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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 21, 2022 SAM #7694
SOLICITATION NOTICE

72 -- Window Treatments VAMC Bedford

Notice Date

12/19/2022 7:05:30 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

337214 — Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) TOGUS ME 04330 USA
 

ZIP Code

04330
 

Solicitation Number

36C24123Q0142
 

Response Due

12/28/2022 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

01/27/2023
 

Point of Contact

Kurt Fritz, Contract Specialist, Phone: 203-932-5711
 

E-Mail Address

kurt.fritz@va.gov
(kurt.fritz@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08. This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337214, with a small business size standard of 1,000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 7230. The VHA, RPOE, NCO 01 is seeking to purchase: All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: This is for brand name only; no equivalents will be accepted. Supplies/Services See statement of work below STATEMENT OF WORK Window Shades and Coverings 2B Updates Bedford VA Medical Center 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730 October 2022 JUSTIFICATION The Bedford VA Medical Center is updating ward 2B for behavioral health CLC use. Veteran s spaces need new window treatments to support the implementation of a Veteran centered healing environment, as well as to provide privacy. Appropriate window treatments as specified below, will help to create the home-like, non-institutional, and patient centered environment that imbue healing familiarity and a sense of being valued while considering the special requirements needed to provide the best care and treatment at the Bedford VA Medical Center as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction & Facilities Management. SCOPE OF WORK The selected contractor will be required to make, deliver, and install all window treatments to 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA Building 2, 3rd floor. There is an elevator within the building of installation. The timeframe for delivery receipt shall be no later than 8 weeks following award of contract, with coordination of specific dates mutually agreed upon by the VA Medical Center, Bedford, and the selected contractor. The Contractor shall submit a schedule for approval including when field measurements will be completed, fabrication completion date, and estimated installation schedule. If measurements need to be taken prior to award of bid, please contact COR for times and dates. Mounting TBD at time of ordering. All Shades to be inside mounted, if possible, determination will be made after field measurements are taken. BID REQUIREMENTS BID REQUIREMENTS All bids are to be formatted appropriately to ensure a consistent basis for comparison: Item # Description Quantity Cost Extended Cost Xyzq Patient Rm 5 $100 $500 Draperies w/hardware Pieces /Parts/mounting hardware, Selected Finishes Included in price, Etc. Bid fabric selections noted as to be determined at $75/yd Cost of item (i.e. Draperies) to be wholly inclusive of all required components. DO NOT break out costs for any parts, pieces, or finishes in either the cost or extended cost columns. Freight (FOB Destination) of all items to be indicated as a total amount or included in the QUOTE total. VA Bedford is not responsible for off-loading items from delivery trucks VA Bedford will not provide on-site storage. Necessary storage must be included in proposal. Bidders responsible for final quantity counts to furnish the space as indicated Bidders responsible for field measurements / verification and any necessary modifications prior to any fabrication. Bidders shall present their best lead-time to manufacturer, ship and install window treatments as lead times are a critical factor. All finishes to have a local, (within 100 miles of Bedford, MA), manufacturer s Dealer Representation capable of providing onsite maintenance and service/ and or installer Bidders responsible for providing all components, whether specifically listed or not, for a complete functioning system that complies with Manufacturer s installation requirements ie carriers for tracks. Provide list of at least three similar projects in healthcare facilities where finishes were used, giving names of projects, scope, and name and telephone number of individual at facility to contact. All products must be procured off of current VA IDIQ where possible. NFPA 701 Compliance with product technical requirements and past performance will be thoroughly evaluated. All items sold to the Government must meet or exceed ANSI/BIFMA and ASTM performance standards. If submitting an OR EQUAL bid on window treatments, vendor must supply a sample for demo to the Bedford VA Medical Center within 2 weeks of bid submittal; demo to remain onsite for two weeks to undergo a determination of parity for construction quality. WINDOW TREATMENT STYLES TO BE USED: Draper Shade: 3% openness factor and opaque shades requested: Sheerweave 7000 with fascia manual clutch solar shade Color TBD Draper Shade: Blackout Sheerweave 7000 with Fascia manual clutch Color TBD Quantity: See below for quantity and fabric to be used as a reference for submitting bids. All windows must be field measured and verified prior to fabrication and quoting if needed. All colors to be determined all draper shade colors to be determined use above as a basis for quoting. All materials must meet NFPA 701 Type Quantity Estimated Width Estimated Length Window Treatment Type Notes W1 1 3 4 3  3% open Site Verify All dimensions 1 Dual Shades 3% and blackout Site Verify All Dimensions W2 1 3 5 3 3% open Site Verify All dimensions 2 Dual Shades 3% and Blackout Site Verify All dimensions W3 1 3 10 3 3% open Site Verify All dimensions W4 1 4 8 3 3% open Site Verify All dimensions W5 2 5 3 3 Dual Shades 3% and blackout Site Verify All dimensions W6 1 5 6 3  3% open Site Verify All dimensions 8 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions W7 3 5 7 3 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions W8 1 5 9 3  3% open Site Verify All dimensions W9 1 5 6 3 2  3% open Site Verify All dimensions W10 1 3 4 3 9 3% open Site Verify All dimensions W11 2 3 5 3 9 3% open Site Verify All dimensions 2 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions W12 1 3 10 3 9 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions W13 2 4 7 3 9 3% open Site Verify All dimensions W14 1 5 6 3 9 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions W15 3 5 7 3 9 Dual shades Site Verify All dimensions W16 1 2 10 5 10 3% open Site Verify All dimensions W17 2 10 1 7 6 3% open Site Verify All dimensions 2 Dual Shades Site Verify All dimensions Total 40 WINDOW TREATMENT/PRIVACY CURTAIN REQUIREMENTS All fabric panels to be lined, sheers not to be lined. All valances to be lined with a polyester lining that meets NFPA 701. All fabrics are subject to change based on availability please base your estimate on fabric provided All valances to be board mounted projection to be determined one field measurements are complete Include all bracket pricing in roman shade and valances. Include all hardware for window treatment traverse rod. All panels to be on appropriate hardware for healthcare setting All hardware to be complete with all brackets and appropriate screws and anchors for different wall types this can be verified during field measurements All hardware to either have a continuous pull or cord draw to be safe for nursing home setting. Cord location to be determined. All panels to be split draw with 2.5 fullness If a color has not been provided it will be after field measurements have been completed All window sizes a guestimate for purposes of bid field verification is necessary for all window treatments, shades, and privacy curtains and bedding All panels will be outside mounted slightly above frame and stack onto wall at least 6 Some windows have air conditioning units window treatments will have to be verified in those specific locations as to how they will hang Draper shades will be inside mounted please note some in patient bathrooms to opaque for privacy others in office space are not. All privacy curtains will require track fabric must be fire rated. Privacy curtains to be at least 18 A.F.F. final height will be determined once field measurements are taken. Assume typical layout to have roughly 21 linear feet of track and gathered privacy curtain Primary Care and Urgent Care please use on the right track with C rings or equal. Must meet patient safety and safety requirements. When bid is submitted, please specify rod and track being used along with carriers if needed. OR EQUAL: All fabric panels to be lined, sheers not to be lined. Fabric: use suggested fabric above in table colors TBD All lining must meet NFPA 701 All fabric must meet NFPA 701 All panels to be on appropriate hardware for healthcare setting All hardware to be complete with all brackets and appropriate screws and anchors for different wall types this can be verified during field measurements All hardware to either have a continuous pull or cord draw to be safe for nursing home setting. Cord location to be determined. If panels, please clarify if split draw or one way. Company must be reputable company with at least 30 years of business and experience in healthcare setting Company must have an installer located within 120 miles of Bedford VA Medical Center Campus that can be on site to deal with any installation issues after the initial installation. If not within 120 miles must be able to partner with a company located within that distance to the Bedford VA Medical Center Installer must have a minimum of 5 years experience installing similar products Must have a 5-year warranty on all panels Draper shade or equal must have a minimum of 10-year warranty All hardware must have a warranty for a minimum of 10 years Note: If submitting an OR EQUAL bid on window treatments, vendor must supply a sample for demo to the Bedford VA Medical Center within 2 weeks of bid submittal; demo to remain onsite for two weeks to undergo a determination of parity for construction quality. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WEBBLOK SHADE OR EQUAL Fire: Provide shade fabrics tested in accordance with: .1 1989 NFPA 701 small scale Vertical Burn Test and rated ""PASS."" .2 1996 NFPA 701 small scale Vertical Burn (telephone booth test) and rated ""PASS."" Toxicity: Provide shade fabrics tested in accordance with University of Pittsburgh Toxicity Protocol including LC50 analysis and toxicity characteristics. Anti-microbial: ASTM G-22-80 results for ATCC6538 (Staphylocaoccus aureus) and ATCC13388 (Psuedomonas aeroginosa) indicating minimum 5mm (0.197 inches) No Growth Contact Area . ASTM G-21-85 results for ATCC9642, ATCC9644, ATCC9348 and ATCC9645 indicating No Growth . MAINTENANCE Extra Materials: 1. Provide as a separate bid amount the cost to supply additional spare materials for storage by owner as follows: Provide additional 5% of the total length of qualified stainless-steel chain required on the project, not to exceed the quantity of one 500 spool. Provide additional 5% of each type of shade mounting hardware or brackets, but not less than one pair of each type. Provide a quantity of replacement shadebands completely fabricated and ready to attach to roller tubes equal to 5% of the total number of shadebands of each fabric and each color in the largest size required for each of those fabrics. Clearly label all spare components and supply to Owner upon completion in original packaging for storage on site by Owner. PRODUCT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS for Draper Shade To establish a standard of quality, design and function desired salient characteristics are based on Mechoshade Systems, Inc. Must meet salient characteristics outlined below when quoting an or equal item. Or equal items quoted should be similar to the requested dimensions, color scheme, function, and quality. Or equal products must include manufacturer s product brochure including specification information. FAILURE TO CLEARLY NOTE THAT THE PRODUCTS BEING QUOTED ARE THE REQUESTED BRAND NAME, OR FAILURE TO SUPPLY OR EQUAL PRODUCTS SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE SHALL CONSTITUTE A NON-RESPONSIVE BID AND WILL NOT BE FURTHER EVALUATED FOR AWARD. If bidding an or equal on Mecho Shade, please make sure that there is black out lining for all locations stated above. Must submit a sample to the Bedford VA Medical Center for final review within 2 weeks sample must be available to stay at facility for examination and approval by COTR and VA Interior Designer. COMPONENTS Shadebands: Construction of shadeband includes the fabric, the hembar and hempocket, and the attachment of the shadeband to the roller tube: and must be continuous inside a sealed hempocket. Match hempocket construction for all shades in same rooms. Manually Operated Hardware and Shade Brackets: Provide for regular and offset drive capacity (chain fall at front or rear of bracket) on all shade drive end brackets. Provide shade hardware system that allows for removal of shade roller tube from brackets without removing hardware from opening. Provide shade hardware that allows for removal and re-mounting of the shade band without having to remove shade tube, drive or operating support brackets. Provide hardware for installation of a removable fascia, regular or reverse roll, which shall be installed without exposed fastening devices of any kind. Provide shade hardware system that allows for a removable regular and / or reverse roll fascia(s) to be mounted continuously across two or more shade bands without requiring exposed fasteners of any kind. Provide shade hardware system that allows for operation of multiple shadebands by a single chain (multi-banded shades) operator subject to manufacturer s design criteria. Connectors shall be offset to assure alignment from the first to the last shade band. Provide shade hardware system that allows multi-banded manually operated shades to be capable of smooth operation when the axis is offset a maximum of 6° on each side of the plane perpendicular to the radial line of the curve (12° total offset). Provide positive mechanical engagement of drive mechanism to shade roller tube. Friction fit connections for drive mechanism to shade roller tube shall not be accepted. Provide shade hardware constructed of minimum 1/8 (3.18 mm) thick cadmium plated steel or heavier as required to support 150% of the full weight of each shade. Provide only Delrin engineered plastics by DuPont for all plastic components of the shade hardware. Styrene polyester and ABS based plastics are not acceptable. Drive Bracket/Brake Assembly: a. Drive Bracket shall be fully integrated with all accessories and brackets, including but not limited to Fascia, Black Out channels center supports and connectors for multi-band shade operation etc. b. Bracket shall use the standard 1/8-inch (3.175mm) steel plate for mounting and support of the assembly. The drive sprocket and brake assembly shall rotate and be supported on a welded 3/8-inch steel pin (9.525mm). c. The brake means shall be an over running clutch design which shall disengage to 90% during the raising and lowering of a shade. The brake shall withstand a pull force of 50 lbs. (22kg) in the stopped position. d. The braking means shall be applied to an oil impregnated hub on to which the brake system is mounted. The oil impregnated hub design includes an articulated brake assembly which assures smooth, non-jerky operation in raising and lowering the shades. The brake assembly is warranted for the life of the system, which is warranted to be fit for the use intended for 10 years. e. The entire assembly shall be fully mounted on the steel support bracket, and fully independent of the shade tube assembly, which may be removed and reinstalled without effecting the roller shade limit adjustments. Shade roller and shadecloth attachment: 1. Provide an extruded aluminum shade roller tube of diameter and wall thickness required to support shade fabric without (excessive) deflection. Roller tubes less than 1.55 in diameter are not acceptable. Tube shall have two asymmetrical channels for mounting of the shade band spline. 2. Provide for positive mechanical engagement with drive / brake mechanism. 3. Provide for positive mechanical attachment of shade band to roller tube without the use of adhesives, adhesive tape, staples or rivets. Two-sided pressure sensitive adhesive tape shall not be acceptable. Shade bands stapled to roller tubes shall not be acceptable. A mounting method that does not readily allow the shade band to be removed from the shade tube while installed shall not be acceptable. 4. Attach shadebands to tube in such a way that removal and replacement of a shadeband can be accomplished without removing either the tube from the brackets or without removing shade brackets. Shadebands must be replaceable on site without removing shade tube or brackets. ACCESSORIES Regular Roll Fascia: Continuous removable extruded aluminum fascia (Design Professional to select color from manufacturer s standards) that attaches to shade mounting brackets without the use of adhesives, magnetic strips or exposed fasteners. Fascia shall be able to be installed across two or more shadebands in one piece. Fully conceal brackets, shade roller, and fabric on the tube. FABRICATION Fabricate units to completely fill existing openings from head to sill and jamb to jamb, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Comply with Manufacturer s edge clearance standards and recommendations. Fabricate shadecloth to hang flat without buckling or distortion. Fabricate with heat-sealed trimmed edges to hang straight without curling or raveling. Fabricate unguided shadecloth to roll true and straight without shifting sideways more than 1/8 inch in either direction per 8 feet of shade height due to warp distortion or weave design. Provide battens in non-railroaded shades as required by the Manufacturer to assure proper tracking and uniform rolling of the shadebands, in accordance with the manufacturer's published width x height shade fabrication guide and standards. FINISHES Aluminum Components: Design Professional shall select from Manufacturer s standard powder coated baked enamel colors Steel Components: Cadmium-plated, satin-finished, prior to painting with Manufacturer s standard baked-enamel finish. EXECUTION EXAMINATION Examine substrate and conditions for installation. Do not commence installation until conditions are satisfactory. Commencement of installation indicates acceptance of site conditions by Contractor. Notify the Design Professional upon inspection when the project conditions are unacceptable for shade installation. INSTALLATION Install units to comply with the Manufacturer's instructions for the type of mounting and operation required. Provide units plumb, true, and securely anchored in place with recommended hardware and accessories to provide smooth operation without binding. Install units within the following tolerances: Maximum variation of gap at window opening perimeter: 1/4 inch, per 8 feet (+/- 1/8 inch) of shade height. Maximum offset from level: 1/16 inch per 5 feet of shade width. Installation of roman shades use all appropriate brackets and hardware. Remove and dispose of existing shades Installation of privacy curtains remove existing track and replace with new. Remove existing privacy curtain and dispose of both. Shades remove and dispose of any existing shade in window do not leave an screws or pieces behind. If holes are left, please fill with appropriate material. ADJUSTING Adjust drive / brake mechanism of units for smooth operation. Adjust shade and shadecloth to hang flat without buckling or distortion. Replace any units or components which do not hang properly or operate smoothly. CLEANING Touch up damaged finishes and repair minor damage in order to eliminate evidence of repair. Remove and replace work that cannot be satisfactorily repaired. Clean exposed surfaces, including metal and shadecloth, using non-abrasive materials and methods recommended by the Shadecloth Manufacturer. Remove and replace work which cannot be satisfactorily cleaned. DEMONSTRATION Demonstrate operation method and instruct Owner's personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the window shade systems. SCHEDULES Window opening sizes are as listed on the attached drawings. All shade installations on window units which are double shall have a single fascia unless otherwise not provided by manufacturer recommendations due to overall length exceeding manufacturing limits of materials. Final field measuring for locations and size of shades shall be the responsibility of the awarded Contractor. Samples of all hardware, fascia and shade fabrics must be submitted for approval and final selection to Interior Designer prior to final order placement and at time of the final field measuring. Installing contractor shall ensure all staff arrives on site with all necessary tools and equipment required for the installation including dollies, ladders, hand tools and carts to deliver and install the products as required from dock to installation work site. All contractor staff shall also come to the job site equipment with all necessary safety gear. The Interior Designer shall inspect all phases of delivery and installation with a sign off of any and all missing or damaged products in the form of a contractor provided punch list. Awarded Bidder/contractor shall provide detailed punch list items and established dates for replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s). PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Vendor is on notice that time is of the essence in the performance of this contract. The timeframe for delivery receipt shall be no later than 8-10 weeks following award of contract, with coordination of specific dates mutually agreed upon by the VA Medical Center, Bedford and the selected contractor. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Work will be accomplished at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROPOSAL Window treatment delivery not to interfere with patient care or the operation of the facility. The contractor will coordinate the work of the project with the COTR to ensure minimal disruption of the Medical Center operations. Patient rooms and other sensitive patient care areas located in the Medical Center must be accessed during normal working hours. These areas may not always be readily available to the contractor. Please remember this is a nursing home facility within VA hospital all hardware used to install rods must be appropriate for such facility and be safe to operate long-term by the residents and staff at the Bedford VA Medical Center Final layout to be determined by COTR. Contractor will be responsible for containing any rubbish/waste generated by the work force or material delivery at the end of each day. If any dust is created from installation, it is the contractor s responsibility to clean the area or notify staff if they are unable to. Contractor will be responsible for removal of all existing window treatments and hardware. If any walls need to be patched or fixed due to location change of hardware contractor will be responsible for patching holes in wall. PAYMENT SCHEDULE The contractor will bill on completion and acceptance of the work. NON-PERSONAL SERVICES STATEMENT Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and with occasional supervision of VA COTR. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the SOW may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriate funds for the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee, or otherwise violating contracting regulations. Floor plans: Floor plans can be provided upon request for all buildings. Place of Performance Address: 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA Postal Code: 01730 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items Nov 2021 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders May 2022 The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.219-32, 52.222-26, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020) (a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities. (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (End of clause) All quoters shall submit the following: QUOTE All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, kurt.fritz@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: price, past performance The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard are stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation. Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show- The solicitation number; The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations; The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter; A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; Terms of any express warranty; Price and any discount terms; Remit to address, if different than mailing address; A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically); Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing. Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluatedseparately. Late submissions Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due. Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition. If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. Issuance of purchase order. Quotations should contain the quoter s best technical and price terms. The Contracting Officer may reject any or all quotations. The Contracting Officer may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Contracting Officer may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government s choice before issuing any purchase order. The Contracting Officer will not negotiate with any quoters other than those of the Government s choice and will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR part 15. Multiple purchase orders. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter...
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Bedford VA Medical Center 200 Springs Road, Bedford 01730, USA

Zip Code: 01730

Country: USA
 

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