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1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR 13.5 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

1.A. Project Title: Purchase of Hot Food Counters
1.B. Project Location: VA Tucson Healthcare System
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723-0001

1.C. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26223Q0168
1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Section 8127
1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 332215
1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 750 Employees
1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
1.H. Delivery required as soon as possible

2. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 1 and 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting via email no later than 11:00 AM 12/2/2022 to David Odne; david.odne@va.gov.
Please submit all questions no later than Friday 11/25/2022.
Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet:
2.A. Vendor Information
2.B. Acknowledgement of amendments
2.C. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions
2.D. Schedule of services
2.E. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items
2.F. 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products

Background:
Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS) requires two hot food counters for their kitchens in Buildings 30 and 60 as part of a kitchen modernization to enhance food service to SAVAHCS veterans.

Salient Characteristics:
The items must have the following salient characteristics:

Unit(s) must be name-brand or equivalent in capabilities to the Aladdin Temp-Rite J712B 5-well straight hot food counter.
Unit(s) must have a five (5) well capacity with each hot well being made of stainless steel, insulated, and with the minimum dimensions of 12 inches by 20 inches.
Each hot well with being able to fit, at a minimum, one full-size, two half-size, or three third-size standard steam table pans which are at least 6 inches deep.
Unit(s) must have removeable divider bars to ensure a proper fit for smaller size steam table pans.
Unit(s) must be of all-metal construction with reinforcement at stress points and with a countertop made with at a minimum 14-gauge stainless steel.
Unit(s) must have the capacity for under-storage with easy access for workers to store necessary supplies during operations.
Each hot well must have a heat source that can be thermostatically controlled separately.
Unit(s) must be capable of using different heating methods such as dry heat, steam heat, or hot water to keep food hot.
Each hot well must have a drain to easily and safely remove hot water that is being used for heating purposes.
Unit(s) must have 208-volt, 30 amp, single phase power
Unit(s) must be able to fit within a space that is no greater than 75 inches long by 32 inches wide.
Unit(s) must have a work shelf made of stainless steel that can be firmly attached to the table and provide a stable work surface for employees
Unit(s) must have a single over-shelf that can be firmly attached to provide a safe surface, made of stainless steel, and at least 12 inches wide and the full length of the hot table.
Period of Performance: 90 days after award

Delivery Address
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Tucson Healthcare System
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson
AZ 85723-0001

Packaging: Packing and Shipping Instructions: Packaging to include all user guides and manufacturer cleaning instructions.

Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: Equipment must be new and in good working order. The service line POC: will coordinate with clinical user to inspect and test equipment upon arrival. The Equipment Inventory Manager will be contacted by Warehouse personnel to come and tag equipment upon arrival.
9 . The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 Effective January 30, 2022. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 1.
a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items
c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items
d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items
e. FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity
f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance
h. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
i. VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items

10. Contractor is to order and store at contractor s expense any long lead delivery items that can delay or impede the completion of this work.

a Whenever contact with a facility is required outside of normal duty hours, the Contractor shall coordinate these times with the designated COR, POC or designee.
b. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as Legal Federal official holidays
New Year s Day January 1st
Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January
President s Day Last Monday in January
Memorial Day Last Monday in January
Juneteenth June 19th
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veteran s Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25th

c. Noncontract Charges: The contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.
d. Payment: Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice which references the period for which payment is due, the contract number and/or assigned purchase order number. The invoice must include the correct payment address.
e. Waste Removal: The contractor is responsible to remove and properly dispose of all waste related to the services provide on-site at all VA facilities.
f. Failure to carry out the above procedures will be considered as a failure to document the service visit and will constitute a failure to perform.
g All shipping costs will be included in the cost of the contract.

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