Robust Safety Measures And Emergency Protocols, Ensuring The Safety And Well-being Of Psdl And Staff In Accordance With Ra 10575. Good (80%): The Design Integrates Sustainable Design Principles Effectively, With Minor Opportunities For Improvement In Energy Efficiency And Material Selection. Sewage Treatment And Water Conservation Measures Are Adequate, Supporting Environmental Sustainability. Acceptable (70%) The Design Includes Basic Sustainable Design Principles, Meeting Minimum Requirements For Energy Efficiency And Material Selection. Sewage Treatment And Water Conservation Measures Are Functional, Contributing To Environmental Sustainability. Some Reservations (50%): The Design Partially Incorporates Sustainable Design Principles, With Notable Deficiencies In Energy Efficiency And Material Selection. Sewage Treatment And Water Conservation Measures Lack Comprehensiveness, Limiting Environmental Sustainability. Serious Reservations (20%): The Design Lacks Consideration For Sustainable Design Principles, Neglecting Energy Efficiency And Eco-friendly Materials. Sewage Treatment And Water Conservation Measures Are Insufficient, Undermining Environmental Sustainability. Unacceptable (0%): The Design Disregards Sustainable Design Principles, Showing No Commitment To Energy Efficiency Or Eco-friendly Materials. Sewage Treatment And Water Conservation Measures Are Absent Or Inadequate, Disregarding Environmental Sustainability. E. Aesthetics And Architectural Design: Excellent (100%): The Design Exhibits Exceptional Aesthetic Appeal And Architectural Coherence, Showcasing Innovative And Visually Pleasing Elements. Consideration Of Local Architectural Vernacular And Contextual Integration Is Evident, Contributing To The Overall Excellence Of The Design. Good (80%): The Design Demonstrates Good Aesthetic Appeal And Architectural Coherence, With Some Areas For Enhancement In Creativity And Visual Impact. Consideration Of Local Architectural Vernacular And Contextual Integration Is Apparent, Enriching The Design. Acceptable (70%): The Design Achieves Acceptable Aesthetic Appeal And Architectural Coherence, Meeting Basic Expectations For Visual Presentation. Consideration Of Local Architectural Vernacular And Contextual Integration Is Present, Though Limited In Scope. Some Reservations (50%): The Design Lacks Significant Aesthetic Appeal And Architectural Coherence, With Notable Deficiencies In Creativity And Visual Impact. Consideration Of Local Architectural Vernacular And Contextual Integration Is Minimal, Detracting From The Overall Quality Of The Design. Serious Reservations (20%): The Design Exhibits Poor Aesthetic Appeal And Architectural Coherence, Failing To Engage Visually Or Inspire Interest. Consideration Of Local Architectural Vernacular And Contextual Integration Is Lacking, Diminishing The Design's Relevance And Appropriateness. Unacceptable (0%): The Design Lacks Any Aesthetic Appeal Or Architectural Coherence, Showing No Effort To Engage Visually Or Integrate With The Local Architectural Vernacular. Consideration Of Contextual Integration Is Absent, Rendering The Design Unsuitable For The Project. 8.1.2 Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction (40 Points) Excellent (100%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Is Exceptionally Clear, Feasible, Innovative, And Comprehensive. The Plan Demonstrates A High Level Of Understanding Of Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions, With Well-defined Strategies For Addressing Them. Good (80%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Is Clear, Feasible, And Comprehensive, With Some Innovative Elements. The Plan Adequately Addresses Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions, Though Some Areas May Require Further Development. Acceptable (70%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Satisfactorily Addresses Project Requirements, With A Basic Level Of Clarity And Feasibility. The Plan Outlines Strategies For Addressing Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions, Meeting The Minimum Expectations. Some Reservations (50%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Partially Addresses Project Requirements, With Notable Gaps In Clarity And Feasibility. The Plan Lacks Innovative Elements And May Inadequately Address Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions. Serious Reservations (20%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Demonstrates Significant Deficiencies In Clarity, Feasibility, And Comprehensiveness. The Plan Fails To Adequately Address Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions, Indicating A Lack Of Understanding Or Inadequate Planning. Unacceptable (0%): The Concept Of Approach And Methodology For Detailed Engineering, Design, And Construction Is Unclear, Infeasible, And Lacks Comprehensiveness. The Plan Fails To Address Project Problems, Risks, And Suggested Solutions, Indicating A Fundamental Misunderstanding Or Disregard For Project Requirements. 8.1.3 Quality Of Personnel Assigned To The Project (25 Points) Excellent (100%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Are Highly Suitable And Competent To Perform Their Duties. Key Staff Members Possess Exceptional Qualifications, Competence, Education, And Training Relevant To Their Roles, Demonstrating A High Level Of Expertise And Experience. Good (80%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Are Suitable And Competent To Perform Their Duties Effectively. Key Staff Members Possess Relevant Qualifications, Competence, Education, And Training, Demonstrating Solid Expertise And Experience. Acceptable (70%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Meet The Basic Requirements For Suitability And Competence In Performing Their Duties. Key Staff Members Possess General Qualifications And Competence, Education, And Training Relevant To Their Roles, Meeting The Minimum Expectations. Some Reservations (50%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Demonstrate Some Suitability And Competence In Performing Their Duties, But Notable Deficiencies Are Present. Key Staff Members May Lack Certain Qualifications, Competence, Education, Or Training, Raising Concerns About Their Ability To Effectively Fulfill Their Roles. Serious Reservations (20%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Exhibit Significant Deficiencies In Suitability And Competence To Perform Their Duties. Key Staff Members Lack Essential Qualifications, Competence, Education, Or Training, Indicating A Lack Of Expertise Or Experience Relevant To Their Roles. Unacceptable (0%): The Personnel Assigned To The Project, Including Key Staff, Are Unsuitable And Incompetent To Perform Their Duties Effectively. Key Staff Members Lack The Necessary Qualifications, Competence, Education, And Training, Demonstrating A Fundamental Mismatch With The Requirements Of Their Roles. 8.2 Determination Of The Merit Point Score The Aggregate Of The Scores In Each Criterion Must Be 70% Or More To Pass Using The Following Formula In Equation. Description Weight (w) Rating (r) Criteria 1 35% (smax/sact) Criteria 2 40% Sact Criteria 3 25% Sact Smax = Η (100) Sact = R1 +r2 +r3 + . . .(rη) Where Η = Number Of Sub Criteria R = Rating Given To The Criteria/sub Criteria The Actual Score (sact) For Each Of The Criteria/sub Criteria Is Obtained By Adding All The Given Rating. (smax) Is The Summation Of Maximum Score Per Criteria 8.3 Passing Rate The Specific Passing Rate Value Depends On The Specific Context Of The Project, The Priorities Of The Design And Build Committee, And The Complexity Of The Requirements Outlined In Ra 10575. Based On The Provided Criteria And Descriptions, The Passing Rate For The Merit Point Criteria (mpc) Could Be Set At 75%. This Means That Bidders Must Score At Least 75% Or Higher In The Evaluation Process To Be Considered As Meeting The Minimum Requirements For The Project A. Pass Rate Per Criteria Will Be Determined Using The Formula: Score = W1*r1 + W2*r2 + W3*r3 B. A Bid Or Technical Bid That Failed In Any Of The Criteria’s Will Not Be Considered For Further Evaluation C. Score Above 75% Will Be Considered As Technically Responsive. Aggregate Score Of Less Than 75% Will Be Considered Failed, And May Be Rejected On That Basis. Second-step Procedure: Only Those Bids That Passed The Above Criteria Shall Be Subjected To The Second Step Of Evaluation. The Bac Shall Open The Financial Proposal Of Each “passed” Bidder And Shall Evaluate It Using Non-discretionary Criteria – Including Arithmetical Corrections For Computational Errors – As Stated In The Bidding Documents, And Thus Determine The Correct Total Calculated Prices. The Bac Shall Automatically Disqualify Any Total Calculated Bid Price Which Exceeds The Abc 9. Data To Be Provided By The Bucor These Data Are For Reference Only And Does Not Guarantee The Contractor That The Data Provided Are Correct, Free From Error, And Applicable To The Project At Hand. The Contractor Is Responsible For The Accuracy Or Applicability Of Any Data That He Will Use In His Design– Build Proposal And Services. Sample Data For Buildings: A. Conceptual Plans 10. Documents To Be Provided By The Contractor During Contract Implementation A. Detailed Architectural And Engineering Plans B. Design Analysis C. Survey Data D. Quantity Calculation E. Detailed Geotechnical Investigation Report F. Design Report. G. As-built Plans, (printed Including Cad Files And Bim Files (lod 500) H. Other Relevant Documents 11. Design And Build Period The Winning Bidder Shall Commence Actual Works Upon The Issuance By The Bucor Of The Notice To Proceed (ntp). The Winning Bidder Shall Complete The Daed And Submit Within The Ninety (60) Calendar Days (cds) Period To The Bucor For Review And Approval. The Contractor Shall Complete The Construction Of The Building Within 305 Cds For The Total Contract Duration Of 365 Cd. Conforme: Name Of Company In Print Signature Over Printed Name Of Authorized Representative/date Section Vii. Drawings The Conceptual Drawings Should Be Attached To This Section Or Annexed In A Separate Folder As Part Of The First Envelope (technical Component Envelope). Preliminary Conceptual Architectural Design Plans In Accordance With The Degree Of Details Specified By The Procuring Entity: At Suitable Scale On High Quality A3 Blue Print Paper /digital Print Minimum Size) 1. Location Plan/vicinity Map 2. Perspective 3. Floor Plans 4. Front View Elevation 5. Rear View Elevation 6. Left Side View Elevation 7. Right Side View Elevation 8. Longitudinal Section 9. Transverse Section Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities The Bill Of Quantities Should Be Attached To This Section As Part Of The Second Envelope (financial Component Envelope). Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided Under The Rules; And ⬜ (d) Special Pcab License In Case Of Joint Ventures And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (e) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And (f) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: ⬜ A. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; ⬜ B. List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data And Photocopy Of Their Valid Licenses Issued By The Professional Regulatory Commission (prc) And Curriculum Vitae Of Key Staff, Partners Or Principal Officers With A Minimum Work Experience Requirements Set In The Bds; ⬜ C. List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership Or Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be; And ⬜ (g) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Or Board Resolution/partnership Resolution In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Notarized Special Power Of Attorney In Case Of Sole Proprietorship Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. And ⬜ (h) Conformity With The Technical Specifications (scope Of Work); And ⬜ (i) Preliminary Conceptual Architectural Design Plans In Accordance With The Degree Of Details Specified By The Procuring Entity: (at Suitable Scale On High Quality A3 Blue Print Paper /digital Print Minimum Size) 1. Location Plan/vicinity Map 2. Perspective 3. Floor Plans 4. Front View Elevation 5. Rear View Elevation 6. Left Side View Elevation 7. Right Side View Elevation 8. Longitudinal Section 9. Transverse Section ⬜ (j) Design And Construction Method And ⬜ (k) Value Engineering Analysis Of The Design And Construction Method. And Financial Documents ⬜ (l) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) At Least Equal To The Abc. And Class “b” Documents ⬜ (m) Jv Bidders Shall Submit A Jva In Accordance With R.a. 4566 And Its Irr. Each Partner Of The Joint Venture Shall Submit Their Respective Philgeps Certificates Of Registration In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of This Irr. The Submission Of Technical And Financial Eligibility Documents By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance: Provided, That The Partner Responsible To Submit The Nfcc Shall Likewise Submit The Statement Of All Of Its Ongoing Contracts And Audited Financial Statements. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (n) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 ⬜ (o) Original Of Duly Signed Bid Prices In The Bill Of Quantities; And ⬜ (p) Duly Accomplished Detailed Estimates Form, Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates, And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid; And ⬜ (q) Cash Flow And Payment Schedule. Bidding Form Company Letterhead Statement Of Ongoing Government & Private Contracts Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) Statement Of All Its Ongoing Government And Or Private Contracts Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature. Name Of Contract Date Of Contract Contract Duration Owner’s Name And Address Nature Of Work Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation Total Contract Value At Award Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time Value Of Outstanding Works Certified Correct: Name And Signature Of Authorized Representative Position Date Company Letterhead Statement Of Single Largest Completed Contract Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) Statement Of Single (1) Largest Completed Contract Of Similar In Nature Within The Last Six (6) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids Amounting To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Approved Budget Of The Contract (abc) Name Of Contract Date Of Contract Contract Duration Owner’s Name And Address Nature Of Work Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation Total Contract Value At Award Amount Of Completed Contracts, Adjusted By The Bidder To Current Prices Using Psa’s Consumer Price Index, If Necessary Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time Certified Correct: Name And Signature Of Authorized Representative Position Date Company Letterhead Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) Republic Of The Philippines) City Of _______________________) S.s. X------------------------------------------------------x Bid Securing Declaration Invitation To Bid: [insert Reference Number] To: Bureau Of Corrections I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid-securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f), Of The Irr Of Ra 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: (a) Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; (b) I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; (c) I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This ____ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. ______________________________________________________ [insert Name Of Bidder’s Authorized Representative] _____________________________ [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant Subscribed And Sworn To Before Me This ___ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution], Philippines. Affiant/s Is/are Personally Known To Me And Was/were Identified By Me Through Competent Evidence Of Identity As Defined In The 2004 Rules On Notarial Practice (a.m. No. 02-8-13-sc). Affiant/s Exhibited To Me His/her [insert Type Of Government Identification Card Used], With His/her Photograph And Signature Appearing Thereon, With No. ____________ Issued On ______________ At ___________________________________. Witness My Hand And Seal This ___ Day Of [month] [year]. Name Of Notary Public Serial No. Of Commission _______________ Notary Public For _______ Until __________ Roll Of Attorneys No. __________________ Ptr No. ______ [date Issued], [place Issued] Ibp No. ______ [date Issued], [place Issued Doc. No. _____ Page No. _____ Book No. _____ Series Of ____ Company Letterhead Omnibus Sworn Statement Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) _________________________________________________________________________ Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) Of The Bureau Of Corrections, As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) Of The Bureau Of Corrections, As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase). 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 2024 At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory Affiant Subscribed And Sworn To Before Me This ___ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution], Philippines. Affiant/s Is/are Personally Known To Me And Was/were Identified By Me Through Competent Evidence Of Identity As Defined In The 2004 Rules On Notarial Practice (a.m. No. 02-8-13-sc). Affiant/s Exhibited To Me His/her [insert Type Of Government Identification Card Used], With His/her Photograph And Signature Appearing Thereon, With No. ____________ And Issued On ____________________ At _____________________. Witness My Hand And Seal This ___ Day Of [month] [year]. Name Of Notary Public Serial No. Of Commission _______________ Notary Public For _______ Until __________ Roll Of Attorneys No. __________________ Ptr No. ______ [date Issued], [place Issued] Ibp No. ______ [date Issued], [place Issued] Doc. No. _____ Page No. _____ Book No. _____ Series Of _____ Company Letterhead Certificate Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) (please Show Figures At How You Arrived At The Nfcc) This Is To Certify That Our Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Is _____________________ (p____________) Which Is At Least Equal To The Total Ceiling Price We Are Bidding. The Amount Is Computed As Follows: (please Show Computation Of Nfcc) Nfcc = (ca-cl) (15) – C Where: Ca = Current Assets Cl = Current Liabilities C = Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Going Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project Note: The Values Of The Bidder’s Current Assets And Current Liabilities Shall Be Based On The Audited Financial Statement Submitted To The Bir. Issued This _________________day Of ________________, 2024 _______________________________________________ Name & Signature Of Authorized Representative ____________________ Position _______________ Date Company Letterhead Bid Form Date: Ib No: To Bids And Awards Committee Bureau Of Corrections Nbp Reservation Muntinlupa City We, The Undersigned, Declare That: (a) We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) At Sablayan Prison And Penal Farm (sppf) (b) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered Below Is: ________________________________________₱_________________; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (c) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 120 Calendar Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (d) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of 30% Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (e) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries; (f) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (g) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (h) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (i) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. (j) We Likewise Certify/confirm That The Undersigned, Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For The Design And Build Of Bureau Of Corrections Supermaximum Prison Facility (2nd Phase) Of The Bureau Of Corrections. (k) We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, 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. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â  the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â  response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â  failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â  equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (25), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov. 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. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. This Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. 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. all Rfq Questions Shall Be Received Not Later Than December 26, 2024, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Inquiry To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. All Answers To Inquiries Received By Due Date And Time Will Be Addressed Through An Amendment. No Further Inquiries Will Be Addressed After Due Date. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 6, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). 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 contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Vaar 852.219-73 Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Sdvosb attachment Four: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification (end Of Provision)

Details: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Description This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, 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. This Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02, Effective 01/03/2025. This Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Is A Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210 Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. The Fsc/psc Is J065 Maintenance, Repair, And Rebuilding Of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies The Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. Price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation . Statement Of Work 1. Contract Title: Candela Vbeam Perfecta Preventative Maintenance And Corrective Maintenance 2. Backround / Scope: The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Materials, Supplies, Parts, Software (needed For The General Operation Of The Equipment), Tools, Equipment, Travel, Transportation Expenses, And Other Related Costs To Provide Preventive Maintenance Inspection (pmi) And Corrective Maintenance Services On The Selected Government-owned Candela Vbeam Perfecta Unit At The Participating Facility Listed Herein At The Greater Los Angeles Va Healthcare System. Candela Laser Model# Vbeam Perfecta S/n 9914-0300-1115 Ee# 129137 Bldg. 500 Room 1672 Dermatology It Is The Intent Of The Government To Enter Into A Single Award Contract For Pmi Services On The Candela Vbeam Perfecta Equipment In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Contained Herein. The Contract Period Shall Be For One (1) Base Year With The Government Having The Option To Exercise Four (4) - One-year Options. 3. General Requirement: All Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Replacement Of Defective Parts, Etc. The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. 4. Participating Facility: Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca 90073 5. Hours Of Work: This Contract Is A Full-service Contract To Include Dispatch And Technical Support Five (5) Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Local Time Excluding National Holidays. On-site Service Shall Be Included Five (5) Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm Local Time, Excluding National Holidays. On-call Emergency Telephone Support Service Should Be Included Weeknights After 5:00pm Et, National Holidays, And Weekends. Any Service Performed During Other Than Normal Work Hours Must Have Prior Approval And Coordinated With The Poc And Co. National Holidays: New Year S Day January 01 Martin Luther King S Birthday Third Monday In January President S Day Third Monday In February Memorial Day Last Monday In May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday In September Columbus Day Second Monday In October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday In November Christmas Eve December 24 Christmas Day December 25 If The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. 6. Intervening Service Call: When Repairs Are Needed Between Regular Scheduled Pmi, Such Repairs Are Rendered As Directed Only By The Poc Or The Contracting Officer (co). These Repairs Shall Be Verbally Directed To The Contractor S Employees, Requested In Writing, Be Transmitted Electronically, By Telephone, Or Any Manner Consistent With Accepted Commercial Business Practices. When Intervening Service Is Required, Contractor Shall Respond Within 24 Hours And Be On-site Within 48 Hours. Any Alternate, On-site Response Time Will Require Approval From The Poc Or Site Designee. 7. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. 8. Qualification: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacture S Pmi/ Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained Or Equivalent* And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. 9. Contractor Specific Tasks: A. Preventive Maintenance: I. Contractor Shall Conduct Preventive Maintenance Inspections (pmi). On-site Pmi Shall Be Performed Once Per Calendar Year By A Manufacturer-certified Vendor In Accordance With The Equipment Manufacturer During The Life Of The Contract. All Equipment Must Also Be Maintained In Such A Condition That Will Satisfy The Requirements Of The Joint Commission. The Contractor May Request A Copy Of The Joint Commission Standards From The Poc. Ii. Pmi Must Be Scheduled At Least Three (3) Days In Advance With The Poc. Iii. The Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Travel Expenses, And Parts At No Expense To The Government. Iv. The Contractor Shall Provide Performance Related Equipment Enhancements And Updates That Can Be Installed In The Field To The Equipment Listed Above. V. The Contractor Shall Provide Service Reports To The Poc To Note All Service, Repair, And Maintenance Activities. The Report Must Be Legible And Signed By The Poc After The Contractor Has Demonstrated To The Poc And The Equipment User That The Equipment Is In Proper Operating Condition And Meets The Manufacturer S Specifications. The Report At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, Detailed Description Of All Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment. B. Corrective Maintenance: I. Contractor Shall Conduct Corrective Maintenance Or Repair Services As Required By The Government. All Equipment Must Also Be Maintained In Such A Condition That Will Satisfy The Requirements Of The Joint Commission. The Contractor May Request A Copy Of The Joint Commission Standards From The Poc. Ii. The Contractor Shall Respond Within 24 Hours Of Notification Of Needed Service And Repairs. Iii. If On-site Repair Is Required, The Contractor Shall Be On-site Within 48 Hours Of Response To Customer, Unless Otherwise Specified By The Customer. Iv. Contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Labor, Travel Expenses, And Parts At No Expense To The Government. V. The Contractor Shall Provide Service Reports To The Poc To Note All Service, Repair, And Maintenance Activities. The Report Must Be Legible And Signed By The Poc After The Contractor Has Demonstrated To The Poc And The Equipment User That The Equipment Is In Proper Operating Condition And Meets The Manufacturer S Specifications. The Report At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, Detailed Description Of All Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment. 10. Parts: Only Standard New Or Like-new Parts Shall Be Furnished By The Contractor. All Parts Shall Be Of Current Manufacture And Shall Have Versatility With Presently Installed Equipment. All Major Components And Parts Furnished Shall Carry The Manufacturers Standard Commercial Warranty. All Newly Installed Parts Will Become Property Of The Government. Replaced Parts Are To Be Disposed By The Contractor After Approval Of Poc. All Worn Or Defective Parts Are To Be Replaced At No Cost To The Government. Operating And Consumable Supplies Are Not Included In This Contract. Contractor Will Provide Replacement Parts Within 1 Business Day Of Notification From Poc Or Co. The Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility Shall Not Furnish Parts, Service Manuals And/or Test Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Bring The Appropriate Equipment And /or Supplies Necessary To Complete The Work As Required. 11. Reporting: The Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Poc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee#), Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. 12. General Information: Contractor S Program Manager: The Contractor Shall Provide A Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For Managing The Performance Of Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Matters Relating To Daily Operations Of This Contract. Contractor Employees: The Contractor Shall Not Employ Any Person For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, And General Well-being Of The Public. Both The Check-in And Check-out Procedures For All Va Stations Are Mandatory And Shall Be Strictly Enforced. Parking: It Is The Responsibility Of Contractor Personnel To Park Only In Designated Parking Areas. Not Every Visn 22 Facility To Be Serviced Under This Contract Will Have On-site Parking Available For Contractor Personnel. The Contractor Shall Make Alternate Arrangements For Its Personnel To Park Off- Site If Motor Vehicles Are Required To Access Those Facilities. Parking Information Is Available From The Va Police & Security Service Office. The Va Will Not Invalidate Or Make Reimbursement For Parking Violations Of The Contractor's Personnel Under Any Circumstances. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. Smoking: Smoking Is Prohibited On Va Property, Items To Include: Cigarettes, Cigars. Pipes, Any Other Combustion Of Tobacco, Or Non-federal Drug Administration (fda) Approved Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ends), Electronic/e-cigarettes, Vape Pens, Or E-cigars. 13. Security: The C&a Requirement Do Not Apply, And The Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. This Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. 14. Invoicing & Payment: Invoicing & Payment: 14.1 The Contractor Shall Submit A Monthly Invoice That Will Be Paid In Arears. 14.2 The Contractor Shall Submit In Arrears A Properly Completed Itemized Invoice In Commercial Items Via Tungsten Network: Http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ No Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made Monthly For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears In Accordance With Far 52.212-4, Para. (i). Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. 15. Delivery Schedule: Base Plus Four (4) Option Years To Follow. 16. Insurance Coverage: The Contractor Agrees To Procure And Maintain, While The Contract Is In Effect, Workers Compensation And Employee S Public Liability Insurance In Accordance With Federal And State Of California Laws. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Damage To Property, Which May Be Done By Him, Or Any Employee Engaged In The Performance Of This Contract. The Government Shall Be Held Harmless Against Any Or All Loss, Cost, Damage, Claim Expense Or Liability Whatsoever, Because Of Accident Or Injury To Persons Or Property Of Others Occurring In The Performance Of This Contract. Before Commencing Work Under This Contract, The Contracting Officer Shall Require The Contractor To Furnish Certification From His/her Insurance Company Indicating That The Coverage Specified By Far 52.228-5 And Per Far Subpart 28.307-2 Has Been Obtained And That It May Not Be Changed Or Canceled Without Guaranteed Thirty (30) Day Notice To The Contracting Officer. Contractor Is Required To Provide Copies Of Proof Of Workers Compensation And Employee Public Liability Insurance Within Fifteen (15) Calendar Days After Notification Of Contract Award. All Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: **price/cost Schedule Base Year Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year One (1) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Two (2) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 2001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Three (3) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 3001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # Option Year Four (4) Line Item Description Quantity Unit Of Measure Unit Price Total Price 4001 Vbeam Perfecta Preventative/ Corrective Maintenance Serial #, Model # **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** The Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.htm. The Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications- Commercial Products And Commercial Services Addendum To 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. Far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) Far 52.204-1, System For Award Management (nov 2024) Far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) Far 52.204-20, Predecessor Of Offeror (aug 2020) Far 52.217-5, Evaluation Of Options (jul 1990) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-1) Offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. The Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) Addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions- Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. Far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) Far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) Far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) Far 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) Far 52.217-9, Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) Vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) Vaar 852.219-75, Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) Vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) Vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) (end Of Addendum To 52.212-4) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (jan 2025) The Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), 18(i), (23), (25), (26)(i), (33), (34)(i), (36), (39)(i), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c)(5) All Quoters Shall Submit The Following In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Attachment 1, Instructions To Offerors- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023 . All Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Loan Dho At Loan.dho@va.gov. 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. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, And Cost Schedule (see Attachment 2), Addendum To Far 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products And Commercial Services . Quote Evaluations For Technical Capability Will Be Based On The Following: Capabilities Statement: Interested Offeror Can Perform The Tasks Listed In The Statement Of Work; Past Performance: Prior Experience In Maintaining Equipment Listed In Statement Of Work; Qualifications: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. This Contract/ Purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Four (4) Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/28/2030. The Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. 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 Should Be Submitted No Later Than January 23rd, 2025 At 14:00 Pacific Standard Time To Loan Dho At Loan.dho@va.gov. All Responses To Questions Will Be Posted Via Amendment On Sam.gov On Or About January 24th, 2025. Submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received No Later Than January 30th 2025 At 14:00 Pacific Standard Time At Loan.dho@va.gov. Subject Line Shall Include: "response To Rfq 36c26225q0342" For Consideration. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). 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 Contract Specialist Loan Dho Loan.dho@va.gov Attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors Attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation Attachment Three: Vaar 852.219-73 Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Sdvosb Attachment Four: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, 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. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Small Business (sba). this Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â  the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â  response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â  failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â  equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36)(i), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov. 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. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. Quote Evaluations For Technical Capability Will Be Based On The Following: Capabilities Statement: Interested Offeror Can Perform The Tasks Listed In The Statement Of Work; Past Performance: Prior Experience In Maintaining Equipment Listed In Statement Of Work; Qualifications: Personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. this Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. 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. no Inquiries Will Be Addressed For This Rfq Solicitation 36c26225q0319. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 21, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0319 For Consideration. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). 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 contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification

Details: Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Items the Purpose Of This Modification It To Provide Answers To Vendor Questions, Include Salient Characteristics, Remove Reference To Far 52.219-14, Include Vaar Clause 852.219-75 In Full Text, And Clauses And Ordering Language Far 52.216-18, And 52.216-19. answers To Vendor Questions previous Contract Details: Could You Share The Name Of The Previous Contract Holder Who Provided These Services Or The Solicitation Number? answer:â  Itamar backlog Timeline: Is There A Specific Deadline For Clearing The 903-study Backlog, Or Should We Plan To Complete It As Soon As Possible After Contract Award? answer: As Soon As Possible.â  volume Requirements For Option Years: The Base Year Specifies 1,800 Studies (in Addition To The 903 Backlog). Could You Confirm That Each Of The 4 Option Years Will Require 900 Studies Annually, As Indicated? answer: This Is The Average That We Calculated Every Year. evaluation Criteria Weighting: Are The Evaluation Criteria (technical, Past Performance, Price) Weighted Equally, Or Are Certain Areas Prioritized? answer: Yes, It Is Weighted Equally start Date: Could You Confirm The Anticipated Contract Start Date Following Award? answer: February 15, 2025. equipment Specifications: The Solicitation Mentions The Use Of Watchpat Or Equivalent Devices. Would Devices From Other Manufacturers That Meet Or Exceed The Required Specifications Be Acceptable?â  answer:â  Any Equal Devices Must Be Compatible With Somnoware.â  This System Is Already Setup In Place And Works With The Watchpat Devices. invoicing Frequency: The Solicitation Mentions Electronic Submission Of Invoices, But It Does Not Specify The Required Invoicing Frequency. Would It Be Acceptable To Submit Invoices More Frequently Than Every 30 Days, Such As Weekly, Bi-weekly, Or After A Specific Number Of Studies Have Been Completed (e.g., 100 Or 200 Studies)?  30 Days Is Acceptable. answer:  invoicing Monthly In Arrears (30 Days Is Acceptable). 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. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, January 17, 2025. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For Sdvosb. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 621610, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19 Mil. the Fsc/psc Is Q403. the Carl Vinson Vamc, Located At 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, Ga Is Seeking To Purchase Home Sleep Apnea Testing Interpretation Services. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following Services: services item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 remote Watchpat Test Interpretation Services contract Period: Base local Stock Number: Cs2116051 1800.00 ea 0002 watchpatâ® One Direct Program contract Period: Base local Stock Number: Cs2117002 1800.00 ea 0003 clear Back Log contract Period: Base local Stock Number: 903.00 ea base Year item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 1001 remote Watchpat Test Interpretation Services contract Period: Option 1 local Stock Number: Cs2116051 900.00 Ea 1002 watchpatâ® One Direct Program contract Period: Option 1 local Stock Number: Cs2117002 900.00 Ea option Year 1 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 2001 remote Watchpat Test Interpretation Services contract Period: Option 2 local Stock Number: Cs2116051 900.00 Ea 2002 watchpatâ® One Direct Program contract Period: Option 2 local Stock Number: Cs2117002 900.00 Ea option Year 2 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 3001 remote Watchpat Test Interpretation Services contract Period: Option 3 local Stock Number: Cs2116051 900.00 Ea 3002 watchpatâ® One Direct Program contract Period: Option 3 local Stock Number: Cs2117002 900.00 Ea option Year 3 item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 4001 remote Watchpat Test Interpretation Services contract Period: Option 4 local Stock Number: Cs2116051 900.00 Ea 4002 watchpatâ® One Direct Program contract Period: Option 4 local Stock Number: Cs2117002 900.00 Ea option Year 4 statement Of Work itamar Medical Interpretation Service general: This New Urgent Request Is Due To A Current Backlog Of 903 Sleep Study Consults For The Home Sleep Studies That Have Not Been Read. The New Service Request Will Include Having The Company Not Only Provide The Interpretation Service, But They Will Also Send Out The Equipment To The Veterans And Interpret The Study Once It Is Returned To Them. They Will Maintain The Upcoming Studies And Close Out Timely. equipment Description: This Is An Interpreting Service That Will Send Out Home Study Kits For The Veterans To Use At Home. Once The Kit Is Returned To The Company, They Will Interpret The Study And Then Provide Cpap/bipap Machines To The Veteran If Ordering Is Required. performance Requirements: The Interpreting Service Will Directly Send Out The Home Sleep Study Kits To The Veterans. Once The Kits Are Returned To The Service And Study Interpreted The Veteran Will Receive Machines As Needed If Provider Orders The Equipment. contract Performance Monitoring: the Government Reserves The Right To Monitor Services In Accordance With Performance Requirements. cloudpat Website Enables The Interpreting Physician As Well As The Sleep Technologist To Access Sleep Studies And Prescriptions. days And Hours Of Operation: all Work Required In The Performance Of This Contract Shall Be Performed During The Hours Of Monday Saturday 24/7 And Reports/results Should Be Returned Within 48 Hours After Test Have Been Uploaded. the Watch Pat Studies Are Interpreted By Board Certified Sleep Physician. purchase Is Good Until All 903 And Any Plus Studies Have Been Performed And Interpreted (meaning No Expiration On Interpretation Services) the Interpretation Will Include: diagnosis therapy Prescription If Needed this Will Provide A Proficient Solution For The Backlog Of Patients Requiring Sleep Studies. termination Of Service: The Government Reserves The Right To Terminate This Contract, Or Any Part Hereof, For Its Sole Convenience. security: the Contractor/subcontractor Must Receive, Gather, Store, Back Up, Maintain, Use, Disclose And Dispose Of Va Information Only In Compliance With The Terms Of The Contract And Applicable Federal And Va Information Confidentiality And Security Laws, Regulations And Policies. ~end Of Sow~ similar Services/items Should Be Compatible To And Meet Or Exceed Similar Items Produced By Zoll Itamar Surgical And Meet The Below Salient Characteristics: 7 Channels With 4 Respiratory Indices 89% Correlation To Psg1â â  accurate Diagnosis With True Sleep Time And Sleep Staging approved Measure In The 2017 Aasm Hsat Clinical Practice Guidelines must Be Compatible With Somnoware Software. place Of Performance address: Carl Vinson Vamc 1826 Veterans Blvd dublin, Ga postal Code: 31021 country: United States the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items far 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Items offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services [nov 2023] Addendum To Far 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Clauses That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated Into 52.212-4 As An Addendum To This Contract: vaar 852.201-70 Contracting Officer S Representative (dec 2022) vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising May 2018 vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting - Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.223-71 Safety And Health (sep 2019) vaar 852.232 72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) far 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts Of Interest (jun 2020) far 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011) far 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (jul 2016) far 52.228-5 Insurance Work On A Government Installation (jan 1997) far 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (dec 2013) cl-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: [52.203-6, 52.203-17, 52.204-10, 52.204-14, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-28 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.222-55, 52.222-62, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, And 52.242-5.] all Quoters Shall Submit The Following: adequate Documentation Detailing The Capabilities Of The Offeror To Meet The Requirements Of The Description/specifications And Work Statement, And A Complete 852.219-75 - Attachment 2 Limitations On Subcontracting all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Darius Crane, Nco 7 Contracting Officer Email Darius.crane@va.gov. Not Later Than 02/11/2025 15:30 Eastern Time. Please Place In Attention: 36c24725q0287 Sleep Study Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. All Offers Must Include The Solicitation Number. 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. the Following Are The Decision Factors: technical Adequate Documentation Detailing The Capabilities Of The Offeror To Meet The Requirements Of The Statement Of Work, past Performance - Utilizing Cpars, And price - The Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, And Conditions. addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) provisions That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ request For Quote (rfq). However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Aâ quote, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees If Theâ acquisition is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; Or uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ quoterâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or is An 8(a),â hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value. (b)â submission Ofâ quotes. Submit Signed And Datedâ quotesâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ request For Quote (rfq) At Or Before The Exact Time Specified.â quotesâ mayâ be Submitted On Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ rfq. As A Minimum,â quotesâ mustâ show â â â â â â â â â â â (1)â theâ solicitation Number; â â â â â â â â â â â (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ quotations;â  â â â â â â â â â â  (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ quoter; a Technical Description Of The Items Being Quoted In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; â â â â â â â â â â â (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; â â â â â â â â â â â (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; â â â â â â â â â â â (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ quoterâ shallâ complete Electronically); â â â â â â â â â â â (9)â acknowledgment Request For Quotation Amendments; (10)â quote Should Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â quotesâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations And Certifications, Information Requested In (1) To (9), And Accept The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ quotes. Theâ quoterâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ quoteâ firm For 90 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â multipleâ quotes.â quotersâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ quotesâ presenting Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ quoteâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (e)â late Submissions, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ quotes. (1)â quotersâ are Responsible For Submittingâ quotes So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ quotesâ are Due. (2)â anyâ quotation Received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ is "late" And May Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Purchase Order Issuance And Theâ contracting Officerâ (co) Determines That Accepting The Lateâ quotationâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition. (3)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ quotations Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ quotesâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude A Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ quotes Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (f)â issuance Of Purchase Order. The Government May Issue A Purchase Order To One Or More Quoters As Identified In The Request For Quote (rfq). Therefore, Theâ quoter S Initialâ quoteâ shouldâ contain Theâ best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ quotesâ if Such Action Is In The Public S Best Interest. The Contracting Officer (co) May Issue A Purchase Order To Other Than The Quoter With The Lowest Priced Quotation. (g)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ issue A Purchase Order For Any Item Or Group Of Items Of A Quotation, Unless Theâ quoterâ qualifies Theâ quotation By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â quotationsâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Issue A Purchase Order For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Quoted, At The Unit Prices Quoted, Unless Theâ quoterâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ quotation. (h)â unique Entity Identifier (uei). Applies To All Quotesâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ quotesâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ quoterâ mustâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ quote, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ quoters Name And Address. Theâ quoterâ alsoâ must Enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ uei. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ quoterâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ quoterâ does Not Have A Uei, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ ueiâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ quoterâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Aâ quoterâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ uei. (i)â requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. (end Of Provision) the Following Provisions Are Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 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) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.233-2, Service Of Protest (sept 2006) 852.233-70, Protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution (oct 2018) 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure (oct 2018) 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. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than 02/11/2025 15:30 Eastern Time Via Email To Darius.crane@va.gov. Please Place In Attention: 36c24725q0287 Sleep Study Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Received By January 29, 2025, Nlt 12:00 Pm Est And Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. Please Place In Attention: 36c24725q0287 Sleep Study Services In The Subject Line Of Your Email. darius Crane contracting Officer darius.crane@va.gov