J065--Biosafety Cabinet and Hood Certification Services

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C24E23Q0004. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns (To receive credit, an Offeror must be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (http://www.VetBiz.gov). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov. STATEMENT OF NEED (SON) CONTRACT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East is seeking sources that can provide certification services for BioSafety Cabinets, Chemical Fume and Laminar Flow Hoods for the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of these services in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the Offeror s best terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the required services. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. 1.1 PRICING The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required services to the specifications listed in Section 1.2 below. 1.2 REQUIRED SERVICES & SPECIFICATIONS Requirement is for annual maintenance on 80 biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, and Laminar flow hoods in Research Department for Base Year plus four (4) optional periods. a. Interested parties shall meet the following criteria: i. Vendor must be certified to perform testing and certification on biosafety cabinets used for VA research, ranging from 4 to 6 feet in width. ii. Vendor must be certified to perform testing and certification on chemical fume hoods used for VA research, ranging from 4 to 6 feet in width. iii. Vendor must be certified to perform testing and certification on Laminar Flow Hoods used for VA research, ranging from 3 to 4 feet in width. iv. Vendor must keep track of equipment by serial number (or other suitable method) to ensure cabinets/hoods are serviced before expiration dates and provide reports upon request of status. v. Vendor needs to have capability to perform minor repairs or further maintenance if a cabinet/hood does not meet certification standards upon initial testing or describe the problem so a qualified technician can perform the repairs. The evaluation of quotes and the determination shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the Offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information not provided in the quotation by the Offeror. Offers that do not have descriptive material will not be considered for award. Instructions to the Offeror Basis for award resulting from this RFQ will made to the Best Value Offer that provides a complete package pursuant to the preparation requirements set forth in 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) will be incorporated in full text into the RFQ and will be evaluated on the following factors. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified procedures. Evaluation Factors for Award: Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities All offerors must meet or exceed all requirements and salient features as listed in the Statement of Need. Factor 2 - Past Performance - Past Performance will be based on the most current PPIPRS Report. Factor 3 - Price The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Effective July 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquistion.gov. 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. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Item FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Quotes shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation 36C24E23Q0004 in the subject line of the email. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by closing, no later than 11:59 AM EST, Friday, October 28, 2022.