SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- Mobile Laboratory and Housing Unit
- Notice Date
- 4/27/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148
- ZIP Code
- 84148
- Solicitation Number
- VA259-12-Q-0182
- Response Due
- 5/4/2012
- Archive Date
- 10/31/2012
- Point of Contact
- Name: Jaime Steele, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 8015821565, Fax: 8015842506
- E-Mail Address
-
jaime.steele@va.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is VA259-12-Q-0182 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 321991 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-05-04 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Salt Lake City, UT 84148 The VHA NCO 19 - 259 - NCO Contracting Office requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, Contractor must meet or exceed specifications for the 2012 Keystone, Fuzion, Limited Edition Touring Package, 360 (RV, 5th Wheel). Description: The Fighting immObility in Rural Veterans with Exercise and Technology (FOR VETs) project relies upon implementing a scientifically guided and monitored in-home exercise program that will target older Veterans living in rural communities and provide empirical data as to its efficacy. This exercise training program is book ended in three month intervals by state-of-the-art empirical testing of vascular function, skeletal muscle fatigability, mobility, and joint function. To achieve these goals a mobile laboratory (5th wheel RV) and housing unit to hold the necessary equipment, perform the testing, and provide a place for the investigators to sleep is essential. The mobile laboratory will facilitate the physiological testing (e.g. Doppler Ultrasound) of rural Veterans across the various sites necessary to achieve the goals of the FOR VETs program. This mobile laboratory shall be suitable for testing and holding the necessary equipment as well as being a functional place for the investigative team to reside (up to 6 people). The 2012 Keystone, Fuzion, Limited Edition Touring Package, 360 (RV, 5th Wheel) or equal has been determined to have the salient characteristics/features required to meet the need for this program. Fuzion Touring Edition III specifications include: Length 39'6" Width 8'6" Height 13'4" Hitch Weight 2,860 lbs Dry Weight 13,625 lbs Cargo Weight 4,375 lbs Fresh Water Capacity 112 gals Grey Water Capacity 86 gals Black Water Capacity 86 gals Furnace BTU 42,000 Sleeps 9 Tire Size 235/80R16E Slides 2 Interior Color Sahara Fuzion Touring Edition III features include: Exclusive Ramp Door Patio System; 8' Horizon Box Awning over Patio; Dual 15,000 BTU ACs with Double the Duct Work; 42,000 BTUs of Heat; 9 Cubic Foot Stainless Steel Refrigerator; Solid Cherry Wood Stiles; Raised Panel Cherry Cabinet Doors; Kicker Speaker's and Fully Functional Exterior Remote; Bazooka Total Control Multi-Source Audio Switching System for the Garage; Hydraulic Front Landing Gear; Digital Component Remote; Selector Valves for Slide Rooms; Keyless Entry; Sewer Hose Management System; Under Chassis Lockable Storage System; Slam Latches for Pass Through Storage Compartment; Memory Foam Mattress; 2 Commercial Grade Fans in Garage; Portable Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum; Retractable Power Strip on Spool in Garage; Exterior LED Lights; Large Folding Grab Handle at Garage Door Entrance; Ultra Plush Carpet Padding; Intense Interior; Extreme Exterior; Gear it up Garage (10 Feet or longer); Performance Package; Onan 5500 Generator; Happi-Jac Picnic Tab; RVIA Seal; Ramp Door Patio and flip-up table; 2ND A/C w/Heat STP; Monster Package; Man. Pull Screen; Manufacturer's warranty Please quote FOB Destination Attached Document:VA Solicitation Documents-Attachment 001Trailer Schematics-Attachment 002, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 19 - 259 - NCO Contracting Office intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 19 - 259 - NCO Contracting Office is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Salt Lake City, UT 84148
- Zip Code: 84148
- Zip Code: 84148
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