Transportation Tenders

Details: Description Request For Quotation The Tourism Promotions Board Invites You To Submit Quotation For The Item/s Listed Below: Rfq No. Tpb Rfq 2025-02-042 Pr No. 02.033 Requirements: Service Provider For The Tourism Promotions Board 2025 Women’s Month Celebration (wmc) Activities Scope Of Work/services/deliverables Lot 1 – Tpb 2025 Wmc Banner • Provision Of X-stand Banner, 2x6 Ft. For Tpb Wmc Activities *2 Pieces For Php1,000.00 Each • Provision Of Jeepney Sign Art With Empowering Messages For Women - Designs To Be Provided To The Supplier Once Finalized. (maximum Of 20 Empowering Messages) *175 Pieces For Php200.00 Each Lot 2 – It’s Time For Her: Honoring Everyone’s Radiance • Provision Of The Following Services: - Sitting Massage (upper Body) With Four (4) Masseurs And Other Logistical Requirements *php900.00 X 20 Pax X 3 Days - Haircut For Male And Female With Three (3) Hair Stylist With Supplies And Materials *php900.00 X 20 Pax X 3 Days - Manicure And Pedicure With Four (4) Nail Technicians With Supplies And Materials *php900.00 X 20 Pax X 3 Days • Provision Of Self-care Kit (reusable Gift Bag Or Pouch), Inclusive Of The Following: - Moisturizer - Facial Wash - Toner - Sunscreen - Razor Blade - Shaving Cream - Hair Comb *php1,000.00 Per Kit X 175 Pcs Lot 3 – Strongher: Wellness In Motion • Provision Of Dance Fitness Class Instructor Who Have Conducted At Least Two (2) Similar Activities In The Past Two (2) Years *php3,500.00 Per Day X 4 Days • At Least 1-hour Session Every Friday For The Whole Month Of March (total Of 4 Sessions) • Provision Of Food And Beverages For A Maximum Of 35 Pax: - Pm Snacks: Preferably Sandwich Or Pasta And Electrolyte Drinks *php220.00 X 35 Days X 4 Days • Provision Of Pvc Vinyl Flooring / Dance Floor Mat (for Activity Rooms A, B, And C) - To Be Put Over Carpeted Area - 3 Sets Can Be Connected As A Whole - Non-slip Surface - Can Be Used And Ideal For Fitness Activities - Can Be Rolled And Stored When Not In Use *php23,625.00 X 3 Sets • Submission Of Post Activity Report With Photo And Video Documentation Lot 4 – Be Smart, Be Safe: Safety Strategies In The Modern Times Ii • Provision Of Safety And Protection Skills Trainer/instructor Have Conducted At Least Two (2) Similar Activities In The Past Two (2) Years *php12,500.00 Per Session • Whole-day Training Session (9 Am - 5 Pm) • Provision Of Training Mats For Participants *php200.00 X 30 Pax • Provision Of Food And Beverages *php220.00 X 35 Pax X 3 - Am Snacks: Preferably Sandwich Or Pasta And Coffee/choco/ Soy Drink - Pm Snacks: Preferably Sandwich Or Pasta And Juice/softdrinks - Packed Lunch: O Vegetable O Meat/fish O Rice • Provision Of Certificates • Submission Of Post Activity Report With Photo And Video Documentation Lot 5 – Herstories To Inspire: Empowering The Next Generation • Coordination With The Identified Beneficiary As Approved By Tpb • Provision Of Land Transportation To Ferry The Participants To And From Museo Pambata Via Bus *php13,000.00 – Bus Rental • Coordination With Museo Pambata Including Event Details, Program, Reservation, Tour, Etc. *php450.00 X 40 Pax – Entrance Fee To Museo Pambata • Meals For Participants For A Maximum Of 40 Participants *php440.00 X 40 Pax • Herizon Cream Shirt For Kids (20 Pax) *php8,000.00 Lot 6 – 2025 Tpb Wmc Polo Shirt • Fabric: Cotton • Logo: Embroidered/digital Print • Sizes: Xs, S, M, L, Xl, 2xl, 3xl, 4xl, 5xl (eastern Fit) • Colors: White And Purple • With Collar *php600.00 X 175 Pcs Project Implementation Schedule Lot 1 Purple Your Icon Campaign 04 March 2025 (tuesday) • Banner • Jeepney Sign Art Lot 2 It’s Time For Her: Honoring Everyone’s Radiance 24-26 March 2025 (monday - Wednesday) At Tpb Activity Rooms • Self-care Kit 21 March 2025 (friday) Lot 3 Strongher: Wellness In Motion 07, 14, 21, And 28 March 2025 At Tpb Activity Rooms (every Friday) • Pvc Vinyl Flooring / Dance Floor Mat 05 March 2025 (wednesday) Lot 4 Be Smart, Be Safe: Safety Strategies In The Modern Times Ii 21 March 2025 (friday) At Tpb Activity Rooms • Yoga Mats Lot 5 Herstories To Inspire: Empowering The Next Generation 14 March 2025 (friday) At Museo Pambata, Pasay City • Herizon Shirt For Kids 07 March 2025 (friday) Lot 6 Wmc Polo Shirt 21 March 2025 (friday) Delivery At The Tpb Office At 6th Floor Five E-com Center, Harbor Drive, Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300. Additional Technical Requirements Qualifications For Bidder • For Printing, Production, And Delivery Of Wmc Banners And Polo Shirts (lots 1 And 6) 1. Bidder Must Have At Least Two (2) Years Of Experience In Production Of Print Materials For Government And Private Offices. 2. Bidder Must Submit A Sample Item Based On The Above Specifications For Banners And Polo Shirts With Price Quotation Of The Items Inclusive Of The Admin Cost, Delivery Fee, And Other Applicable Cost, Upon Submission Of Quotation. Failure To Submit Sample Will Not Be Considered And Will Be Disqualified. 3. Submit An Actual Sample Based On The Above Specifications For Banners And Polo Shirts Upon The Receipt Of Notice Of Award (noa). 4. Final Actual Sample Must Be Presented To The End User's Approval Prior To Mass Production • For Events Management Company (lots 2-5) 1. Bidder Must Have At Least Two (2) Years Of Experience In Organizing Events In Government And Private Offices 2. Bidder Must Submit A Price Quotation Based On The Above Deliverables Inclusive Of Other Applicable Costs. 3. Bidder Must Submit The Curriculum Vitae Of The Proposed Resource Persons/trainers Subject To The Approval Of Tpb. 4. Final Actual Proposal Of The Winning Bidder Inclusive Of But Not Limited To Menus, Resource Persons, Program Flow, And Items To Be Included In The Self-care Kit Must Be Presented To The End User’s Approval. Legal Requirements: 1. Mayor’s/ Business Permit 2. Philgeps Registration Number/ Certificate 3. Income/business Tax Return 4. Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement Attachments: 1. Statement Of Compliance 2. Omnibus Sworn Statement 3. Technical Specifications/ Terms Of Reference Note: 1. All Entries Must Be Typewritten In Your Company Letterhead. 2. Price Validity Shall Be For A Period Of Thirty (30) Calendar Days. Terms Thirty (30) Working Days From The Receipt Of Invoice/billing. Abc Php692,875.00 Inclusive Of All Applicable Fees And Taxes.

Details: Description Republic Of The Philippines Barangay Tetuan Bids And Awards Committee Tetuan 24-0021 M. Nativitad, St., Zamboanga City Invitation To Bid For Supply And Delivery Of 1 Lot Various Disaster Equipment (name Of Project) 1. The City Government Of Zamboanga, Through The Annual Budget 2024 Under Other Maintenance And Operarting Expenses (omoe) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Pesos (p 216,350.00) Only Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Supply And Delivery Of The Purchase Of One (1) Lot Various Disaster Equipment Pr No. 24-06-069 Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The City Government Of Zamboanga Now Invites Bids For The Supply And Delivery Of The 1 Lot Various Disaster Equipment The Sol. Goods Is Required By Ten (10) Calendar Days Bidders Should Have Completed Within A Period Of Ten (10) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project, With A Value Of At Least (50%) Of The Abc And To Meet Other Eligibility Requirements Stated In The Eligibility Documents. 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 A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra 5183. 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Barangay Hall Of Tetuan In The Office Of The Bids And Awards Committee And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On January 03-08, 2025 From The Given Address And Website/s Below And Upon Payment Of A Non-refundable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of P500.00the Method Of Payment Will Be Cash Payable To The Barangay City Treasurer’s Office. The Bidding Documents Shall Be Received Personally By The Prospective Bidder Or His/her Authorized Representative. The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees “machine Copy Of The Official Receipt” Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. 6. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission On Or Before January 09, 2025 At 10:00 Am At Office Of The Bids And Award Committee, Conference Room, M. Natividad St., Zamboanga City.late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 7. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security Which Shall Be A Bid Securing Declarationor At Least One Other Form Of The Following: Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Confirmed By A Universal/commercial Bank, Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal/commercial Bank Or From Other Bank Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument, Provided However That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal/commercial Bank If Issued By A Foreign Bank In The Amount Of P1,230.00or Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security In The Amount Of P3,075.00or Any Combination Of The Foregoing In The Amount Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. The Bid Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. Bidders Are Required To Indicate The Brand Name And/or Name Of Manufacturer Of Goods Offered/quoted, When Appropriate. 8. Bid Opening Shall Be On January 13, 2025 At 10:00 Am At Office Of The Bids And Awards Committee, Conference Room, M. Natividad St., Zamboanga City. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidder’s Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 9. To Be Delivered In The Barangay Hall Of Tetuan. 10. The Brangay Council 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 Section 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules Or Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. Bidders Are Advised To Use The Bid Form At The Back Of This Itb. Failure To Do So Would Lead To Non-acceptance Of The Bid. 12. For Further Information Please Refer To: Hazel Jane L. Fox Bac Secretariat Barangay Government Of Tetuan M.natividad Street, Zamboanga City Brgytetuan@gmail.com Tel. No. (063) 993-0269 Republic Of The Philippines Barangay Tetuan Bids And Awards Committee Tetuan 24-0021 M. Natividad Street, Zamboanga City Bid Form Date: ____________________ To: Barangay Council Of Tetuan Address: M. Natividad Zamboanga City Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers Including Bid Bulletin Numbers Tetuan 24-0021 The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledge, We, The Undersigned, Offer To Supply/deliver/perform The Delivery And Supply Of The 1 Lot Various Disaster Equipment Inconformity With The Said Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) For The Sum Of (total Bid Amount In Words And Figures) Or The Total Calculated Bid Price, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, And Other Bid Modifications In Accordance With The Price Schedules Attached Herewith And Made Part Of This Bid. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax’ (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein Or In The Price Schedules, If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Undertake: A. To Deliver The Goods In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Specified In The Schedule Of Requirements Of The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds); B. To Provide A Performance Security In The Form, Amounts, And Within The Times Prescribed In The Pbds; C. To Abide By The Bid Validity Period Specified In The Pbds And It Shall Remain Binding Upon As At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period. [insert This Paragraph If Foreign-assisted Project With The Development Partner: Commissions Or Gratuities, If Any, Paid, Paid Or To Be Paid By Us To Agents Relating To This Bid, And To Contract Execution If We Are Awarded The Contract, Are Listed Below: Name And Address Amount And Purpose Of Agent Currency Commission Or Gratuity (if None, State “none”)] Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And Your Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Bid You May Receive. We Certify/confirm That We Comply With The Eligibility Requirements Pursuant To The Pbds. The Undersigned Is Authorized To Submit The Bid On Behalf Of ________________________________________________________ (name Of Bidder) As Evidenced By The Attached ______________________________________________________________________. (state The Written Authority) We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Attached Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: __________________________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: _________________________________________ Date:__________________________ Price Schedule For Goods Name Of Bidder _____________________________________________________ Tetuan 24-0021 Page 1 Of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Life Boat Ring Rescue Can With Harness Rescuer’s Throw Bag Rescuer Shovel Rescue Rope 12mmx 50mm Rescue Rope 12 Mm X 100mm Rescue Rain Coat Rescue Booths Big First Aid Kit Rechargeable Flashlights Chainsaw 7m’ Breathable Reflectorized Vest Safety Helmet Safety Glasses Megaphone Fire Extinguisher Small First Aid Kit 4x4 Tent Ambulance Collapsible Stretcher Adult Wheelchair Solar Flood Light 300w Country Of Origin Quantity 2 2 1 2 2 2 10 10 4 10 1 10 4 4 2 4 11 4 1 4 12 Unit Price Exw Per Item Transportation And All Other Costs Incidental To Delivery, Per Item Sales And Other Taxes Payable If Contract Is Awarded, Per Item Cost Of Incidental Services, If Applicable, Per Item Total Price, Per Unit (col 5+6+7+8) Total Price Delivered Final Destination (col.9) X (col 4) Purpose: For Barangay Tetuan Disaster Preparedness Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: __________________________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Days/weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. Item Number Description Quantity Total Delivered, Days/weeks/months ________________________ Signature Over Printed Name Technical Specifications Brand Name Statement Of Compliance Statement Of Compliance [bidders Must State Here Either “comply” Or “not Comply” Against Each Of The Individual Parameters Of Each Specification Stating The Corresponding Performance Parameter Of The Equipment Offered. Statements Of “comply” Or “not Comply” Must Be Supported By Evidence In A Bidders Bid And Cross-referenced To That Evidence. Evidence Shall Be In The Form Of Manufacturer’s Un-amended Sales Literature, Unconditional Statements Of Specification And Compliance Issued By The Manufacturer, Samples, Independent Test Data Etc., As Appropriate. A Statement That Is Not Supported By Evidence Or Is Subsequently Found To Be Contradicted By The Evidence Presented Will Render The Bid Under Evaluation Liable For Rejection. A Statement Either In The Bidder's Statement Of Compliance Or The Supporting Evidence That Is Found To Be False Either During Bid Evaluation, Post-qualification Or The Execution Of The Contract May Be Regarded As Fraudulent And Render The Bidder Or Supplier Liable For Prosecution Subject To The Applicable Laws And Issuances.] __________________________ Signature Over Printed Name Schedule Of Warranty This Serves As Warranty For _______________________________________________ In The Barangay Government Of Tetuan. Item No. Description Quantity Warranty _____________________________ Bidder Signature Over Printed Name Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.3 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be: A. Supply / Delivery Of The 1 Lot Various Disaster Equipment B. Completed Within Ten (10) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 7.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 12 The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) At Cgso, Tetuan, Zamboanga City For This Project . 14.1 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 P1,230.00; If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; Or B. The Amount Of Not Less Than P3, 075.00; If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 19.3 The Project Shall Be Awarded One Project Having Several Items That Shall Be Awarded As One Contract. 20.2 [list Here Any Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It.] 21.2 [list Here Any Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity.] Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1 [list Here Any Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract. The Following Requirements And The Corresponding Provisions May Be Deleted, Amended, Or Retained Depending On Its Applicability To This Contract:] Delivery And Documents – For Purposes Of The Contract, “exw,” “fob,” “fca,” “cif,” “cip,” “ddp” And Other Trade Terms Used To Describe The Obligations Of The Parties Shall Have The Meanings Assigned To Them By The Current Edition Of Incoterms Published By The International Chamber Of Commerce, Paris. The Delivery Terms Of This Contract Shall Be As Follows: [for Goods Supplied From Abroad, State:] “the Delivery Terms Applicable To The Contract Are Ddp Delivered [indicate Place Of Destination]. In Accordance With Incoterms.” [for Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines, State:] “the Delivery Terms Applicable To This Contract Are Delivered Barangay Hall Of Tetuan, Zamboanga City. Risk And Title Will Pass From The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Upon Receipt And Final Acceptance Of The Goods At Their Final Destination.” Delivery Of The Goods Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). For Purposes Of This Clause The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site Is [indicate Name(s)]. Incidental Services – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Services, Including Additional Services, If Any, Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements: Select Appropriate Requirements And Delete The Rest. A. Performance Or Supervision Of On-site Assembly And/or Start-up Of The Supplied Goods; B. Furnishing Of Tools Required For Assembly And/or Maintenance Of The Supplied Goods; C. Furnishing Of A Detailed Operations And Maintenance Manual For Each Appropriate Unit Of The Supplied Goods; D. Performance Or Supervision Or Maintenance And/or Repair Of The Supplied Goods, For A Period Of Time Agreed By The Parties, Provided That This Service Shall Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Warranty Obligations Under This Contract; And E.training Of The Procuring Entity’s Personnel, At The Supplier’s Plant And/or On-site, In Assembly, Start-up, Operation, Maintenance, And/or Repair Of The Supplied Goods. F. [specify Additional Incidental Service Requirements, As Needed.] The Contract Price For The Goods Shall Include The Prices Charged By The Supplier For Incidental Services And Shall Not Exceed The Prevailing Rates Charged To Other Parties By The Supplier For Similar Services. Spare Parts – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Materials, Notifications, And Information Pertaining To Spare Parts Manufactured Or Distributed By The Supplier: Select Appropriate Requirements And Delete The Rest. A. Such Spare Parts As The Procuring Entity May Elect To Purchase From The Supplier, Provided That This Election Shall Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Warranty Obligations Under This Contract; And B.in The Event Of Termination Of Production Of The Spare Parts: I.advance Notification To The Procuring Entity Of The Pending Termination, In Sufficient Time To Permit The Procuring Entity To Procure Needed Requirements; And Ii.following Such Termination, Furnishing At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, The Blueprints, Drawings, And Specifications Of The Spare Parts, If Requested. The Spare Parts And Other Components Required Are Listed In Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements) And The Cost Thereof Is Included In The Contract Price. The Supplier Shall Carry Sufficient Inventories To Assure Ex-stock Supply Of Consumable Spare Parts Or Components For The Goods For A Period Of Three (3) Months. If Not Used Indicate A Time Period Of Three Times The Warranty Period]. Spare Parts Or Components Shall Be Supplied As Promptly As Possible, But In Any Case, Within [insert Appropriate Time Period] Months Of Placing The Order. Packaging – The Supplier Shall Provide Such Packaging Of The Goods As Is Required To Prevent Their Damage Or Deterioration During Transit To Their Final Destination, As Indicated In This Contract. The Packaging Shall Be Sufficient To Withstand, Without Limitation, Rough Handling During Transit And Exposure To Extreme Temperatures, Salt And Precipitation During Transit, And Open Storage. Packaging Case Size And Weights Shall Take Into Consideration, Where Appropriate, The Remoteness Of The Goods’ Final Destination And The Absence Of Heavy Handling Facilities At All Points In Transit. The Packaging, Marking, And Documentation Within And Outside The Packages Shall Comply Strictly With Such Special Requirements As Shall Be Expressly Provided For In The Contract, Including Additional Requirements, If Any, Specified Below, And In Any Subsequent Instructions Ordered By The Procuring Entity. The Outer Packaging Must Be Clearly Marked On At Least Four (4) Sides As Follows: Name Of The Procuring Entity Name Of The Supplier Contract Description Final Destination Gross Weight Any Special Lifting Instructions Any Special Handling Instructions Any Relevant Hazchem Classifications A Packaging List Identifying The Contents And Quantities Of The Package Is To Be Placed On An Accessible Point Of The Outer Packaging If Practical. If Not Practical The Packaging List Is To Be Placed Inside The Outer Packaging But Outside The Secondary Packaging. Transportation – Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip, Or Ddp, Transport Of The Goods To The Port Of Destination Or Such Other Named Place Of Destination In The Philippines, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged And Paid For By The Supplier, And The Cost Thereof Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under This Contract To Transport The Goods To A Specified Place Of Destination Within The Philippines, Defined As The Project Site, Transport To Such Place Of Destination In The Philippines, Including Insurance And Storage, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged By The Supplier, And Related Costs Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip Or Ddp, Goods Are To Be Transported On Carriers Of Philippine Registry. In The Event That No Carrier Of Philippine Registry Is Available, Goods May Be Shipped By A Carrier Which Is Not Of Philippine Registry Provided That The Supplier Obtains And Presents To The Procuring Entity Certification To This Effect From The Nearest Philippine Consulate To The Port Of Dispatch. In The Event That Carriers Of Philippine Registry Are Available But Their Schedule Delays The Supplier In Its Performance Of This Contract The Period From When The Goods Were First Ready For Shipment And The Actual Date Of Shipment The Period Of Delay Will Be Considered Force Majeure. The Procuring Entity Accepts No Liability For The Damage Of Goods During Transit Other Than Those Prescribed By Incoterms For Ddp Deliveries. In The Case Of Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines Or Supplied By Domestic Suppliers Risk And Title Will Not Be Deemed To Have Passed To The Procuring Entity Until Their Receipt And Final Acceptance At The Final Destination. Intellectual Property Rights – The Supplier Shall Indemnify The Procuring Entity Against All Third-party Claims Of Infringement Of Patent, Trademark, Or Industrial Design Rights Arising From Use Of The Goods Or Any Part Thereof. 2.2 [if Partial Payment Is Allowed, State] “the Terms Of Payment Shall Be As Follows: _____________.” 4 The Inspections And Tests That Will Be Conducted Are: Quality Inspection By Accounting, Coa, Cgso And End User. Republic Of The Philippines) City Of _____________________) S.s Bid Securing Declaration Invitation To Bid No.: [insert Reference Number] To: Barangay Government Of Tetuan, Bids And Awards Committee M. Natividad Street, Tetuan Zamboanga City 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 Procurement 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 No. 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; And; 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 Or Its Authorized Representative [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders Notes On The Instructions To Bidders This Section On The Instruction To Bidders (itb) Provides The Information Necessary For Bidders To Prepare Responsive Bids, In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Procuring Entity. It Also Provides Information On Bid Submission, Eligibility Check, Opening And Evaluation Of Bids, Post-qualification, And On The Award Of Contract. 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Barangay Council Of Tetuan Wishes To Receive Bids For The Supply And Delivery Of The 1 Lot Various Disaster Equipment With Tetuan 24-0021 The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is Composed Of The Details Of Which Are Described In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For The Annual Budget 2024 Under The Other Maintenance And Operating Expenses (omoe) In The Amount Of Two Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Pesos ( 216,350.00) 2.2. Nga, The General Appropriations Act Or Special Appropriations. 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 Manuals 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 Ib 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 Verified And Accepted The General Requirements Of This Project, Including 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, And Coercive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers, 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.b Foreign Ownership Limited To Those Allowed Under The Rules May Participate In This Project. 5.3. Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No.9184, The Bidder Shall Have An Slcc That Is At Least One (1) Contract Similar To The Project The Value Of Which, Adjusted To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Must Be At Least Equivalent To: A. For The Procurement Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. B. For The Procurement Of Expendable Supplies: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Twenty-five Percent (25%) Of The Abc. 6. Origin Of 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, Subject To Domestic Preference Requirements Under Itb Clause 18. 7. Subcontracts The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference No Pre-bid Conference 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 Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 10.2. The Bidder’s Slcc As Indicated In Itb Clause 5.3 Should Have Been Completed Within Ten (10) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.3. 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. Similar To The Required Authentication Above, 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. 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 Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents). 11.2. If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity, A Certification Issued By Dti Shall Be Provided By The Bidder In Accordance With Section 43.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 11.3. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.4. 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. Bid Prices 12.1. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: A. For Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: I. The Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex-works, Ex-factory, Ex-warehouse, Ex-showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable); Ii. The Cost Of All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable; Iii. The Cost Of Transportation, Insurance, And Other Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination; And Iv. The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In E. B. For Goods Offered From Abroad: I. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) With The Place Of Destination In The Philippines As Specified In The Bds. In Quoting The Price, The Bidder Shall Be Free To Use Transportation Through Carriers Registered In Any Eligible Country. Similarly, The Bidder May Obtain Insurance Services From Any Eligible Source Country. Ii. The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, As Listed In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 13. Bid And Payment Currencies 13.1. For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable 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. 13.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 14. Bid Security 14.1. 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. 14.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until One Hundred Twenty Days [120]. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 15. 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. 16. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 16.1. The Bidders Shall Submit On January 09, 2025 At 10:00 Am At Barangay Hall, Conference Room, M. Natividad St., Zamboanga City As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 17. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 17.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids On January 13, 2024 At 10:00 Am At Barangay Hall, Conference Room, M. Natividad St., Zamboanga City As Specified In Paragraph 8 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. 17.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 18. Domestic Preference 18.1. The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With Section 43.1.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring 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 The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids Bidders May Submit A Proposal On Any Of The Lots Or Items, And Evaluation Will Be Undertaken On A Per Lot Or Item Basis, As The Case Maybe. In This Case, The Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 15 Shall Be Submitted For Each Lot Or Item Separately. 19.3. The Descriptions Of The Lots Or Items Shall Be Indicated In Section Vii (technical Specifications), Although The Abcs Of These Lots Or Items Are Indicated In The Bds For Purposes Of The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. The Nfcc Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 19.4. The Project Shall Be Awarded One Project Having Several Items That Shall Be Awarded As One Contract. 19.5. Except For Bidders Submitting A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation, All Bids Must Include The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Which Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. For Bidders Submitting The Committed Line Of Credit, It Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post-qualification 20.2. 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 21.1. 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.

Details: 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 (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) Solicitation 36c24725q0296 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02, Dated 01-03-2025. (iv) This Solicitation Is Set-aside Exclusively For Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concerns. To Be Considered For Award Prospective Offerors Must Be Registered And Active In The System For Award Management (www.sam.gov) And Sba Verified Sdvosb Veteran Small Business Certification Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) Concern Verified At The Date And Time Set For Receipt Of Offers. An Offeror, Who Is Not Sam Registered Or Sba Vet Cert Verified Sdvosb Concern At The Date And Time Set For Receipt Of Offers Will Have Their Offer Rejected As Non-responsive And Will Not Be Considered For Award. The Applicable Naics Code For This Solicitation Is 562211, Small Business Size Standard $47.0 Million. Applicable Wage Determination Wd # 2015-4609, Revision 24, Dated 12/23/2024 Is Incorporated. (v) Contractor Shall Provide Quote For Services A Base Plus (4) Four Option Years. (vi) Price/cost Schedule item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 12.00 mo __________________ __________________ contractor Shall Perform Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Pick Up/disposal Services In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow). This Service Includes But Is Not Limited To Items Contaminated With Blood And Body Fluids/waste, Chemotherapy Wastes, Sharps, Pathological And Microbiological Waste Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials And The Collection, Packaging, Transport, And Incineration Or Otherwise Disposal Of Medical Waste Materials In Accordance With All Applicable Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Transportation (dot), Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And Any Other State And Federal Requirements Or Guidelines. contract Period: Base pop Begin: 04-01-2025 pop End: 03-31-2026 1001 12.00 mo __________________ __________________ contractor Shall Perform Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Pick Up/disposal Services In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow). This Service Includes But Is Not Limited To Items Contaminated With Blood And Body Fluids/waste, Chemotherapy Wastes, Sharps, Pathological And Microbiological Waste Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials And The Collection, Packaging, Transport, And Incineration Or Otherwise Disposal Of Medical Waste Materials In Accordance With All Applicable Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Transportation (dot), Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And Any Other State And Federal Requirements Or Guidelines. contract Period: Option 1 pop Begin: 04-01-2026 pop End: 03-31-2027 2001 12.00 mo __________________ __________________ contractor Shall Perform Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Pick Up/disposal Services In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow). This Service Includes But Is Not Limited To Items Contaminated With Blood And Body Fluids/waste, Chemotherapy Wastes, Sharps, Pathological And Microbiological Waste Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials And The Collection, Packaging, Transport, And Incineration Or Otherwise Disposal Of Medical Waste Materials In Accordance With All Applicable Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Transportation (dot), Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And Any Other State And Federal Requirements Or Guidelines. contract Period: Option 2 pop Begin: 04-01-2027 pop End: 03-31-2028 3001 12.00 mo __________________ __________________ contractor Shall Perform Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Pick Up/disposal Services In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow). This Service Includes But Is Not Limited To Items Contaminated With Blood And Body Fluids/waste, Chemotherapy Wastes, Sharps, Pathological And Microbiological Waste Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials And The Collection, Packaging, Transport, And Incineration Or Otherwise Disposal Of Medical Waste Materials In Accordance With All Applicable Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Transportation (dot), Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And Any Other State And Federal Requirements Or Guidelines. contract Period: Option 3 pop Begin: 04-01-2028 pop End: 03-31-2029 4001 12.00 mo __________________ __________________ contractor Shall Perform Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Pick Up/disposal Services In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (sow). This Service Includes But Is Not Limited To Items Contaminated With Blood And Body Fluids/waste, Chemotherapy Wastes, Sharps, Pathological And Microbiological Waste Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials And The Collection, Packaging, Transport, And Incineration Or Otherwise Disposal Of Medical Waste Materials In Accordance With All Applicable Environmental Protection Agency (epa), Food And Drug Administration (fda), Department Of Transportation (dot), Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) And Any Other State And Federal Requirements Or Guidelines. contract Period: Option 4 pop Begin: 04-01-2029 pop End: 03-31-2030 grand Total __________________ (vii) Description Of Requirement: statement Of Work regulated Medical Waste And Sharps Removal Services tuscaloosa Va Medical Center a. General Information: 1. Title Of Project: Regulated Medical Waste And Sharps Removal Services 2. Location Of Services: Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center, 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, Al 35404 3. Location Of Sharps/bio-hazard Containers: building room Number quantity 137 4-117 1 137 14-117 1 137 14-106 1 137 3117 1 137 3104 1 137 d3-101 1 137 e3-107 2 137 e3-117 1 137 g3-101 1 137 g3-116 2 137 h3-113 1 137 13-100 1 137 12-117 2 135 g-15 1 135 g-17 1 135 g18 1 135 g19 1 135 g21 1 135 g23 1 135 g23 1 135 g26 1 135 g25 1 135 g27 1 135 g31 1 135 g32 1 135 g33 1 135 g34 1 135 g42 1 38 210 1 38 211 1 38 212 1 38 213 1 38 214 1 38 206 1 38 207 1 38 240 1 38 242 1 38 243 1 38 244 1 38 243 1 38 243a 1 38 227 1 38 241 1 38 241a 1 38 243 1 38 251 1 38 252 1 38 254 1 38 111 1 38 112 1 38 113 1 38 114 1 38 115 1 38 110 1 38 109 1 38 106 1 38 104 1 38 143 1 38 133 1 38 133b 1 38 141 1 38 142 1 38 142a 1 38 143 1 38 144 1 38 144a 1 38 145 1 38 152 1 38 152a 1 38 153 1 38 155 1 1 314 2 1 308 1 1 323 1 1 420 1 phar-135 g12, G58 2 phar-145 tbd 2 eye 20a 1 dental 41b, 41e, 41h, 41j, 41m, 41n, 41p, 41q 1 lab-135 123, 128, 128a, 128c, 133, 133b, 133d 25 18 108 1 146 19, 30 2 147 19 2 149 23, 33, 45, 69, 79 9 61 a37 1 61 b-20 3 61 b23 2 61 d20 1 61 d-22 3 cage-3 n/a (storage) 69 (estimated) 3. Period Of Performance: Base Plus Four (4) Option Years As Follows: base Year: April 1, 2025 March 31, 2026 option Year #1: April 1, 2026 March 31, 2027 option Year #2: April 1, 2027 March 31, 2028 option Year #3: April 1, 2028 March 31, 2029 option Year #4: April 1, 2029 March 31, 2030 4. Type Of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 5. Days And Hours Of Operation: The Tuscaloosa Vamc Business Days And Hours Are Monday Through Friday 8:00 Am- 4:30 Pm, Central Standard Time, Excluding Federal Holidays. Federal Holidays Are New Year S Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President S Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran S Day, Thanksgiving Day, And Christmas Day. B. General Requirments: 1. The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Supervision, Transportation, Supplies, Equipment Necessary To Pick Up And Transport Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) To Include The Pickup Of Sharps And Bio-hazard Waste. 2. The Contractor Shall Collect, Transport, And Dispose Of Rmw And Sharps. Should Be Treated By Autoclaving Or By Means As Regulated By The Alabama Department Of Environmental Management, And In Accordance With Federal, State And Local Laws And Regulations. 3. Pickup Of Full Sharps And Rmw Shall Be Twice Every Week On Wednesdays From The Locked Cage Located In Building 3. Twice Per Week The Contractor Should Pick Up From All Units As Listed In The Above Table. Contractor Is To Check In With The Cor Or Chief Ems. 4. This Medical Facility Has As Estimate 19,102 Pounds Of Rmw That Is Disposed Of Per Year And 13,000 Pounds Of Sharps And Bio-hazardous Waste Per Year. 5. Types Of Rmw Include, But Are Limited To The Following: a. Pathological Waste B. Cultures, Stocks And Vaccines C. All Used And Unused Sharps D. Blood, Blood Products, Other Potentially Infectious Body Fluids And Contaminated Items E. Pharmaceuticals (controlled, Outdated And Vaccines) **will Not Be Separated note: Please Be Advised That All Personnel Of The Awarded Contractor Must Have A Completed Tuberculosis Skin (tb) Test In Order To Work In Patient Areas. The Tb Skin Test Will Be At The Expenses Of The Contractor And Proof Of The Test Must Be Submitted To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Prior To Any On-site Services Conducted At The Tvamc. c. Specific Services: 1. Provide And Service Reusable Sharps Containment System: a. Contractor Shall Provide Labor, Transportation, Collection, Removal, Treatment And Destruction Services Including A Reusable Sharps Containment System Compliant With Centers For Disease Control (cdc) And National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (niosh) Guidelines For The Storage, Transport And Shipment Of Regulated Medical Waste. b. A Minimum Of 90 Containers Are Needed Bi-weekly At The Tvamc. For Start Up Purposes, A Total Of 196 Containers Are Needed As Follows: 2 Gallon 64 4 Gallon 36 7 Gallon 96 c. Contractor Shall Provide Rigid Puncture Resistant Sharps Containers That Meet The American Society For Testing Materials (astm) Standard F2131-01 "standard Specification For Puncture Resistance Of Materials Used In Containers For Discarded Medical Needles And Other Sharps" d. Contractor Shall Provide Sharps Containers That Include Appropriate Sizes And Shapes, Opening Types (vertical Drop) And Closures (locking Mechanism), Mounting Brackets, Carts With Casters (to Hold And Transport), Training, And Replacement For Sharps Collection And Containment Of Sharps Waste (defined Below). e. Sharps Containers Shall Be Of The Type That Lends Itself To Privacy Of Patient Information (example- Be Of Solid Red In Color). Each Container Shall Meet All Requirements Of The Occupational Safety And Health Administration (osha) Regulation 29 Cfr 1910.1030 'bloodborne Pathogens" And Be Registered As A Sharp Waste Container With The Food And Drug Administration (fda). f. Contractor Shall Provide Labor, Tools, Materials, Supplies, Appropriate Equipment, Transportation, And Supervision Necessary To Pick Up, Store, Transport, Decant, And Clean/sterilize Containers As Well As Destroy, Dispose Of, Document, And Invoice For Waste Removed From The Containers. Special Function Items Such As, But Not Limited To, Funnel Tops, Traps, Wall Cabinets And Related Hardware, Shall Be Supplied By The Contractor At No Additional Cost To The Va. g. "sharps Infectious Waste" Shall Be Considered For The Purpose Of This Contract To Include Hypodermic Needles, Syringes And Scalpel Blades. The Term Does Not Include Any Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Waste, Or Pharmaceuticals. The Medical Center Will Be Responsible For The Segregating Of All Waste In Accordance With Federal, State, And Local Requirements. h. The Contractor Shall Provide A Supply Of Clean/sterilized, Dry And Free Of Odors, Reusable Sharps Containers To Be Kept On Site To Be Used In The Event That A Container Does Become Full Prior To The Contractor's Scheduled Exchange Visit And An Environmental Management Service (ems) Staff Member Will Then Replace Full Container With A New Empty One. Exact Storage Location To Be Determined By Ems. i. Contents Of Containers Shall Be Transported Off Station And Disposed Of As Rmw. The Contaminated Reusable Sharps Containers Shall Be Cleaned, Disinfected, And Sterilized For Reuse. Reusable Sharps Containers Shall Not Be Cycled Through More Than 500 Times Or As Stated And Allowed By Applicable And Current Regulations. The Cost Of Any Replacement Sharps Containers Shall Be At The Contractor's Expense. j. All Containers Shall Be Clearly Labeled With Biohazard Symbol And The Word "biohazard' Displayed On Them Along With Barcode. k. The Contractor Will Provide Red Bags/liners For The Re-useable Plastic Containers As Needed, Or Upon Request. We Will Require 8- And 15-gallon Bags, Using An Estimated 1,200 Bags Per Year For Each Size. l. In Additional To Re-useable Containers, Contractor Will Provide Red Bags For Use In Emergencies. 2. Provide Regulated Medical Waste (rmw) Collection And Disposal Services a. Contractor Shall Provide Services Including The Provision Of Containers And Labels For Regulated Medical Waste; Pickup Of All Regulated Medical Waste Streams To Include Sharps; Storage And Transport; Decanting, Examination, Appropriate Treatment, Disposal, And Documentation Of Quantities And Weights Of Waste; Cleaning Of Containers; And Provision Of Legal Manifest Which Accurately Documents The Chain Of Custody From Point Of Pickup To Final Disposition. b. The Estimated Quantity Of Waste Pickup Is Established In Section B2 Price/cost Schedule. c. Contractor Will Pick Up Medical Waste And Sharps From The Units As Listed In Section A3 And Take To Building 3, Locked Cage. The Contractor Will Pick Up And Dispose Of Rmw And Sharps From The Containers Behind Building 3 In The Locked Cage. d. Regulated Medical Waste Containers: Containers Shall Be Made Of Rigid Plastic Construction Designed To Prevent Puncture By Needles And Other Sharps, Capacity Not To Exceed 96-gallons, (minimum Of 26 Wheeled Totes Are Needed In The Catchment Area) And Shall Include Locking Safety Handles Along With Appropriate Bio-hazard Warning Symbols Approved By The State And Federal Regulatory Agencies. Contractor Shall Maintain The Re-used Containers And Equipment In A State Of Satisfactory Repair (no Broken Wheels Or Lids, Sharp Points) And Appearance (free Of Dirt/old Paper Stickers) As Determined By The Cor. Contractor Shall Have Containers Disinfected Inside And Out And Free Of Moisture Using The Centers For Disease Control (cdc) Approved Disinfectant Before Returning Them To The Medical Center Or Clinics For Use. Safety Data Sheet (sds) Information Shall Be Provided By The Contractor To The Cor Prior To Use. e. Medical Waste And Sharps Should Be Disposed Of By Autoclaving. d. Safety Requirements And Training: a. Contractor Vehicles, Carts, Materials, Or Supplies Shall Not Be Left Unattended. Vehicles Shall Be Parked Only In Designated Area As Provided By Ems Staff. b. Contractor Shall Ensure That Its Staff Who Drive On Va Property Are Professional, Comply With All Facility Policies Such As Zero Tolerance For Sexual Harassment And Violence In The Workplace, Drug-free Workplace, Safety, And Be Appropriately Dressed. c. Contractor Shall Ensure That Facility Standards Are Followed Along With The Joint Commission Standards. Contractor Is Solely Responsible For Any And All Spills Or Leaks During The Performance Of The Contract. d. The Contractor Agrees To Clean Up Such Spills And/or Leaks To The Satisfaction Of The Government In A Manner Which Satisfies The Applicable Regulations, At No Cost To The Government e. The Contractor Shall Report To The Va Safety Officer Via The Cor All Spills, Regardless Of Quantity And All Personnel Exposures. Such Reports Shall First Be Reported By Telephone Within 30 Minutes Following The Incident And Shall Have A Follow Up In Writing No Later Than Seven (7) Days After The Initial Report. When Reporting A Spill, The Following Information Shall Be Furnished (1) Quantity Spilled; (2) Exact Location Of Spill; (3) Containment Procedures Initiated; (4) Clean-up And Disposal Procedures; (5) Personal Injury Involved; (6) Assistance Required; And (7) A Narrative Summarizing All On-scene Visits Made By Local, State, And Federal Officials. f. Contractor Shall Not Dispose Of Any Chemical Containers Contaminated By Cleaning Chemicals In Any Location In The Facility Except As Specified By The Cor. g. Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, County Regulations On Workers' Safety Standards And Related Training. h. All Contractor Personnel Involved In The Performance Of This Contract Shall Have Received Training Regarding The Handling Of Infectious Materials, And Emergency Procedures To Be Followed In Case Of A Spill Before Starting Work Under This Contract. i. Certification Of Such Training Shall Be Provided Within (fifteen) 15 Days Of Receiving Notice Of Award Of The Contract. Certification For Any New Contract Employees Shall Be Provided To The Contracting Officer Within Thirty (30) Days Of Receipt Of The Training. e. Contractor Submittals: a. Prior To Commencement Of Any Work, The Contractor And Employees Working On This Contract Shall Submit To The Cor And/or Contracting Officer: contractor Shall Be Properly Licensed By Federal, State And Local Authorities To Provide Pickup, Removal And Disposal Of Bio-hazardous Waste And Insured. contractor Shall Attach Copies Of Licenses, Permits, And Proof Of Insurance Indicated Above With Their Quote At Time Of Offer Due Date And Shall Maintain All Required Licensing, Permitting, And Insurance Throughout The Life Of The Contract. contractor Shall Provide Name, Address, Contact Name And Telephone Number Of All Disposal Facilities To Be Used Under This Contract, With Their Offer At Time Of Offer Due Date. contractor Shall Make Complete Distribution Of The Waste To A Reliable Licensed Facility Approved By All Federal, State, And Local Regulatory Bodies For Disposal. the Contractor Shall Identify A Person Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of Work. The Name And Phone Number Shall Be Provided To The Contracting Officer At The Time Of Offer. the Contractor Shall Establish And Maintain A Complete Quality Control Program To Assure The Requirements Of The Contract Are Provided As Specified. The Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of Their Quality Control Program To The Contracting Officer At The Time Of Offer. the Contractor Shall Develop And Submit To The Contracting Officer, A Copy Of Their Contingency Plan In The Event Of Vehicle Breakdown, Disposal Facility Breakdown, Natural Disaster, Or Employee Strike At The Time Of Offer. The Contingency Plan Will Include Notification Procedures For Informing The Contractor Officer Representative (cor)/generator Of Any Actuation Of The Contingency Plan To Prevent Possible Violation Of Interstate Laws. f. Contractor Qualifications: all Personnel Of The Awarded Contractor Must Have A Completed Tuberculosis Skin (tb) Test In Order To Work In Patient Areas. The Tb Skin Test Will Be At The Expense Of The Contractor And Proof Of The Test Must Be Submitted To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Prior To Any On-site Services Conducted At The Tvamc. contractor Must Provide A Copy Of The State Department Of Environmental Management, notification Of Permit By Rule Operations Solid Waste Collection Operation Permit, Transporter Permit. g. Manifest Documentation/report a. Contractor Will Make Pickups At The Designated Pick Up Points Between The Hours Of 8 Am And 2:30 P.m. (weekdays). b. The Contractor Shall Provide Tracking Of Medical Waste From The Point Of Pickup, Through Use Of An Epa, Deq For Applicable State, And Dot Approved Manifest System. c. The Contractor Shall Provide Hard Copy Documentation (manifest Sheets) To The Cor, Indicating Time And Date Of Pickup, Time And Date Of Autoclaving, And Weight Of Each Container Received At The Time Of Pick Up. d. Contractor Staff Shall Engage Only Authorized Ems Staff (cor Or Designee) To Sign Manifests Of Waste In Accordance With Dot And State Requirements. Contractor Shall Provide Final Copy Of Manifests Within Two (2) Weeks After The End Of The Month Of Service. e. Contractor Shall Provide The Weights Of Medical Waste Processed For Each Facility Site At The End Of Each Month. These Weights May Be Included On The Monthly Invoice But Must Be Provided Monthly. f. Contractor Will Provide All The Necessary Labels To Designate The Type Of Medical Waste Contained In Each Container (medical Waste) h. Quality Control/assurance (contractor): a. The Contractor Shall Establish And Maintain A Complete Quality Control/assurance Program To Assure The Requirements Of The Contract Are Provided As Specified. b. The Contractor Shall Provide A Copy Of Their Quality Control/assurance Plan To The Contracting Officer With Their Quote At Time Of Offer Due Date. i. Quality/performance Requirements Summary a. As Stated Above, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Their Own Internal Quality Control Program. The Government Will Perform Surveillance Of The Contractor's Performance Using The Performance Work Statement And The Performance Requirements Summary (see Technical Exhibit 1) On The Next Page To Determine If The Contractor Exceeds, Meets, Or Does Not Meet These Standards. The Fact That The Government Is Performing Surveillance Of The Contractor's Performance Does Not In Any Way Relieve The Contractor From Performing Their Own Surveillance And Maintaining Acceptable Quality Levels. b. Performance Requirements Summary Matrix: 1. The Government Shall Use These Standards To Determine Contractor Performance And Shall Compare Contractor Performance To The Acceptable Quality Level (aql). technical Exhibit 1 performance / Requirement Indicator performance Standard performance Measure (aql) monitoring Method / Method For Surveillance incentive waste Collection/pickup Form Both Rmw And Sharps Containers (sections 3a And 3b) within Time Specified 100% (no Deviation) direct Observation, Random Sampling By Cor And Customer Complaints positive Past Performance & Exercise Of Option Year Periods treat And Disposal Of Waste (section 3) dispose Of In Accordance With Osha, Epa, And Local, Stated, And Federal Regulations 100% (no Deviation) direct Observation, Random Sampling By Cor positive Past Performance & Exercise Of Option Year Periods provide Copies/access To Documentation (manifest Sheets) To The Cor, Indicating Time And Date Of Pickup, Time And Date Of Autoclaving, And Weight Of Each Container Received At The Time Of Pick-up (section 6) provide At The Time Of Pickup 100% (no Deviation) direct Observation, Random Sampling By Cor positive Past Performance & Exercise Of Option Year Periods pick-up, Disposal Documents The Contractor Shall Provide Copy Of Monthly Record Of The Weights For Medical Waste (manifests) Picked Up And Disposed Of. (section 6) final Documents Received Within 2 Weeks, Following The End Of The Month 100% (no Deviation) direct Observation, Random Sampling By Cor positive Past Performance & Exercise Of Option Year Periods (viii) Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items (sep 2023), Applies To This Solicitation. The Following Provisions And Clauses Are Added As Addenda: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 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 protest Content/alternative Dispute Resolution oct 2018 852.239-75 information And Communication Technology Accessibility Notice feb 2023 addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services 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 Following Provisions Are Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: the Offeror Shall Submit Their Quote On Company Letterhead. The Offeror S Quote Shall Include The Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of The Offeror, The Offeror S Uei# And Orca Document, In Sam At (https://sam.gov) , And A Completed Copy Of 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications- Commercial Items. All Fillable Documents Are Required For Submission. Submission Of Vaar 852.219-75 Certification Completely Filled Out Is Required. acknowledgement Or Signed Copy Of All Amendments Posted To The Solicitation And Signed 1449. all Offerors Must Meet The Small Business Size Standard Of $47m For Naics Code 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal At The Time Of Submission Of Quote And At The Time Of Award. All Offerors Must Be Registered In Veterans Small Business Certification () And Sam At The Time Of Quote Submittal. an Offeror Must Be Sdvosb Verified (reference Vaar 852.219-73) At Time Of Quote Submission And At Time Of Award. Vaar 852.219-75 Certification Are A Submission Requirement And Shall Be Submitted Electronically. an Offeror Shall Indicate In Its Quote Whether It Will (1) Self-perform 100% Of The Requirement, Or (2) Subcontract Any Portion Of The Requirement. If The Offeror Intends To Subcontract Any Portion Of The Requirement, The Offeror Shall Provide A Subcontracting Plan That Includes A Percentage Breakdown Evidencing How The Offeror Will Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting In 13 Cfr 125.6(a)(1). Failure To Provide The Required Information May Result In An Offeror S Quote Being Rejected Without Further Consideration. If The Offeror Plans On Using Subcontractors, You Must Provide A Subcontracting Plan To Include: a. Business Name b. Business Size c. Work They Will Be Performing, To Include % Of Work On Contract d. % Of Payment To Be Receive Of Total Contract Amount 7. Price: The Offeror Shall Fill-in All Unit Prices And Totals For Each Clin As Well As The Total Amount Of The Price Quote In The Solicitation S Price Schedule. 8. Technical: The Offeror Shall Demonstrate In Its Quote In As Much Detail As Possible How It Will Meet The Tusacaloosa Va Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Al- Regulated Medical Waste And Sharps Removal Services Requirement As Described In The Solicitation S Statement Of Work. 9. Past Performance: The Offeror Is Required To Provide A Minimum Of Two (2) Past Performance Reference For Similar Services Within The Last Four (4) Years, Either Governmental Or Commercial Entity, In Response To This Solicitation, To Include Place, Size, And Years Of Service Performed. If No Past Performance Is Available, You Must Address This In Your Offer. Past Performance Will Be Reviewed As Part Of The Responsibility Determination Only. 10. All Questions Should Be Emailed To Laterrica.sewell@va.gov By Thursday, January 30, 2025, At 10:00am Est.. No Late Submissions Will Be Accepted. All Responses To Questions Shall Be Incorporated Into A Written Amendment Posted To The Government Point Of Entry (gpe). The Offeror Is Encouraged To Monitor The Gpe, Sam Website With Respect To This Solicitation Because Any Amendments To This Solicitation Will Be Posted On The Website (https://.sam.gov). there Will Be No Automated Email Notification Of Amendments. 11. Quotes Must Be Received By Thursday, February 13, 2025, At 10:00am Est. Email Your Quote To Laterrica.sewell@va.gov. The Subject Line Must Have The Solicitation The Offeror Is Responding To Listed. There Will Be No Automated Email Notification Of Receipt Of Quotes. All Quotes Received Without Requested Documentation Will Not Be Considered. a. The Offeror Will Submit All Documents In Pdf Form, Preferably One Document, With No More Than Ten (10) Pages. Not Providing All The Required Documents Above Along With Not Following The Instructions For Submission Will Result In An Unacceptable Quote. (end Of Provision) ix. Far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (nov 2021), Applies To This Solicitation. basis For Award: This Request For Quote (rfq) Is Issued In Accordance With Far 12 And In Conjunction With Simplified Acquisition Procedures Far 13.5. Evaluation Of Price And Other Factors Will Be Performed In Accordance With Procedures Outlined In Far 13.106-3. A Single Award Will Be Made To The Offeror Who Represents The Best Value Utilizing Comparative Analysis, Considering, Technical, Past Performance, And Price. the Government Will 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. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: technical: The Technical Evaluator Will Evaluate The Offerors Quote To Fulfill This Requirement. The Offeror Will Show Its Understanding Of The Requirement And The Viability Of Its Quote By Demonstrating Its Plan Of Action To Provide This Service, Demonstration Of Knowledge Of The Service And Ability To Perform By Providing A Detailed Plan Of Equipment And Personnel Required To Fulfill The Need And The Procedures You Will Use While Executing The Requirement. this Description Shall Include: offer Must Be In Business For Two Or More Years. offeror Must Provide Capabilities Statement Specifying The Ability To Provide Service Directly Related To Regulated Medical Waste And Sharps Removal Services Outlined In The Statement Of Work (sow). details Of The Vendor S Internal Quality Assurance Plan. past Performance: The Offeror Is Required To Provide A Minimum Of Two (2) Past Performance References For Similar Services Within The Last Two (2) Years, Either Governmental Or Commercial Entity, In Response To This Solicitation, To Include Place, Size, And Years Of Service Performed. If No Past Performance Is Available, You Must Address This In Your Offer. Past Performance Will Be Reviewed As Part Of The Responsibility Determination Only. price. The Vendor Is Required To Quote A Fully Burdened Fixed Price For The Clin Structure As Shown In Section Vi. Insert The Quoted Unit And Extended Prices In Contract Line-item Number (clin) 0001 Through 4001. All Unit Prices Shall Be Represented In Two Decimal Positions Only. Example: $0.27, Not $0.27458. The Government Shall Evaluate Price To Determine If It Is Considered Fair And Reasonable In Accordance With Far Part 13.106-3. (b) Options. The Government Will Consider Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). This Includes Options Under Far 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services, Which Applies To This Solicitation. Evaluation Of Options Under Far 52.217-8 Will Be Accomplished By Adding Six Months Of The Quoter's Price For The Last Potential Period Of Performance Under This Contract To The Quoter's Total Price. For Example, If The Contract Includes Option Periods That Are Exercisable Under Far 52.217-9, The Quoter's Total Price For The Purpose Of Evaluation Will Include The Base Period, All Option Periods, And An Additional Six Months Of The Last Option Period. Quoters Must Price Only The Base And Option Periods Specified In The Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) And Shall Not Submit A Price For The Potential Six-month Extension Of Services Under Far 52.217-8. The Government Reserves The Right To Exercise The Option Under Far 52.217-8 Before The End Of Any Of The Contractor's Performance Periods And Will Be Exercised At The Price And/or Rates In Effect At The Time The Clause Is Exercised. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). 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 Offer'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. (end Of Provision) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation At Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument In Paragraph (c)(1) In The Provision At 52.204 26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(i) Of The Provision At 52.212 3, Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services In Paragraph (c)(2) Of The Provision At 52.204 26, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(ii) Of The Provision At 52.212 3. (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision Backhaul, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Critical Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Reasonable Inquiry, Roaming, And Substantial Or Essential Component Have The Meanings Provided In The Clause 52.204 25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115 232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (d) Representations. The Offeror Represents That (1) It [ ] Will, [ ] Will Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract Or Other Contractual Instrument Resulting From This Solicitation. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(1) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Will In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Section; And (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry, For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That It [ ] Does, [ ] Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Use Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(2) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds Does In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Will In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Product Service Code (psc) Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (2) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded Does In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Oem Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Psc Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (end Of Provision) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision, Covered Article, Fascsa Order, Intelligence Community, National Security System, Reasonable Inquiry, Sensitive Compartmented Information, Sensitive Compartmented Information System, And Source Have The Meaning Provided In The Clause 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (b) Prohibition. Contractors Are Prohibited From Providing Or Using As Part Of The Performance Of The Contract Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Prohibition Is Set Out In An Applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (fascsa) Order, As Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror Shall Search For The Phrase Fascsa Order In The System For Award Management (sam)(https://www.sam.gov) For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If There Is An Applicable Fascsa Order Described In Paragraph (b)(1) Of Far 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (2) The Offeror Shall Review The Solicitation For Any Fascsa Orders That Are Not In Sam, But Are Effective And Do Apply To The Solicitation And Resultant Contract (see Far 4.2303(c)(2)). (3) Fascsa Orders Issued After The Date Of Solicitation Do Not Apply Unless Added By An Amendment To The Solicitation. (d) Representation. By Submission Of This Offer, The Offeror Represents That It Has Conducted A Reasonable Inquiry, And That The Offeror Does Not Propose To Provide Or Use In Response To This Solicitation Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Prohibited By An Applicable Fascsa Order In Effect On The Date The Solicitation Was Issued, Except As Waived By The Solicitation, Or As Disclosed In Paragraph (e). (e) Disclosures. The Purpose For This Disclosure Is So The Government May Decide Whether To Issue A Waiver. For Any Covered Article, Or Any Products Or Services Produced Or Provided By A Source, If The Covered Article Or The Source Is Subject To An Applicable Fascsa Order, And The Offeror Is Unable To Represent Compliance, Then The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (1) Name Of The Product Or Service Provided To The Government; (2) Name Of The Covered Article Or Source Subject To A Fascsa Order; (3) If Applicable, Name Of The Vendor, Including The Commercial And Government Entity Code And Unique Entity Identifier (if Known), That Supplied The Covered Article Or The Product Or Service To The Offeror; (4) Brand; (5) Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); (6) Item Description; (7) Reason Why The Applicable Covered Article Or The Product Or Service Is Being Provided Or Used; (f) Executive Agency Review Of Disclosures. The Contracting Officer Will Review Disclosures Provided In Paragraph (e) To Determine If Any Waiver May Be Sought. A Contracting Officer May Choose Not To Pursue A Waiver For Covered Articles Or Sources Otherwise Subject To A Fascsa Order And May Instead Make An Award To An Offeror That Does Not Require A Waiver. (end Of Provision) 52.233-2 Service Of Protest (sep 2006) Protests, As Defined In Section 33.101 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation, That Are Filed Directly With An Agency, And Copies Of Any Protests That Are Filed With The Government Accountability Office (gao), Shall Be Served On The Contracting Officer (addressed As Follows) By Obtaining Written And Dated Acknowledgment Of Receipt From: vaar 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (oct 2018) (a) As An Alternative To Filing A Protest With The Contracting Officer, An Interested Party May File A Protest By Mail Or Electronically With: Executive Director, Office Of Acquisition And Logistics, Risk Management And Compliance Service (003a2c), Department Of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue Nw, Washington, Dc 20420 Or Email: Edprotests@va.gov. (b) The Protest Will Not Be Considered If The Interested Party Has A Protest On The Same Or Similar Issue(s) Pending With The Contracting Officer. (end Of Provision) (x) Far 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications Commercial Items (nov 2023) Applies To This Solicitation. Offerors Shall Submit A Completed Copy Of Far 52.212-3 With Its Offer. (xi) Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Items (nov 2023) Applies To This Solicitation. The Following Provisions And Clauses Are Added As Addenda: far 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 (far) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) (end Of Clause) far Number title date 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-4 printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper may 2011 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance jun 2020 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.228-5 insurance Work On A Government Installation jan 1997 852.201-70 contracting Officer's Representative dec 2022 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 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) Six Months. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within (30) Thirty Days Of Contract Expiration. (end Of Clause) 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) (a) The Government May Extend The Term Of This Contract By Written Notice To The Contractor Within (30) Thirty Days Of Contract Expiration; Provided That The Government Gives The Contractor A Preliminary Written Notice Of Its Intent To Extend At Least (60) Sixty Days Before The Contract Expires. The Preliminary Notice Does Not Commit The Government To An Extension. (b) If The Government Exercises This Option, The Extended Contract Shall Be Considered To Include This Option Clause. (c) The Total Duration Of This Contract, Including The Exercise Of Any Options Under This Clause, Shall Not Exceed (5) Five Years. (end Of Clause) â supplemental Insurance Requirements â  In Accordance With Far 28.307-2 And Far 52.228-5, The Following Minimum Coverage Shall Apply To This Contract: â  (a)â  Workers' Compensation Andâ employersâ liability:â  Contractors Are Required To Comply With Applicable Federal And State Workers' Compensation And Occupational Disease Statutes.â  If Occupational Diseases Are Not Compensable Under Those Statutes, They Shall Be Covered Under The Employer's Liability Section Of The Insurance Policy, Except When Contract Operations Are So Commingled With A Contractor's Commercial Operations That It Would Not Be Practical To Require This Coverage.â  Employer's Liability Coverage Of At Least $100,000 Is Required, Except In States With Exclusive Or Monopolistic Funds That Do Not Permit Workers' Compensation To Be Written By Private Carriers. â  (b)â  General Liability:â $500,000.00â per Occurrences. â  (c)â  Automobile Liability:â $200,000.00â per Person;â $500,000.00â per Occurrence Andâ $20,000.00 Property Damage. â  (d)â  The Successful Bidder Must Present To The Contracting Officer, Prior To Award, Evidence Of General Liability Insurance Without Any Exclusionary Clauses For Asbestos That Would Void The General Liability Coverage. (end Of Clause) vaarâ 852.219-73â â va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businessesâ (jan 2023)â (deviation) â  (a)â definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : â â â  (1) Means A Small Business Concern â â â â â  (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); â â â â â  (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 Suchâ veteran; â â â â â  (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitationâ document; â â â â â  (iv) The Business Has Beenâ certifiedâ for Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38â u.s.c. 8127, 13 Cfr 128, Andâ is Listedâ as Certifiedâ inâ the Sba Certification Database Atâ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; And â â â â â  (v) The Businessâ agrees Toâ comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size,â governmentâ contracting,â and The Veteran Small Business Certification Programâ at 13 Cfr Parts 121,â 125,â and 128. â â â  (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). â â â  (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). â â â  (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)). â â â  (5) The Termâ  Sdvosb Participant  orâ certified Sdvosbâ 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). â  (b)â general.â in Order Forâ 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. â â â  (1) Offers Received From Entities That Are Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ and Listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ at The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. â â â  (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To Aâ certifiedâ sdvosbâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. â â â  (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract,â orderâ 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. â  (c)â representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Onlyâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligibleâ and Certifiedâ sdvosb As Defined In This Clause,â 13 Cfr 121, 125, And 128, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. â  (d)â agreement/los Certification.â when Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multipleaward 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,â and Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontractingâ (los)â requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6.â for The Purpose Ofâ limitations On Subcontracting, Onlyâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ (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 Requiredâ losâ certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219 75 Or 852.219 76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: â â â  (1)â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Databaseâ (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. â â â  (2)â supplies/products. â â â â â  (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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ 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. â â â â â  (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 13â cfrâ 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. â â â  (3)â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Database. â â â  (4)â 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 Notâ certifiedâ sdvosbsâ listed In The Sba Certification Database. â â â  (5)â subcontracting. An Sdvosbâ subcontractorâ must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Beâ certified Andâ listed Inâ the Sba Certification Databaseâ 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. â â (e)â required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [â ]â by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or [â ]â by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. â  (f)â joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfrâ 128.402 And The Managing Joint Venture Partner Makes The Representations Under Paragraph (c) Of This Clause.â 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. â  (g)â 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 Sbaâ veteran Small Business Certificationâ program And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. â  (h)â 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). 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) X 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. (ii) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% 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 85% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (iii) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, The Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 75% 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 75% Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. Cost Of Materials Are Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. (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 Of Clause) (xii) Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (feb 2024), Applies To This Solicitation. (xiii) N/a (xiv) N/a (xv) Offers Are Due Not Later Thursday, February 13, 2025, At 10:00 Am Est. Offers Must Be Submitted Electronically Via Email To Laterrica.sewell@va.gov . Questions Must Be Submitted Via Email To Laterrica.sewell@va.gov By Thursday, January 30, 2025, At 10:00 Am Est. No Late Submissions Will Be Accepted. (xvi) For Additional Information, Please Contact The Contracting Officer, Laterrica Sewell Via E-mail To Laterrica.sewell@va.gov .

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