VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For: 100% Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 541990 With A Small Business Size Standard Of $19.5 Million. the Fsc/psc Is H342. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation Far Clause 52.219-75 Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction Is Required To Be Submitted At Time Of Quote Submission. statement Of Work 1.scope: contractor Shall Perform Monthly Inspection To 565 Portable Fire Extinguishers For 12 Months From January 2025 To December 2025. Contractor Shall Perform A Yearly Certification To 600 Portable Fire Extinguishers In February 2025. Contractor Shall Provide Fire Extinguisher Certification Tags And Seals, Transportation, Tools, And Equipment Necessary For Portable Fire Extinguishers Inspection And Certification As Described Herein For The Participating Va Healthcare Centers As Identified In Paragraph 2 Below. 2. Participating Va Healthcare Centers va Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton St. loma Linda, Ca 92357-1000 3. Applicable Publications: the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Complying With All Publications, Including Those Identified Below, In Effect At The Time Of The Proposal And All Future Updates: a) 29 Cfr 1910 Occupational Safety And Health Standards b) Portable Fire Extinguishers Inspection. Nfpa 10 7.2, 2013 c) Portable Fire Extinguishers Maintenance And Certification. Nfpa 10 7.3, 2013 4. Specifications: the Following Categories Of Fire Extinguishers Subject To This contract: expired Or Empty Fire Extinguishers: Any Expired Or Empty Fire Extinguisher Shall Be Pick Up By The Contractor. If The Bottle Is Still Good; Empty, Refill, And Return To Its Station. If The Bottle Is Not Good, The Contractor Will Dispose It Properly. the Following Categories Of Fire Extinguishers Are Not Subject To This Contract: new Fire Extinguishers: If New Fire Extinguishers Are Needed, Safety Will Order The New Bottles. national Holidays Observed By The Government: new Year S Day January 1st martin Luther King S Birthday 3rd Monday In January president S Day 3rd Monday In February memorial Day Last Monday In May juneteenth June 19th independence Day July 4th labor Day 1st Monday In September columbus Day 2nd Monday In October veteran S Day November 11th thanksgiving Day Last Thursday In November christmas Day December 25th when One Of The Above Designated Legal Holidays Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A Legal Holiday. When A Legal Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies. a. Work Practices And Standards: The Contractor Shall Have Established Standard Operating Procedures That Shall Be Followed While Conducting Fire Extinguishers Inspection And Certification Activities. This Includes Hydro, Refill, And Dispose Of Fire Extinguisher Bottles. b. Training: The Contractor Needs To Be A Certified Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Technician In Accordance With Nfpa 101 Requirements And Other Fire Safety Regulations. x. Parking And Speed Limit: park Only In Areas Designated As Directed By Police And Security Service Personnel. The Contractor Shall Display On Each Of Its Vehicles The Company Name In A Size That Is Clearly Visible. The Contractor Shall Conform To The Speed Limit Set At Each Government Facility. Should Contractor Personnel Receive A Citation For Parking, Speeding Or Other Infraction From Va Security, The Offenses Will Be Handled In Federal Court As They Are Federal Offenses. ***price/cost Schedule*** item number Description Of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price 0001 annual Certification (1 Time) In February 1 X 600 pop: 1/24/2025 12/31/2025 600 ea $ $ 0002 monthly Inspection (12 Months) pop: 1/24/2025 12/31/2025 6780 ea $ $ 0003 expire In 2025 (24 Fes) Need Hydro & Refill pop: 1/24/2025 12/31/2025 24 ea $ $ wd# 2015-5629 Rev. 25 Dated 12/23/2024. The Wage Determination Can Be Found At Https://sam.gov. the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) addendum To 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) o Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (far) And o Http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (vaar) far 52.204-7, System For Award Management (oct 2018) far 52.204-16, Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) far 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) far 52.217-3, Evaluation Exclusive Of Options (apr 1984) vaar 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-1) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(5), (7), (9), (12), (18)(i), (23), (26)(i), (29), (30), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36)(i), (39), (48), (55), (62), (c)(1), (2), (5), (7), (8). the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) far 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) far 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel (jan 2011) far 52.204-13, System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) far 52.204-18, Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) vaar 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (may 2018) vaar 852.204-70, Personal Identity Verification Of Contractor Personnel (may 2020) far 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) vaar 852.219-75, Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Services And Construction (jan2023)(deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: Subparagraph (b)(5), (9), (11), (12), (25), (26), (31), (33), (34), (36), (39), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c)(1), (7), And (8). all Quotes Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors- Commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023). all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Marco Ramos At Marco.ramos1@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Price, Technical Capability, And Past Performance. This Purchase Order Consists Of A Base Year (1/24/2025 12/31/2025). Pricing Should Reflect This. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. all Proposals Will Be Submitted Via Email And Are Due By January 17, 2025, 16:00pm Pst To Marco.ramos1@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0348 For Consideration. submissions Shall Include Your Quote, Using The Attached Schedule, As Well As A capabilities Statement With Qualifications Proving All Certifications And Education Required for The Work Being Conducted In The Sow. Submissions Not Meeting All Requirements Of the Sow Will Be Considered Ineligible For Award . A Filled-out Far 52.219-75 Must also Be Included In The Submission Or It Will Be Considered Ineligible For Award . late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212- 1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below: contract Specialist: marco Ramos Marco.ramos1@va.gov