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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 27, 2021 SAM #7117
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- Commercial Vehicle Repair

Notice Date

5/25/2021 11:59:17 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

811111 — General Automotive Repair
 

Contracting Office

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262) LONG BEACH CA 90815 USA
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

36C26221Q0801
 

Response Due

6/1/2021 10:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

07/11/2021
 

Point of Contact

ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov, Ositadima Ndubizu, Phone: (562) 766-2252
 

E-Mail Address

Ositadima.Ndubizu@va.gov
(Ositadima.Ndubizu@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.a. Project Title: VA Bus 23911 2015 Chevrolet Express Commercial Truck Repair 1.b. Description: VA Long Beach Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to repair their VA Bus 23911 2015 Chevrolet Express Commercial Truck. 1.c. Project Location: VA Greater Long Beach Healthcare System 1.d. Solicitation Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26221Q0801. 1.e. Set Aside: This solicitation is issued as an unrestricted open market. 1.f. Applicable NAICS code: 811111, General Automotive Repair. 1.g. Small Business Size Standard: $8 Million 1.h. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.i. Period of Performance: 30 days after award. 1.j. Wage Determination applicable to this project: SCA 2015-5613, Revision 16 1.k. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted via email no later than 1pm PDT Thursday May 27th, 2021 to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov 2. Statement of Work 2.1. Objective. VA Long Beach Healthcare System is seeking a contractor to repair their VA Bus 23911 2015 Chevrolet Express Commercial Truck. 2.2. Background. The vehicle is non-operational due to a blown head gasket. Maintenance is required for VTS to continue operations. The vehicle is essential for patient care support. 2.3. Scope. The vehicle requires maintenance to be performed, including the following: oil change, replacement of the oil filter, checking all fluids, checking, and adjusting tire pressures as needed. A multipoint inspection is required to be conducted The blown head gaskets need to be repaired with the following new parts: all the bolts, gaskets, fluids, hoses, and a new radiator. Upon completion of the project, the contractor will contact the shop personnel to establish a final inspection. 2.3. General Requirements Contractor shall provide all Labor, Parts, Materials, Equipment, and Supervision required to perform all work. Contractor is responsible for repairing damages incurred during performance of this scope of work to include removal/installation or moving materials and tools in and out of the work area. The contractor will provide specification and Warranty documentation related to all equipment installed and placed at the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System, prior to Final Close Out. The Contractor shall not void any manufacturer or installer warranty during installation or service without prior written approval from the COR. If warranty is voided Contractor will be solely responsible for replacement at no cost to the VA. All defects in materials or workmanship found shall be reported to the COR. 2.4. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance and certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW. 2.5. Security Requirements. N/A 2.6. Period of Performance. The period of performance will be within 30 days of contract award date. All work shall be scheduled during normal work hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) Monday - Friday excluding Federal Holidays. 2.6.a. National Holidays: New Year s Day January 01 Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25 2.6.b. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America. Overtime & Holiday Pay: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government. 2.6.c. Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel. Contractor will not be paid for availability or on-call services unless otherwise provided herein. 2.7. Contractor Personnel Background Requirements. 2.7.a. The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. In addition to VA employees, the policy and investigative requirements are applicable to Contractor personnel who require access to VA computer systems designated as sensitive. 2.7.b. Personnel who require access to VA computer systems shall be subject to all necessary background investigations and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement to ensure compliance with such policy. If such investigation has not been completed prior to contract commencement, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract. 2.7.c. Should the contract require Contractor personnel to maintain U.S. citizenship, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance. Regardless of U.S. citizenship requirements, Contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government. 2.7.d. The cost of such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basic of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof. At this time, the current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows: Level of Sensitivity Background investigation level Approximate Cost Low Risk National Agency Check with Written Inquiries $ 231.00 Moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $ 825.00 High Risk Background Investigation $ 3,465.00 2.7.e. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of Contractor personnel. The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation. Background investigations shall not be required for Contractor personnel who will not be required to access VA computer systems nor gain access to sensitive materials. 2.8. Contractor Personnel 2.8.a. The Contractor shall provide a contract program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor s Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. Program Manager: Company Name: Address: Phone No: Email: 2.9. Contractor Employees 2.9.a. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. Contract Personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission (JC). 2.9.b. Badge. Contractor shall obtain a Contractor I.D Badge from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D Badge during the entire time on VA facility. The I.D Badge MUST have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented. PARKING: It is the responsibility of the contract personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from VA Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations. 2.10. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. Per VHA Directive 1085 dated March 5, 2019, it is VHA policy that all VHA health care facilities, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices and Vet Centers, will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019. There will no longer be designated smoking areas. ADP SECURITY: Protection of Computer Equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all Healthcare Facilities are essential. Software installed on each PC is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center s ADP Security Committee shall investigate and recommend corrective action to the appropriate agency. 2.11. Insurance Coverage 2.11.a. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. 2.11.b. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. 2.11.c. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. 2.11.d. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of award an Official Certification from the insurance company indicating that the coverage has been obtained and that it may not be changed or cancelled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. New certifications shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the current insurance policy. The phrase will endeavor is not acceptable terms to the Government and such coverage carrying that phrase will be rejected and services may not be rendered until proper certificate is issued. 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01, dated 10/10/2019. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 2. 3.a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 3.b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items 3.c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 3.d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 3.e. Supplemental Insurance Requirements 3.f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 3.g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance 3.h. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest 3.i. VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution 3.j. VAAR 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure 4. 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 via email no later than 10am PDT Tuesday June 1st, 2021 to Ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet: 4.3.a. Vendor Information including DUNS number 4.3.b. Acknowledgement of amendments 4.3.c. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 4.3.d. Schedule of services 4.3.e. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: VA Long Beach Heathcare System 5901 E 7th Street, Long Beach 90852, USA

Zip Code: 90852

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06011896-F 20210527/210525230059 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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