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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP); solicitation number is W911QY-24-R-0017A. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-03, effective 23 February 2024. The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) has a requirement to establish multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) in order to procure chemical fume hood installation and maintenance/repair, including duct work and duct work housed on the roofs, in support of DEVCOM-SC. This solicitation utilizes full and open competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 under NAICS code 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19,000,000. Description of Requirement: The Contractor shall provide chemical fume hood repair, maintenance and preventive upkeep as further described in Attachment 1 - DEVCOM-SC Chemical Fume Hood Repair and Install PWS. Additional terms and conditions are contained in Attachment 2 - Blanket Purchase Agreement, Attachment 3 - Representations and Certifications, and clauses incorporated by reference or by full text below. Contract Line Item Numbers will be dependent on individual Calls issued under the resultant BPA. The intention of the Government is to award multiple BPAs to responsible firms that demonstrate a capability to provide the requested items. The Government reserves the right to Award no BPAs from this combined synopsis/solicitation as determined to be in the Government's best interest. BPAs do not obligate any funds and are not binding contracts. The Government will be obligated only to the extent that authorized BPA Calls are actually made under these agreements. BPAs will be evaluated annually and may remain in place for up to three (3) years. The total maximum amount per BPA awarded under this solicitation is $125,000.00 for the total three-year duration. No individual BPA Call will exceed the amount of $125,000.00. The establishment of a BPA does not imply any agreement on the part of the Government to place future Calls with the BPA holder. The Government makes no representation as to the number of Calls or actual amount of items to be ordered. Calls for maintenance made against any BPA(s) awarded under this solicitation will be competed among all BPA holders. BPA Holders will be notified electronically of new Call/RFQ requirements through the issuance of a Call or RFQ e-mail from either the Contracting Officer or authorized Ordering Officer. Failure to submit a complete and timely response to a BPA Call/Request for Quote (RFQ) may result in it being determined non-responsive to the Call/RFQ. The Government reserves the right to set aside any Call/RFQ requirement to any Small Business BPA Holder(s). The Government reserves the right to exclude any BPA Holder due to lack of satisfactory performance on prior BPA Calls. The Government reserves the right to issue Calls and/or Call modifications directly to BPA holders for follow-on work related to or resulting from previous maintenance already conducted. Submission Requirements: The Government will evaluate all submitted responses in accordance with the submission and evaluation criteria described herein. Proposals should be prepared simply and provide concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform all requirements. Responses to this announcement shall include: A letter, signed by an authorized official of the Offeror, submitting the proposal and containing company name and address, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID (UID) Number, TIN, business size and type (i.e., large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a)certified, woman-owned small, HUB Zone certified small, or service disabled veteran-owned small business) for the applicable NAICS code, and Point of Contact information. The letter shall also include acknowledgement of amendments, if any, to this solicitation. A narrative, limited to 10 pages, explaining your ability to provide the items described in the DEVCOM-SC Chemical Fume Hood Repair and Install PWS (Attachment 1) including relevant past performance information. The narrative shall also include the following: Three (3) past performance references for related procurements within the last five (5) years to include: Contract number, title, and brief description; Name, e-mail address, and telephone number of requiring activity POC; Name, e-mail address, and telephone number of the Government Contracting Officer; Contract type and Period of performance; Awarded price/cost and Final, or projected final, price/cost. Current price list containing prices for each of the items specifically identified in the Performance Work Statement. Offeror is encouraged to also submit their current standard commercial price list for other related items not listed in the Performance Work Statement, especially for any items that may be applicable to the Performance Work Statement requirements. Warranty information. Completed and signed representations and certifications (Attachment 3). As prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7007, interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) under the NAICS 238220. Representations and certifications must also be on record. These registrations can be done through the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. Interested parties must also be current with VETS-4212 filings (see FAR 22.13). Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration and VETS-4212 filings as soon as possible; the Government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor time to register in SAM or file their VETS-4212. The responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted VIA E-MAIL ONLY. Ensure that the e-mail is clearly marked to indicate its contents, the solicitation number, and the identity of the firm submitting. Proposals may be submitted in Word or PDF format only. DO NOT include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal. Evaluation Criteria: BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) that represent Best Value to the Government. The Government intends to evaluate submittals and award each BPA without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Factors that shall be used to determine Best Value, in order of importance are as follows: Technical Requirements, Past Performance, and Price. These factors are further described below: Technical Requirements: The Offeror must be able to prove that they have the ability to provide the required ability to install and maintain/repair chemical fume hoods, including duct work and duct work housed on the roofs. The Offeror must be able to provide, at a minimum, all of the requirements of the DEVCOM-SC Chemical Fume Hood Repair and Install PWS. Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the Offeror's record of past performance in work relevant to the type as called for in the DEVCOM-SC Chemical Fume Hood Repair and Install PWS. Offerors are advised that, in addition to the Past Performance information requested in the Submission Requirements above, the Government may obtain Past Performance information from interviews/questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of this acquisition and/or any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract Management Agency. Price: The Government will evaluate the pricing proposed by the Offeror for fairness and reasonableness based upon comparative pricing received from other offerors and upon the Government's knowledge of and previous experience with these items. The Contracting Officer may only award BPAs to responsible organizations whose proposals conform to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offer the best overall value to the Government. Any Offeror's proposal that merely offers to perform work according to the terms of the solicitation or fails to present more than a statement indicating its capability to comply with the terms without support and elaboration as specified in the instructions will be rendered non-responsive. Clauses and Provisions: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and Addenda to this clause are contained in the section entitled "SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS" above. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies and specific evaluation criteria to be used are contained in the section "EVALUATION CRITERIA" above. Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Alt I, applies and specific requirements for providing Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer are included in SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS paragraph 4 above. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this solicitation. The DEVCOM-SC Chemical Fume Hood Repair and Install PWS, Blanket Purchase Agreement, and additional terms and conditions below shall be included as addenda to this clause. IAW FAR 52.212-4(v) the awardees representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), shall also incorporated by reference into any resultant Agreement. QUESTIONS: All questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing not later than 26 August 2024 by 1500 EST to Linnea Jones at meri.l.jones.civ@army.mil AND Alejandro Ayala at alejandro.ayala.civ@army.mil.