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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION The VA Medical Center located at 7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 has a requirement for replacement of building one, and building three exterior window gaskets at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. The attached Statement of Work shall be adhered to. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ), for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and size standards in millions of dollars are 811210 and $22 Million, respectively. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. This requirement will be awarded to a responsible contractor whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering price and technical factors, with technical and past performance factors more important than price. (1) Solicits offers from service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOSB) Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a product/service that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited product/service to address any remaining issues. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Evaluation factors will be considered in descending order of importance: Technical Capability: Provide technical performance plan and proof of applicable certifications, license, and insurance. Past Performance: Prospective contractors may provide a list of three business references for which the contractor performed the same or similar scope as required in the performance work statement. The reference information shall include: name of business; name and title of point of contact; brief description of services performed; and date services performed. Contractor s Proposed Rate for: Providing Services. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. The provision may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions related to FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 2010) apply to this acquisition: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MarA 2015) (22A U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (MarA 2015) of 52.222-50 (22A U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AugA 1996) (31A U.S.C.A 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OctA 2004) (Pub.A L.A 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraphA (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SeptA 2006), with AlternateA I (OctA 1995) (41A U.S.C.A 253g and 10A U.S.C.A 2402). 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OctA 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NovA 2011) (15A U.S.C.A 644). 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15A U.S.C.A 637(d)(2) and (3)). 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JanA 2017) (15A U.S.C.A 637(a)(14)). 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (JulA 2013) (15A U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JuneA 2003) (E.O.A 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OctA 2016) (E.O.A 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (AprA 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SepA 2016) (E.O.A 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OctA 2015)(38A U.S.C.A 4212). 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JulA 2014) (29A U.S.C.A 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans, (FebA 2016) (38A U.S.C.A 4212). 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AugA 2011) (E.O. 13513). 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (MayA 2014) (41A U.S.C.A 10a-10d). 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OctA 2016) (19A U.S.C.A 2501, etA seq., 19A U.S.C.A 3301 note). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JuneA 2008) (E.O. s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (JulA 2013) (31A U.S.C.A 3332). 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AugA 1996) (5A U.S.C.A 552a). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraphA (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.222-41, Service Contract Act Labor Standards (MayA 2014) (41A U.S.C.A 351, etA seq.). 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MayA 2014) (29A U.S.C.A 206 and 41A U.S.C.A 351, etA seq.). (d) A Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraphA (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3A years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FARA SubpartA 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphsA (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OctA 2015) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NovA 2016) (15A U.S.C.A 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SepA 2016) (E.O.A 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OctA 2015) (38A U.S.C.A 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JulA 2014) (29A U.S.C.A 793). (vii) [Reserved] (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act ofA 1965 (MayA 2014) (41A U.S.C.A 351, etA seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MarA 2015) (22A U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (MarA 2015) of 52.222-50 (22A U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (NovA 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MayA 2014) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MayA 2014) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FebA 2006) (46A U.S.C. Appx.A 1241(b) and 10A U.S.C.A 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraphA (d) of FAR clauseA 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) Other applicable provisions and clauses incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial items FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions Commercial items FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management FAR 52.233-1 Disputes FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resource VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial advertising VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor responsibilities VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of contracting officers VAAR 852.273-70 Late offers VAAR 852.273-74 Award without exchanges 52.252-1A Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FebA 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/loadmainre.html http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring this solicitation and any amendments thereto. All contractors that intend to participate in the solicitation shall have an active registration with System for Award Management (SAM). If quoters do not have an active SAM account; account registration will be required at the following website. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters that are SDVOSB or VOSB must be verified through the Vendor Information Pages (VIP). An application and information is available at the following website https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. In accordance with VAAR 852.273-74, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without exchanges with offerors.A Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.A However, the Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary. Offerors are instructed to submit clear and concise offers which adhere to the following format: Introductory/Response Letter to include brief business history and capability statement (letter not to exceed 3 pages) Technical Ability section shall include a technical performance plan and proof of insurance and bonding. (section not to exceed 5 pages > not including copies of certificates) Past Performance section may include up to five business references with the following: name of business; name and title of point of contact; brief description of services performed; and date services performed (section not to exceed 5 pages) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (provision may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), if not completed in SAM. Completed Schedule of Rates. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 661.00 EA $ $ Replacement of BLDG 1 + BLDG 3 exterior Window Gaskets - Contractor to deliver, replace, install and to accommodate the implementation of the item listed above. Contractor to remove existing worn window gasket and install new window gasket. Contractor responsible for all material, tools and safety equipment needed to install and remove the above item. Funding/Req. Number: 1 GRAND TOTAL $ All sources who believe that they have the experience and capabilities to perform the required services referenced above and detailed in the Statement of Work may submit their detailed quote no later than 4:00pm EST on January 20,2023 to the following: Sylvia Nobles, Sylvia.Nobles@va.gov. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. See attached document: Statement of Work Statement of Work Replacement and Services For 661 Window Gaskets replacement for the exterior windows of Bldg 1 and Bldg 3 Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the installation and delivery of: Window gasket materials 3. Work includes, but is not limited to: Replacement of BLDG 1 + BLDG 3 exterior Window Gaskets Contractor to deliver, replace, install and to accommodate the implementation of the item listed above. Contractor to remove existing worn window gasket and install new window gasket. Contractor responsible for all material, tools and safety equipment needed to install and remove the above item. Quality Control Contractor is responsible for maintaining a clean environment during the installation of the window gasket. Side Hinge exterior Windows can t be left open to the outside for more than one hour at a time. There can not be any patients in the room at all to work on a window. Arrangements with the unit Chief nurse must be made to relocate patients to another room to perform work. Upon completion of the project all remaining materials are to be removed or disposed of. All codes shall be strictly adhered to and maintained throughout the entirety of the project and upon completion a final inspection will be done to verify no codes, standards or regulations have been violated. A daily report on window gaskets replaced by room number. Some windows are not going to be able to open due to either broken cables or room layouts that prevent opening. Report list will be made on what windows that are worked and on ones that don t open, for COR. 3. Working hours shall be between 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Contractor is required to check in and out with the Carpenter shop supervisor each day. Subject: Compliance with 13 C.F.R. 125.6 DATE: Contractor Point of Contact Business Name DUNS #: Solicitation Number: 36C24823Q0359 Offerors are required to comply with 13 C.F.R. 125.6. Offerors are to check which block applies: [ ] I certify that no subcontractors are anticipated in performing services under this contract. [ ] I certify that my company and those anticipated subcontractors that are similarly situated, are estimated to receive at least 50% of the value of this contract. I understand that a similarly situated subcontractor must meet the size standard for NAICS assigned by the prime and must be in certified in VIP. Please provide the following information to identify and calculate the cost of the work self-performed and what is subcontracted. Contractor DUNs Number Description of Work COST of work in % ____________________ _______________ _ ____________________________ ____________ ____________________ _______________ _ ___________________________ ____________ ____________________ _______________ _ _____ ____________ ____________ ____________________ _______________ ______________________________ ____________ Total % of value of contract by Prime Contractor ____________ Total % of value of contract by similarly situated subcontractors ____________ WARNING: Severe Penalties for Contractors that violate the Limitations on Subcontracting Rule: If caught during the performance violating the FAR government subcontracting rules or limitations on subcontracting clause under the Code of Federal Regulations 13 C.F.R. 125.6(g), there can be stiff penalties: Whoever violates the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in 15 U.S.C. 645(d), except that the fine shall be treated as the greater of $500,000 or the dollar amount spent, in excess of permitted levels, by the entity on subcontractors. A party's failure to comply with the spirit and intent of a subcontract with a similarly situated entity may be considered a basis for debarment on the grounds, including but not limited to, that the parties have violated the terms of a Government contract or subcontract pursuant to FAR 9.406-2(b)(1)(i) (48 CFR 9.406-2(b)(1)(i)). Contracting Officers may require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during the performance of the contract by having the Contractor provide invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. IAW 1001 of Title 18, I certify the above representations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. _________________________________________________ ____________ (Contractor) Date Return this certification via email to: Sylvia.Nobles@va.gov