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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 25, 2019 FBO #6543
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R -- TAC-OIT Office Services Solution via Hoteling Seats and Services TAC-16-21842 - Attachment

Notice Date

10/23/2019
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

531120 — Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Technology Acquisition Center;23 Christopher Way;Eatontown NJ 07724
 

ZIP Code

07724
 

Solicitation Number

VA11816C0807P00018
 

Response Due

11/1/2019
 

Archive Date

2/8/2020
 

Point of Contact

John Adamitis, john.adamitis@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

john.adamitis@va.gov
(john.adamitis@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

4 This synopsis is issued because the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics, Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), intends to extend existing firm-fixed price contract VA118-16-C-0807 for hoteling seats and services in the Eatontown, New Jersey (NJ) area on the basis of other than full and open competition. The extension will be for an additional two 6-month option periods from January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020, and July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, respectively and is needed while the Lessor completes tenant improvements and buildout of GSA leased space obtained by the TAC and the Office of Information and Technology. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Hoteling type office services or business center arrangements are commonplace in the commercial market. Office space, all ancillary services (reception, mail delivery), and furnishings are provided so that companies can perform normal work functions. This type of arrangement is found in large cities where off site virtual offices are often required for such tasks as attorney document review, litigation, proposal preparation and so forth. Such contracts do not involve lease or tenancy rights normally found in standard commercial lease terms and conditions. The TAC s current contract provides a total of 285 hoteling seats and corresponding services. Also required is the use of various conference rooms, training rooms, storage rooms, a computer technical support room, and other similar rooms/areas necessary for the effective and efficient operation of an acquisition based organization and its customers and support staff. In addition, the hoteling seats and services provided include, but is not limited to the following: Contiguous space in private offices, cubicles, or shared offices. Appropriate furnishings necessary for the office environment such as a desk, filing cabinets, trash receptacle, chair, guest chair and so forth such as one would find in a modern office setting of new condition and with appropriate form, fit and function. Work spaces must have the ability to be secured by lock and key. This includes office doors, desk and cubicle pedestals, and other areas of the work space requiring such. The space, furnishings, and amenities and appearance shall facilitate a professional office and working environment. Space offered must be in a quality building of sound and substantial construction meeting the TAC s requirements for the intended use. The Contractor shall provide floor plans for the offered space and a valid Certificate of Occupancy for the intended use and shall meet, maintain, and operate the building in conformance with all applicable current codes and ordinances. The space shall meet the applicable egress requirements in National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) or the International Code Council, International Building Code (IBC), (both current as of the contract award date). Any offered space, including parking garage areas, and all areas referred to as "hazardous areas" (defined in NFPA 101) within the entire building (including non-Government areas), shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system or an equivalent level of safety. The space shall meet applicable fire alarm system requirements; installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, that was in effect on the actual date of installation. The fire alarm system shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. The Building and the space shall be accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) The office area shall be free of all asbestos containing materials, except undamaged asbestos flooring in the space or undamaged boiler or pipe insulation outside the space, in which case an asbestos management program conforming to Environmental Protection Agency guidance shall be implemented. The space shall be free of other hazardous materials and in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations. Services, utilities, and maintenance will be provided daily, extending from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays. The Government shall have access to the provided space at all times, including the use of electrical services, toilets, lights, elevators, and Government office machines without additional payment. The ability to co-locate a secure server in the communications room of the facility where the office services are provided. Internet access is immediately required with sufficient bandwidth to support the number of personnel located in the facility in which the services are provided. The normal environmental services shall be provided inclusive of the normal per person pricing for the service and include at a minimum: heat, electricity, power, water (hot and cold), snow removal, daily trash removal and janitorial, chilled drinking water, air conditioning, toilet supplies and sufficient restroom facilities, elevator service sufficient for the staff, lighting and replacement of lamps, tubes, and ballasts, window washing and carpet cleaning. Common areas sufficient for the proffered solution including lunch and break areas, and conference and training space appropriate for the number of personnel at the location. The service shall include a onetime set up fee for each individual work location for each person (telephone set up, mail service, and so forth). Per person services for each work station shall include: modern digital multiline phone set with voice mail and call forwarding; internet access and wireless guest network; unlimited local and long distance phone calls. Reception Services between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except Government Holidays. Mail Receipt and Handling 24/7 building/office access Dedicated Conference Rooms (servicing 12 to 15 persons comfortably) taking into consideration the number of hoteling seats and personnel being contracted. IT and Office support services during regular business hours for all contractor provided equipment. Audio and web conferencing access. Administrative Assistance Copier and fax services. This synopsis / notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal which shall be considered by VA. Any information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract extension lies solely within the discretion of the Government. The Point of Contact (POC) for this action is John Adamitis, Contracting Officer, john.adamitis@va.gov
 

Web Link

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(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/0ef6c7e502a9e8160f21d7749f9e60ca)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA118-16-C-0807 P00018 VA118-16-C-0807 P00018.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5198537&FileName=VA118-16-C-0807-P00018000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5198537&FileName=VA118-16-C-0807-P00018000.docx

 

File Name: VA118-16-C-0807 P00018 JA - TAC-20-57575 - Hoteling Extension - 22Oct2019 - Redacted.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5198538&FileName=VA118-16-C-0807-P00018001.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=5198538&FileName=VA118-16-C-0807-P00018001.pdf

 

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Record

SN05481186-W 20191025/191023230650-0ef6c7e502a9e8160f21d7749f9e60ca (fbodaily.com)
 

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