A. This notice is a solicitation of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
B. The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) requires the rental and service of 54 generator powered mobile light towers for a 3-week period in June 2025. Specific requirement details and delivery are identified in the PWS.
C. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from the RFQ. Multiple awards will not be made. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for these services is 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is W062 (Lease or Rental of Equipment-Lighting Fixtures and Lamps). This requirement will be a 100% Set aside for small business ($40 million). Only qualified offerors may submit quotes.
D. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.
E. To be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that the representations and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current.
F. On behalf of the Government, the Contracting Officer intends to evaluate each quote and make an award without discussions. The Contracting Officer unilaterally reserves the right to determine if it is necessary to conduct discussions.
G. Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond March 14, 2025. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond March 14, 2025, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
