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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
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This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24523Q1127 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07, fiscal year 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)
(iv) This requirement will be set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513130, Book Publishers and the size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) The Perry Point VAMC is seeking to purchase Whole Health Educational Booklets and VA Planners. This requirement consists of seven (7) line item:
ITEM INFORMATION:
Line Item
Product Description
Units of Measure
Quantity
1
Managing Your Stress Booklet
Each
500
2
Healthy Sleep - Sleep Well Live Well Booklet
Each
500
3
Spiritual Wellness - Life Well Lived
Each
500
4
Take Control: Life with Chronic Pain Booklet
Each
500
5
VA Better Living Through Patient Self-Management Booklet
Each
500
6
The Whole Health Journey - Explore Proactive Health and Well-Being Desk Guide (Booklet)
Each
500
7
VA-A Healthy You 2024 Planner
Each
2,000

ESTIMATED DELIVERY: 30 Days ARO
STATEMENT OF WORK:

Quick Series Will provide Booklets by date negotiated on within VA Contracting Service
Quick Series Will provide Planner/Calendars by date negotiated on within VA Contracting Service
Recommended Date for all products is September 15, 2023
If Planners/Calendars cannot be delivered by September 15, 2023 (due to back order), they must be delivered by November 1, 2023.
If any Booklets cannot be delivered by September 15, 2023, they must be delivered by December 30, 2023.
Items requested:
Managing Your Stress Booklet 500 copies 01-0090-000-01
Healthy Sleep - Sleep Well Live Well Booklet 500 copies 01-0096-000-01
Spiritual Wellness - Life Well Lived 500 copies 01-227-00-01
Take Control: Life with Chronic Pain Booklet 500 copies 01-0354-000-02
VA Better Living Through Patient Self-Management Booklet 500 copies 01-0590-030-01
The Whole Health Journey - Explore Proactive Health
and Well-Being Desk Guide (Booklet) 500copies 09-1025-030-01
VA-A Healthy|You 2024 Planner 2000copies 13-0007-030-10
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR: ___________________________________
___________________________________
____________________________________
_____________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C245, Ronnie Swailes
50 Irving ST NW
Washington DC, 20422

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[X]
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management, or
[]
52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other [X] Invoice shall be submitted upon delivery and receipt of items.
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
FSC e-Invoice Payment
Invoice must be submitted electronically
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(vii) All material shall be used by Perry Point VAMC.
(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision.
(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price and meeting or exceeding Statement of Work requirements.
(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the 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.
(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: applies to this acquisition.
(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; the following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (b) of FAR 52,204-10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.252-1, 52.204-7, 52.204-16, 52.211-6, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-13, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34, 852.212-71, 852.242-71, 852.247-71.
(xiii) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term, 52.52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary.
(xiv) Proposals/Quotes shall be submitted in writing to Ronnie Swailes at Ronnie.swailes@va.gov No later than 1500 on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged.

All proposals/quotes shall include the following information:

Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov)
Unique Entity Identification Number
Contract Number (if applicable)
Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment)
Point of Contact Name
Telephone number
E-mail Address

(xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Ronnie Swailes, Ronnie.swailes@va.gov . Inquires must be in writing via email.

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