VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

Combined Synopsis-solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services effective Date: 01/01/2025 revision: 01 description this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq-combined Synopsis. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2025-01 (eff. 11/12/2024) this Solicitation Is Total Set-aside For Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb). the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339112 Surgical And Medical Instrument Manufacturing With A Size Standard Of 1000 Employees. the Fsc/psc Is 6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment And Supplies. the Syracuse Va At Syracuse Ny Is Seeking To Purchase Brand Name Only-bd Pyxis Logistics Software Which Integrates With The Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment That Is Currently In Use At Syracuse Vamc Pharmacy. all Interested Companies Shall Provide Quotations For The Following: Line-item Number, Description Details, Quantity, Unit Of Measure, Unit Of Price, Total Price, And Grand Total Price. please Ensure That Your Quote Covers The Cost For Everything Requested In The Sow. We Must See The Breakdown Of Every Line Item. b.2 Price/cost Schedule item Information item Number description Of Supplies/services quantity unit unit Price amount 0001 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ s-h------100-------- Pharmogistics Es Sw Hosp 0002 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ s-h------100-------- Pyxis Check Sw Hosp 0003 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 139176-01 Plx Server 2019 Software Only 0004 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 135343-01 Cce Site (covered Under Enterp 0005 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 136572-01 Pharmogistics Site Implementat 0006 3.00 ea __________________ __________________ 130978-02 Scnr,mt2070,hd,wl,2d,keypad 0007 2.00 ea __________________ __________________ 138658-01 Printer Zt411 Thrml Bar Code,s 0008 1.00 ea __________________ __________________ 130990-02 Kit-install,pharmogistics/caro 0009 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 356688-04 Handset Staged Tc52x-hc Fips 0010 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 138541-01 Kit Zq630 Printer Us W/ 6 Lbl 0011 4.00 ea __________________ __________________ 356825-01 Cradle Sgl Slot Usb And Chgr T 0012 6.00 mo __________________ __________________ monthly Support Fee statement Of Work bd Pyxis Logistics Software for Inpatient Pharmacy Syracuse Vamc a. General Information 1. Title Of Project: Bd Pyxis Logistics Software 2. Type Of Contract Contemplated: Base Year And Four Options Years b. Scope general Scope Of This Procurement Is To Purchase Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Which integrates With The Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment Which Our Site currently Uses. Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Helps Track, Report And Manage medication Inventory. In Addition, The Software Has A Barcode Verification Feature that Reduces Medication Errors By Confirming The Right Drug Is Picked Or Restocked. currently, The Inpatient Pharmacy Does Not Have An Inventory Management software. Bd Pyxis Logistics Software Will Decrease Costs By Providing Inventory management. c. Requirement/salient Characteristics/specifications common Nomenclature (commercial Description): Bd Pyxis Logistics Software intended Use: Inventory Management/barcode Verification. equipment With Which The Item Is Used: Pyxis Es Medication Distribution equipment. end Item Application: Pyxis Es Medication Distribution Equipment. d. Other Unique Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide A Customizable Inventory Management System. a. System Is Fully Customizable At The Customer Level. Many Changes And Additional evaluation Elements Can Be Added By The Facility As They Are Needed And May Be changed By The Facility As Needed. b. Provide Access To All Pharmacy Staff c. System Needs To Have The Ability For Real-time Inventory Tracking, Order generation, Inventory Receiving, Electronic Data Interchange Interfaces With 2 suppliers, And Generates Reports Detailing Drug Utilization/order Saving opportunities d. Full-service Setup And Ongoing Support Will Be Provided. e. The Ability To Analytically Streamline Workflows With Retrospective Trending And reporting, Across The Inpatient Pharmacy f. Provide Metrics That Can Help Track Inventory Loss g. Has The Ability To Identify Potential Diversion Issues. h. Assist With Preventing Stock-outs By Optimizing Medication Par Levels i. Barcode Verification Feature That Will Confirm The Right Drug Is Picked Or restocked. e. Delivery vendor Will Deliver Item Within 45 Days From Purchase. f. Government-furnished Property, Material, Equipment, Or Information (gfp, Gfm, gfe, Or Gfi) N/a g. Security h. Vendor Personnel Will Be Subject To Background Investigation Bgi In Order To access Va System i. Vendor Personnel Will Be Required To Take Annual Privacy And Security training And Sign Contractor Rules Of Behavior Rob j. Special Material Requirement n/a k. Place Of Performance syracuse Va Medical Center (pharmacy) 800 Irving Ave syracuse Ny, 13210 outpatient Pharmacy l. Period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Will Be 30 Calendar Days From Award Notice. the Full Text Of Far Provisions Or Clauses May Be Accessed Electronically At Http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) provisions That Are Incorporated By Reference (by Citation Number, Title, And Date), Have The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Version Of Far 52.212-1 In The Addendum Is Tailored For Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Supersedes The Current Version Of Far 52.212-1 Contained In The Far. the Following Provision Is Incorporated Into 52.212-1 As An Addendum To This Solicitation: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference (jan 2008) (end Of Addendum Far 52.212-1) far 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) (a)â north American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard.â the Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For Thisâ acquisitionâ appear Elsewhere In Theâ solicitation. However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits Anâ offer, Other Than On Aâ constructionâ or Serviceâ acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees, Or 150 Employees Forâ information Technologyâ value-added Resellers Under Naics Code 541519, If Theâ acquisition (1)is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above Theâ simplified Acquisition Threshold; (2)uses Theâ hubzoneâ price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless Theâ offerorâ waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or (3)is An 8(a),â hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value. (b)â submission Ofâ offers. Submit Signed And Datedâ offersâ to The Office Specified In Thisâ solicitationâ at Or Before The Exact Time Specified In Thisâ solicitation.â offersâ mayâ be Submitted On Theâ sf 1449, Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In Theâ solicitation. As A Minimum,â offersâ mustâ show (1)â theâ solicitationâ number; 36c24225q0262 (2)â the Time Specified In Theâ solicitationâ for Receipt Ofâ offers; (3)â the Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of Theâ offeror; (4)â a Technical Description Of The Items Being Offered In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In Theâ solicitation. Thisâ mayâ include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; (5)â terms Of Any Expressâ warranty; (6)â price And Any Discount Terms; (7)â "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8)â a Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federalâ acquisitionâ regulation (far)â 52.212-3â (see Farâ 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That Theâ offerorâ shallâ complete Electronically); (9)â acknowledgment Ofâ solicitationâ amendments; (10)â past Performanceâ information, When Included As An Evaluation Factor, To Include Recent And Relevant Contracts For The Same Or Similar Items And Other References (including Contract Numbers, Points Of Contact With Telephone Numbers And Other Relevant Information); And (11)â if Theâ offerâ is Not Submitted On Theâ sf 1449, Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In Theâ solicitation.â offersâ that Fail To Furnish Required Representations Or Information, Or Reject The Terms And Conditions Of Theâ solicitationâ mayâ be Excluded From Consideration. (c)â period For Acceptance Ofâ offers. Theâ offerorâ agrees To Hold The Prices In Itsâ offerâ firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers, Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To Theâ solicitation. (d)â product Samples. When Required By Theâ solicitation, Product Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers. Unless Otherwise Specified In Thisâ solicitation, These Samplesâ shallâ be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender S Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Preaward Testing. (e)â multipleâ offers.â offerorsâ are Encouraged To Submit Multipleâ offersâ presenting Alternative Terms And Conditions, Including Alternativeâ line Itemsâ (provided That The Alternativeâ line Itemsâ are Consistent With Farâ subpartâ  4.10), Or Alternativeâ commercial Productsâ orâ commercial Servicesâ for Satisfying The Requirements Of Thisâ solicitation. Eachâ offerâ submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f)â late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, And Withdrawals Ofâ offers. (1)â offerorsâ are Responsible For Submittingâ offers, And Any Modifications, Revisions, Or Withdrawals, So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ by The Time Specified In Theâ solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In Theâ solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date Thatâ offersâ or Revisions Are Due. (2) (i)â anyâ offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of Anâ offerâ received At The Government Office Designated In Theâ solicitationâ after The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offersâ is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made, Theâ contracting Officerâ determines That Accepting The Lateâ offerâ would Not Unduly Delay Theâ acquisition; And- (a)â if It Was Transmitted Through Anâ electronic Commerceâ method Authorized By Theâ solicitation, It Was Received At The Initial Point Of Entry To The Government Infrastructure Not Later Than 5:00 P.m. One Workingâ dayâ prior To The Date Specified For Receipt Ofâ offers; Or (b)â there Is Acceptable Evidence To Establish That It Was Received At The Government Installation Designated For Receipt Ofâ offersâ and Was Under The Government S Control Prior To The Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers; Or (c)â if Thisâ solicitationâ is A Request For Proposals, It Was The Only Proposal Received. (ii)â however, A Late Modification Of An Otherwise Successfulâ offer, That Makes Its Terms More Favorable To The Government, Will Be Considered At Any Time It Is Received Andâ mayâ be Accepted. (3)â acceptable Evidence To Establish The Time Of Receipt At The Government Installation Includes The Time/date Stamp Of That Installation On Theâ offerâ wrapper, Other Documentary Evidence Of Receipt Maintained By The Installation, Or Oral Testimony Or Statements Of Government Personnel. (4)â if Anâ emergencyâ or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So Thatâ offersâ cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Ofâ offersâ by The Exact Time Specified In Theâ solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of Theâ solicitationâ or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Ofâ offersâ will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Ofâ dayâ specified In Theâ solicitationâ on The First Workâ dayâ on Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (5)â offersâ mayâ be Withdrawn By Written Notice Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers. Oralâ offersâ in Response To Oralâ solicitationsâ mayâ be Withdrawn Orally. If Theâ solicitationâ authorizes Facsimileâ offers,â offersâ mayâ be Withdrawn Via Facsimile Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers, Subject To The Conditions Specified In Theâ solicitationâ concerning Facsimileâ offers. Anâ offerâ mayâ be Withdrawn In Person By Anâ offerorâ or Its Authorized Representative If, Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Ofâ offers, The Identity Of The Person Requesting Withdrawal Is Established And The Person Signs A Receipt For Theâ offer. (g)â contract Award (not Applicable To Invitation For Bids). The Government Intends To Evaluateâ offersâ and Award A Contract Without Discussions Withâ offerors. Therefore, Theâ offeror S Initialâ offerâ shouldâ contain Theâ offeror S Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By Theâ contracting Officerâ to Be Necessary. The Governmentâ mayâ reject Any Or Allâ offersâ if Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowestâ offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities Inâ offersâ received. (h)â multiple Awards. The Governmentâ mayâ accept Any Item Or Group Of Items Of Anâ offer, Unless Theâ offerorâ qualifies Theâ offerâ by Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule,â offersâ mayâ not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Make An Award On Any Item For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Offered, At The Unit Prices Offered, Unless Theâ offerorâ specifies Otherwise In Theâ offer. (i)â availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In Theâ solicitation. (1) (i)â the Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101 29, And Copies Of Federal Specifications, Standards, And Product Descriptions Can Be Downloaded From The Assist Website Atâ https://assist.dla.mil. (ii)â if The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued Thisâ solicitation, A Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In Thisâ solicitationâ mayâ be Obtained From The Address In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. (2)â most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standardsâ mayâ be Downloaded From The Assist Website Atâ https://assist.dla.mil. (3)â defense Documents Not Available From The Assist Websiteâ mayâ be Requested From The Defense Standardization Program Office By (i)â using The Assist Feedback Module (â https://assist.dla.mil/ Feedback); Or (ii)â contacting The Defense Standardization Program Office By Telephone At 571 767 6688 Or Email Atâ assisthelp@dla.mil. (4)â nongovernment (voluntary) Standardsâ mustâ be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j)â unique Entity Identifier.(applies To Allâ offersâ that Exceed Theâ micro-purchase Threshold, Andâ offersâ at Or Below Theâ micro-purchase Thresholdâ if Theâ solicitationâ requires The Contractor To Beâ registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) Theâ offerorâ shallâ enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Itsâ offer, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By Theâ unique Entity Identifierâ that Identifies Theâ offeror's Name And Address. Theâ offerorâ alsoâ shallâ enter Itsâ electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To Theâ unique Entity Identifier. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of Theâ offerorâ to Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Farâ subpartâ  32.11) For The Same Entity. If Theâ offerorâ does Not Have Aâ unique Entity Identifier, Itâ shouldâ contact The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ forâ unique Entity Identifierâ establishment Directly To Obtain One. Theâ offerorâ shouldâ indicate That It Is Anâ offerorâ for A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated Atâ www.sam.govâ for Establishing Theâ unique Entity Identifier. (k)â [reserved] (l) Requests For Information. The Co Will Not Notify Unsuccessful Quoters That Responded To This Request For Quotation (rfq). However, Quoters May Request Information On Purchase Order(s) Resulting From This Solicitation With The Co. submission Instructions: Technical Packages (proposals) Must Be Received Not Later Than February 4th, 2025, 3:00 Pm Est. The Government Will Only Accept Electronic Submissions Via Email. Send All Quotations To Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. The Email Subject Line Must Identify Solicitation 36c24225q0262. Late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). offers That Do Not Adhere To These Instructions May Be Determined To Be Incomplete And, Therefore, Risk Being Rejected Without Further Consideration For Award. Offer Submissions Shall Include: a. Completed Acknowledgement Of Amendments Sections (if Applicable). Buy American Certificate Included With Quote. b. A Technical Submission To Describe The Offeror S Capability And Experience In Delivering The Services In The Statement Of Work (sow) Via 52.212-2 Evaluation Of Commercial Items Section. c. Past Performance Information Via 52.212-2 Evaluation Section. d. Completed Section Price/cost Schedule. e. Offers That Fail To Furnish Required Representation Or Information Or Reject The Terms And conditions Of The Solicitation Will Be Excluded From Consideration. (end Of Provision) 2. Far 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) addendum To 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services basis For Award. The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous And Best Value To The Government, Given Price And Other Factors Considered. Comparative Analysis May Be Used. the Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations: 1. Technical Capability: Technical Capability Is Defined As An Offeror S Ability To Satisfy The Solicitation S Requirements, Providing The Highest Quality Service To The Specified Facilities. The Technical Capability Will Be Evaluated To The Extent To Which It Can Meet And/or Exceed The Government S Requirements As Outlined In The Sow, Solicitation, And Based On The Information Requested In The Instructions To Quoters Section Of The Solicitation. the Contractor Must Demonstrate In Their Technical Capability The Understanding Of This Requirement Needs By Providing A Capability Statement With Relevance Of The Scope Of Work Regarding The Bd Pyxis Monitoring Software As Stated In The Sow. specific Scope Of Work: The Quoter Will Be Evaluated On How Well Their Technical Capability Statement Demonstrates How The Vendor Will Meet The Needs Of This Requirement For Bd Pyxis Preventative Maintenance As Specified In Scope Of Work. See The Sow. technical Experience: The Quoter Will Be Evaluated On How Well Their Technical Experience Reflects That The Offeror Is A Firm Who Regularly Is Engaged In The Performance Of Work As Stated In Scope Of Work And Complexity. The Offeror's Experience Will Be Evaluated On Their Proficiency In Performance Of The Duties As Requested. authorization: Provide Documentation The Vendor Performing The Services Have Been Trained, Authorized And Licensed By Bayer Healthcare To Provide Preventative Maintenance And Calibration On Equipment Specified In Sow. past Performance: The Offeror Will Provide At A Minimum Three Past Performance Of Similar Scope Or Complexity. Information To Include A Description Of Work Done. The Past Performance Evaluation Will Assess The Relative Risks Associated With A Quoter S Likelihood Of Success In Fulfilling The Solicitation S Requirements As Indicated By The Quoter S Record Of Past Performance. The Past Performance Evaluation May Be Based On The Contracting Officer S Knowledge Of And Previous Experience With The Service Being Acquired; Customer Surveys, And Past Performance Questionnaire Replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (cpars) At Http://www.cpars.gov/; Or Any Other Reasonable Basis. price: The Government Will Evaluate The Price By Adding The Total Of All Line Item Prices, Including All Options. The Total Evaluated Price Will Be That Sum. evaluation Approach. The Government Will Evaluate Quotations Using The Comparative Evaluation Process Outlined In Far 13.106-2 (b) (3), Where Quotations Will Be Compared To One Another To Determine Which Provides The Best Benefit To The Government. The Government Reserves The Right To Consider A Quotation Other Than The Lowest Price That Provides Additional Benefit(s). Quotations May Exceed Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Reserves The Right To Select A Quotation That Provides Benefit To The Government That Exceeds The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation But Is Not Required To Do So. Each Response Must Meet The Minimum Requirements Of The Solicitation. The Government Is Not Requesting Or Accepting Alternate Quotations. The Evaluation Will Consider The Following: (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-2) far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) addendum To Far 52.212-4 Show Far Clauses Followed By Vaar Clauses In Numeric Order. List All Clauses Incorporated By Reference In Numeric Order Under 52.252-2 (see Below), Starting First With Far And Followed By Vaar. 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statures Or Executive Orders-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2024). 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) vaar 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards (nov 2018) vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.219-76 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) vaar 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (oct 2020) vaar 852.247-73 Packing For Domestic Shipment (oct 2018) (end Of Addendum To Far 52.212-4) far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-representation And Disclosures (dec 2023) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) all Quotes Must Be Sent To The Nco 2 At Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. Options Will Be Evaluated At Time Of Award. the Award Will Be Made To The Response Most Advantageous To The Government. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" Quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. submission Of Your Response Shall Be Received Not Later Than February 4, 2025, 3:00pm Est At Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. telephonic Communication Will Not Be Accepted, All And Any Matter Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Must Be Sent By Email To Lorraine.hussain@va.gov. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact lorraine Hussain, Contracting Officer, 585-393-8526, And Lorraine.hussain@va.gov