SOLICITATION NOTICE
J -- Aquarium Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 2/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL 33125
- ZIP Code
- 33125
- Solicitation Number
- VA248-13-Q-0732
- Response Due
- 2/15/2013
- Archive Date
- 8/14/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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.The solicitation number is VA248-13-Q-0732 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-65. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 712130 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-02-15 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be MIAMI, FL 33125 The VHA NCO 08 - 546 - Miami, FL requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, CLIN0001Base Year. Contractor shall provide maintenance and upkeep for six (6) aquariums in CLC. Services shall include: Food - Replacement of Fish as needed - Light bulbs - decorations and other items as required for the upkeep of six (6) aquariums. Cleaning of the aquariums., 12, MO; LI 002, CLIN0002Provide unscheduled aquarium relocation services within the CLC. The vendor shall describe actions for each visit and sign the log book. Services shall be provided as needed only., 4, EA; LI 003, CLIN1001Option Year 1, Contractor shalll provide maintenance and upkeep for six (6) aquariums in CLC. Services will include: Food - Replacement of Fish as needed - Light bulbs - decorations and other items as required for the upkeep of six (6) aquariums. Cleaning of the aquariums., 12, MO; LI 004, CLIN1002Provide unscheduled aquarium relocation services within the CLC. The vendor shall describe actions for each visit and sign the log book. Services shall be provided as needed only, 4, EA; LI 005, CLIN2001Option Year 2, Contractor shall provide maintenance and upkeep for six (6) aquariums in CLC. Services will include: Food - Replacement of Fish as needed - Light bulbs - decorations and other items as required for the upkeep of six (6) aquariums. Cleaning of the aquariums., 12, MO; LI 006, CLIN2002Provide unscheduled aquarium relocation services within the CLC. The vendor shall describe actions for each visit and sign the log book. Services shall be provided as needed only., 4, EA; LI 007, CLIN3001Option Year 3, Contractor shall provide maintenance and upkeep for six (6) aquariums in CLC. Services will include: Food - Replacement of Fish as needed - Light bulbs - decorations and other items as required for the upkeep of six (6) aquariums. Cleaning of the aquariums., 12, MO; LI 008, CLIN3002Provide unscheduled aquarium relocation services within the CLC. The vendor shall describe actions for each visit and sign the log book. Services shall be provided as needed only., 4, EA; LI 009, CLIN4001Option Year 4, Contractor shall provide maintenance and upkeep for six (6) aquariums in CLC. Services shall include: Food - Replacement of Fish as needed - Light bulbs - decorations and other items as required for the upkeep of six (6) aquariums. Cleaning of the aquariums., 12, MO; LI 010, CLIN4002Provide unscheduled aquarium relocation services within the CLC. The vendor shall describe actions for each visit and sign the log book. Services shall be provided as needed only., 4, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 08 - 546 - Miami, FL intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 08 - 546 - Miami, FL is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. Seller Attachments) may be requested, pricing shall be entered as a 'bid' in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the apparent winning bidder shall be required to complete the solicitation documents prior to award. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to william.leon@va.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MiVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA248-13-Q-0732/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: MIAMI, FL 33125
- Zip Code: 33125
- Zip Code: 33125
- Record
- SN02982374-W 20130209/130207235140-6aaf8584df2e2e40a3e61daa91c0173a (fbodaily.com)
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