FILE | 36 | Cable Service - Attachment

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 04, 2011 FBO #3662
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36 -- Cable Service - Attachment

Notice Date: 12/2/2011
Notice Type: Attachment
NAICS: 515120 — Television Broadcasting
Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs;VAMC Manchester;718 Smyth Road;Manchester NH 03104
ZIP Code: 03104
Solicitation Number: VA24112C0011
Archive Date: 12/2/2011
Point of Contact: Debra Krinsky
E-Mail Address: Purchasing Agent
(craig.harris@va.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Solicitation Number: VA-241-12-C-0011 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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 being issued is VA-241-12-C-0011. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, May 31, 2011. 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) VISN 1 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, to the vendor Comcast National. In accordance with FAR 6.305, the Justification will be posted to FBO within 30 days following the award. However, all other responsible sources that feel they can provide this item may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 515120, and the size standard is 14 million employees. (v) This requirement consists of the following leased items, according to the terms below: TERM: 12 Months, with payments monthly in arrears. ADVANCE PAYMENT: None. TERMINATION: Master Lease Agreement must provide for termination at no cost in cases where the termination is caused by any one of the following: (i) appropriated funds are not available to Ordering Agency to exercise remaining option years, (ii) the Ordering Agency no longer has a need for the equipment or (iii) the Ordering Agency wishes to purchase the equipment or migrate into a new Lease program. END OF TERM PURCHASE OPTION: At the end of the above stated term, the VA may choose to purchase the equipment for its then Fair Market Value, extend the Term, return the Equipment, or upgrade to newer technology. (vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: A.Period of Performance: The period of performance is, 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012. B.Background/General: Cable Service for VAMC Cable Service provided to Residents of Community Living Center and to specific waiting area of the Medical Center for Outpatient Veterans as a courtesy provided by the Medical Center for the period of 10-01-2011 through 9-30-2012 C.General Requirements/Specifications: Based on the needs and guidance discussed above, the Manchester VAMC is seeking to procure Cable Service for fiscal year 12 (10/01/2011 through 09/30/2012). Maintenance/Service Requirements: Further, in order to meet the needs of the government, service is also scheduled to be included in the procurement. D.Additional Requirements: Response time for repairs are to be within 24 hours of the call. E.Changes to the Statement of Work: Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. Costs incurred by the Contractor, through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer, shall be borne by the Contractor. F.Government Responsibilities: The Government will supply the contractor with names of staff that are authorized to make changes to the account. G.Contractor Responsibilities: Contractor will provide a response time to Cable service issues within 24 hours. H.Invoicing Acceptance: The Contractor shall forward invoices related to this effort by regular mail to the Austin Financial Services Center with a copy sent by electronic mail to the Local Associate COTR on the Task Order. All invoices submitted shall contain the following information: Purchase Order/Task Order Number: Contractor Name: Invoicing Period: The above information shall be listed on the invoices and submitted every 30 days in arrears. I.Termination: The contractor shall allow for termination at no cost to the Government in cases where the termination is caused by any one of the following: (i) appropriated funds are not available to Ordering Agency to exercise remaining option years, (ii) the Ordering Agency no longer has a need for the equipment or (iii) the Ordering Agency wishes to purchase the equipment or migrate into a new Lease program with the contractor. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.270-1 Representative of CO, VAAR 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is deemed the lowest price technically acceptable. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE SUBMITTED QUOTE, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of Service Contract Act Provision; FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection, VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (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 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-3(ii), 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. (xiii) RESPONSES ARE DUE Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 1:00 AM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Craig Harris, Purchase Agent, e-mail Craig.Harris@va.gov. (xiv) Please address questions to Bill Nalls, Contracting Specialist, e-mail Craig.Harris@va.gov. Phone (603) 314-1664.
Web Link: FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MaVAMC608/MaVAMC608/VA24112C0011/listing.html)
Document(s): Attachment; File Name: VA241-12-C-0011 VA241-12-C-0011_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=278326&FileName=VA241-12-C-0011-000.docx); Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=278326&FileName=VA241-12-C-0011-000.docx; Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
Place of Performance: Address: VAMC Manchester;718 Smyth Rd;Manchester, NH; Zip Code: 03104
Record: SN02632923-W 20111204/111202234619-727a0bf1012e5a2b914e9c25a4682d2c (fbodaily.com)
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