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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 09, 2018 FBO #6134
DOCUMENT

23 -- Casket carrier. NATL CEM OF THE ALLEGHENIES - Attachment

Notice Date

9/7/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

336112 — Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;National Cemetery Administration (NCA);NCA Contracting Service;75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309;Stafford VA 22556
 

ZIP Code

22556
 

Solicitation Number

36C78618Q9696
 

Response Due

9/17/2018
 

Archive Date

11/16/2018
 

Point of Contact

Paul Zagaruyka
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

6 This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number 36C78618Q9696 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from interested Quoters. We anticipate a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Open Market set-aside for this procurement so this requirement will be set aside for SDVOSB concerns. To receive award consideration as an SDVOSB concern, your company must have a current SDVOSB certification/registration in the Veteran Information Pages (VIP) database at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336112 Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing with a size standard in number of employees at 1500 employees. Any interested Quoter that does not meet the capability and size standard under this NAICS code, should not submit a response to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation quotation request. Quoters must also have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and are encouraged to go to the SAM database www.sam.gov to verify active status to avoid any possible delays in contract award. Company Online Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) information must also be current in SAM database to qualify to receive a contract award. DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY NEED: The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies has an immediate need for the following: 1 Casket Carrier with the equivalent of the following specifications: Engine: 3 cylinder, inline vertical, 4-cycle, liquid cooled, diesel engine. Horsepower: 20 hp Transmission: 3 speed transmission. Max travel speed: 20 mph 4WD: Fully automatic on-demand. Steering: Hydraulic power steering. Front Suspension: Independent system with dual A frame control arms, dual coil Springs and dual shock absorbers with anti-sway bar. Rear Suspension: Weight carrying axle suspension independent of transaxle with dual leaf springs and dual shock absorbers. Battery: 12-volt with 540 cold cranking amps at 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C) Length: 130 with full bed Width: 65 Height: 76 Wheelbase: 70 Ground clearance: 7-9 Turning Radius: 50 degrees. Base Weight: 2,000 lbs Payload Capacity: 3,200 lbs Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs Fuel Tank Capacity: 6-8 gallons Mirrors: Interior and exterior Heater: Cab heater. Hitch: Hitch kit w/receiver tube. Bed: Hydraulic (full welded steel) bed with 11 sides and tailgate. Safety: Roll Over Protection System Safety: Back-up Alarm Safety: Horn Cab: Hard cab w/ all glass doors. Instrumentation: Fuel, coolant temperature, hour meter, oil pressure, glow plug, tachometer, Speedometer and battery charge indicator. Casket Transporter: Bi-State Steel Company Casket Transporter Delivery/Dealer Assembly and Set Up The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Submitting Your Quote: *NOTE*: IT IS THE CONTRACTOR S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING PROPER SUBMISSION AND RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENATION TO THE DESIGNATED CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION REQUIREMENT. Quoters shall submit their quote (in.pdf format only) via email with your company logo on company letterhead to Paul Zagaruyka @ Paul.Zagruyka@va.gov and MUST include the following additional information: Detailed item descriptions as specified above Unit price/Unit quantity/Overall Total Pricing Applicable Shipping/Handling Charges (including dealer assembly set-up, as applicable) Proposed delivery date Company Name, address, telephone number, email address of Quoter (No PO Box Addresses) Company DUNS number Confirmation of your company s status as a CERTIFIED Veterans Information Pages (VIP) certified Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB/VOSB) concern. Certification (must be active/current) Company Capabilities Statement 336112 NAICS Code Verification Proof of current System for Award Management (SAM) registration (completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 - Quoters Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items). Terms of any express warranty Quoters are hereby advised that any Quoter-imposed terms and conditions which deviate from the Government s material terms and conditions established, may render the Quoters s quote unacceptable, and thus ineligible for award. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 2014). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose Quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate Quotes based on (LPTA) Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable. All quotes shall be subject to evaluation by Government personnel. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions based upon the initial evaluation of quotes. The Quote will be evaluated strictly in accordance with its written content. Quotes which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement will be met, without providing supporting rationale, are not sufficient. Award will be made to Quoter whose price for items are lowest among all quotes that were deemed to be technically acceptable. Quoters who fail to meet the technical requirements of the solicitation will be rated unacceptable and thus, ineligible for award. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following factors listed as shown below: TECHNICAL EVALUATION APPROACH. The evaluation process will consider whether the quote demonstrates a clear understanding of the technical specifications or features involved in meeting the requirements and whether the Quoter s methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined and satisfied the requirements. Descriptive literature (and supplemental technical Quotes, if deemed necessary by Quoter to supplement the descriptive literature) will be evaluated to determine whether the quoted items meet all of the technical requirements (described above) and are thus considered technically acceptable. Any quoted product that does not meet all of the salient characteristics will be deemed technically unacceptable, and thus ineligible for award. PRICE EVALUATION APPROACH. Proposed pricing shall be provided on a unit price line basis. The Government will evaluate Quotes by adding the total of all line item prices. Evaluation Process: A Responsibility Determination will also be made in accordance with FAR 9.1 Responsible Prospective Contractors. The Government will make use of several data bases to aid in establishing a more complete picture of financial risk, responsibility and ability the databases include, but are not limited to: DUNS, PPIRS, EPLS, CPARs, VetBiz (VIP) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). ALL QUESTIONS SHALL BE DIRECTED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER ONLY! Please do not contact the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies regarding this solicitation. Interested Quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted in writing to Paul Zagaruyka at Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov. All questions must be received by no later than September 12th, 2018 at 6:00PM (EST) to allow a reasonable response time to questions prior to close of the solicitation. No questions will be accepted after 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 as this solicitation will close on Monday, September 17th, 2018 at 12:00 pm (Eastern). Due Date for Final Quote Submission: Quotes must be received by Monday September 17th, 2018 at 12:00 pm (Eastern) and are to be emailed to Paul Zagaruyka at Paul.Zagaruyka@va.gov. CLAUSES: SBA ACT 8(D)(13)(B); DIGNITY STANDARDS FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.204-4, Printed of Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies (APR 1984) Limitations on Subcontracting-Monitoring and Compliance (JUN 2011) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm SOLICIATION PROVISIONS: 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters- Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) 52.216-1 Type Of Contract (APR 1984) 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sep 2006) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) 52.212-3, Quoter Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2017) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: SOLICITATION PROVISION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JAN 2016) 52.204-17, Ownership Or Control Of Quoter (JUL 2016) 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities Or Transactions Relating to IRAN-Representation and Certifications (OCT 2015) VAAR CLAUSES: The VAAR Clauses that may be applicable to this acquisition are: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.203-71, Display of Department of Veterans Affairs Hotline Poster (DEC 1992) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) 852.211-75, Product Specifications (JAN 2008) 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (DEC 2009) 853.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Request (NOV 2012) 852.233-71 Alternate protest procedure (JAN 1998) 852.246-71, Inspection (JAN 2008) Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained in Full text at https://www.acquisition.gov. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to conduct business with or enter into a contract award with any company or its affiliates or otherwise, that pay for the information provided in this synopsis.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VANCA/VANCA/36C78618Q9696/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C78618Q9696 36C78618Q9696.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4582102&FileName=36C78618Q9696-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4582102&FileName=36C78618Q9696-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;National Cemetery Administration (NCA);National Cemetery of the Alleghenies;1158 Morgan Road;Bridgeville, PA

Zip Code: 15017
 

Record

SN05078752-W 20180909/180907231217-1f43e5c3a27a190918e8d36e7b38220e (fbodaily.com)
 

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