MODIFICATION
R -- *NEW* Research Gift Card Contract (VA-22-00071873)
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2022 1:07:02 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- RPO EAST (36C24E) PITTSBURGH PA 15212 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15212
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24E22Q0243
- Response Due
- 9/2/2022 8:59:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/01/2022
- Point of Contact
- Ms. Millicent Covert, Contracting Officer, Phone: (412) 822-3488
- E-Mail Address
-
millicent.covert@va.gov
(millicent.covert@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Awardee
- null
- 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. 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 36C24E22Q0243. 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 small business concerns. 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 has a requirement to purchase gift card services. The gift cards will be given as participant incentives in VA health services and clinical research grants at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of 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 requirement. 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. Please enclose the established price list and description of capabilities and product specifications for the requirement. Items offered that are brand name or equal shall identify items as being on GSA schedule and reference the contract number. Note: The Offeror should include a description of any support services in the technical quote. 1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION Item: Gift Card Services Interested parties must be able to provide gift cards with the following conditions: Gift cards shall: Have no expiration date Not be limited to any one store, an exception must be approved by project manager Not to be limited to one use Have a 3-year contract so that gift cards can be ordered in smaller batches (indefinite delivery) Not include a fee on the card, fee should be paid separately, and not exceed $1.50 per card Will need a minimum of the following gift cards for stores and different increments: 155 - $30 CVS gift cards 75 - $50 Target gift cards 100 - $25 Target gift cards 400 - $25 Amazon gift cards 100 - $10 Target gift cards Questions asked during sources sought notice: 1. Is there an incumbent? No. 2. What is the estimated number of cards required for the bid year? Not known. List is for a minimum requirement. 3. Would a Visa or MasterCard be acceptable as opposed to individual store cards? Yes. 4. Would the contractor/source have to be located in California? No, vendor may be located outside of California as long as it doesn t charge extra for shipping or other surcharge. 5. Are you looking for sources to buy the gift cards in bulk and provide it to said intended recipient? Cards may be purchase in bulk or whatever is best. Cards will be provided at the project level to avoid change in IRB protocols. 6. Should the contractor/source be responsible for creating the database and or keeping up with data regarding the disbursed gift cards? No, that will be handled internally. The product capabilities and salient characteristics identified above by a brand name or equal"" description are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of the product that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering ""equal"" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product is clearly identified in the quote and is determined by the VA to meet fully the salient characteristics on above products. If offering an equivalent product, the brand name of the equivalent product shall be clearly identified in the quote. Unless visibly identified as an equivalent product, offered items shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the products 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. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the Offeror must furnish, as a part of the quote, all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet the salient characteristics of this requirement. Vendors proposing to modify a product to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement shall include a clear description of the proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modification. 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 36C24E22Q0243 in the subject line of the email. Cut off for questions is Tuesday, August 30, 2022, no later than 4:00 PM, EST. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by the closing date Friday, September 2, 2022, no later than 11:59 AM, EST.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90073
- Zip Code: 90073
- Zip Code: 90073
- Record
- SN06442387-F 20220828/220826230120 (samdaily.us)
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