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 four electric facility vehicle (LiV9DX or similar) with different configuration and accessories based on trades use.
1.B. Project Location: VA Prescott Healthcare System located at 500 N. State Highway 89 Prescott AZ 86313-5001
1.C. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26222Q1069
1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Businesses
1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 336112
1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 Employees
1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
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 via email no later than 11am 06/23/2022 to David Odne; david.odne@va.gov. 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
3. Scope: The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the tasks and responsibilities of the vendor in providing four (4) electric facility vehicles (preferred the LiV9DX) with different configuration and accessories based on trades use. (i.e., Plummer, Carpenter and Mechanic ect.) for on campus use to move material and tools around various job sites.
3.1. The vehicles shall have the salient characteristics listed below.
1. Active 2 Door Truck
2. 72V, Fwd/Neutral/Reverse Push Button
3. Automatic Transmission, 35HP, Direct
4. Mounted AC Motor on Axle, 550AMP brushless 3 phase induction ac motor
5. Programmable Controller Rust Proof Undercoating
6. Lithium Batteries
7. Steel/Metal Chassis
8. Maximum Speed Limit - 25mph
9. 100AMP Power Window/Door Lock/Windows
10. EPS/Backup Camera/9" Infotainment
11. Curb weight not to exceed 789 lbs
12. Rang 50 with 180 ah batter pack
13. Length x Width x Height not to exceed 4280x1560x1850
14. Truck Bed Dimension not to be less than 2240x1400x350
15. Wheelbase (mm)(inch) 2515 (99.0)
16. Braking System (F/R) Disk/Drum
****INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS****
1st CY020422-A OPTIONS:
VG-LINEX700 1 Bedliner (Required)
VG-107-1X 1 Ladder Rack
VG-111-60 2 Toolbox - 60"
VG-LIT500 1 Lift Gate -
VG-700DEV 1 Heavy Duty Springs
VG-LI163 1 Lithium Upgrade (163AH)
2ND CY020422-B OPTIONS
VG-LINEX700 2 Bedliner (Required)
VG-7592V9DX 2 Camper Shell (Side Panels to S.Gate)
VG-7592-COLR 2 Cab Over Ladder Rack
VG-7592-SDL 4 Liftable Side Door
VG-7592-TB 4 Tool Bin
MISC 2 Dual Door
VG-700DEV 2 Heavy Duty Springs
VG-LI163 2 Lithium Upgrade (163AH)
3rd CY020422-C OPTIONS
VG-LINEX700 2 Bedliner (Required)
VG-127-VPDX Maintenance Service Unit
VG-700DEV 2 Heavy Duty Springs
VG-LI163 2 Lithium Upgrade (163AH)
4. Place of Performance/Delivery: VA Prescott Healthcare System located at 500 N. State Highway 89 Prescott AZ
5. 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.
5.a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items
5.b. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items
5.c. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items
5.d. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items
5.e. FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity
5.f. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
5.g. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting—Monitoring and Compliance
5.h. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
5.i. VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items
6. 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.
6.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.
6.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
6.c. Noncontract Charges: The contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.
6.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.
6.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.
6.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.
6.g All shipping costs will be included in the cost of the contract.
