{"canonical":"https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24225q0864","key":"36C24225Q0864","url":"https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24225q0864","title":"3510--RFQ Solicitation: Fiberglass Upright Linen Delivery Carts, Model TQ1448 or equal, for the St. Albans VA Medical Center.","solicitation_number":"36C24225Q0864","notice_type":"k","open":false,"response_deadline":"2025-08-04T20:00:00Z","first_posted":"2025-07-18","last_posted":"2025-07-28","department":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","subagency":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","office":"242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)","naics":"326199","psc":"3510","set_aside":"SDVOSBC","place_state":"CA","place_county":"06067","place_county_name":"Sacramento County","place_city":null,"place_city_name":null,"winner":"AVIATE ENTERPRISES, INC.","award_amount":null,"publications":[{"notice_id":"d9123397cd524584a763a1f82f97ccfd","title":"3510--Sources Sought: Fiberglass Model TQ1448 Laundry Linen Carts for the New York Harbor, Saint Albans, NY VAMC.","solicitation_number":"36C24225Q0864","notice_type":"r","base_type":"r","posted":"2025-07-18","posted_at":null,"due_at":"2025-07-25T20:00:00Z","due_date":"2025-07-25","cancelled":null,"archived":null,"archive_date":"2025-07-30","award_number":null,"awardee_name":null,"amount":null,"link_sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d9123397cd524584a763a1f82f97ccfd/view","enriched":false,"history":[]},{"notice_id":"3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff","title":"3510--RFQ Solicitation: Fiberglass Upright Linen Delivery Carts, Model TQ1448 or equal, for the St. Albans VA Medical Center.","solicitation_number":"36C24225Q0864","notice_type":"k","base_type":"r","posted":"2025-07-28","posted_at":null,"due_at":"2025-08-04T20:00:00Z","due_date":"2025-08-04","cancelled":null,"archived":null,"archive_date":"2025-08-09","award_number":null,"awardee_name":null,"amount":null,"link_sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff/view","enriched":false,"history":[]}],"latest_notice_id":"3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff","first_type":"r","notices":[{"dates":{"posted":"2025-07-18","response_deadline":{"raw":"2025-07-25T16:00:00-04:00","utc":"2025-07-25T20:00:00Z","date":"2025-07-25","time":"16:00:00","utc_offset_seconds":-14400}},"links":{"sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d9123397cd524584a763a1f82f97ccfd/view"},"naics":{"codes":["326199"],"primary":"326199"},"title":"3510--Sources Sought: Fiberglass Model TQ1448 Laundry Linen Carts for the New York Harbor, Saint Albans, NY VAMC.","agency":{"office":{"code":"36C242","name":"242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)"},"subtier":{"code":"3600","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"department":{"code":"036","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"office_address":{"zip":"12208","city":"ALBANY","state":"NY","country":"USA"},"organization_type":"OFFICE"},"status":{"active":false,"archive_date":"2025-07-30","archive_type":"auto_custom"},"contacts":[{"fax":"--","name":"Rondon, Jonatan","role":"primary","email":"jonatan.rondon@va.gov","phone":"212-686-7500 ex. 16490","title":"Contracting Officer"}],"base_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"notice_id":"d9123397cd524584a763a1f82f97ccfd","provenance":{"extract":{"url":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/falextracts/Contract%20Opportunities/Archived%20Data/FY2025_archived_opportunities.csv","etag":"\"d47226e3d2c6545974b252e103f82b34-139\"","fetched_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","row_sha256":"1184341105aa4f8bf41d0c870ee812714fce6e40f6a33b6975f016339e0b0822","last_modified":"2026-09-13T14:49:20Z"},"updated_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z"},"description":{"text":"THIS REQUEST IS FOR SOURCES SOUGHT AND IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 326199 Hampers, Laundry, Plastics, Manufacturing (size standard of 750 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide ninety-nine (99) Fiberglass Upright Linen Delivery Carts, Model TQ1448 or equal that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product for the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System: Procurement: purchase ninety-nine (99) model TQ-1448 Fiberglass upright delivery carts. Item No. Description Unit Quantity TQ-1448 Fiberglass upright Delivery Round tripper cart SKU Tq-1448 Two removable/convertible shelves Fire, Retardant One chest stly pull, handle (2each) 2 drain holes, Size 28'Wx54.5\"Lx63\"O.H, 6 casters, 2 swivel & 2 rigid 6'x2 TPR Precision ball bearing wheels parking brake, side mount 2 drain holes with plugs color blue exterior & interior+dark blue exterior and interior w// vinyl top cover with 10\" overhang all sides EA 99 Specifications: Material Fire- Retardant Fiberglass Configuration: Upright round tripper delivery style. Shelving: two removable convertible shelves. Handles: two Chest-style pull handles Drain Holes: Two, side-mounted with removable plugs. Dimensions: 28 W x54.5 L X 63 Overall height. Casters 6 total (2 swivel, 2 rigid) 6 x2 TPR wheels with Precision ball bearings. Braking: Integrated parking brake. Color Slate Blue interior and exterior with dark blue accents. Top Cover: Vinyl with 10 overhang on all sides. Products to be shipped to: New York Harbor Healthcare 179-00 Linden Blvd Laundry Bldg. 173 Saint Albans New York New York 11425 Attn: George Jordan (COR) The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this Sources Sought Notice? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job. (7) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (10) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (11) Will the items you will be providing manufactured domestically in the United States or are they foreign manufactured items? (12) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (13) Please provide your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID number. *** Submissions addressing number (10) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items\" meet all the salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Jonatan.rondon@va.gov, telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than July 25th, 2025, at 1600 EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.","origin":"extract"},"notice_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"36C24225Q0864","place_of_performance":{"zip":"11425","city":{"name":"Jamaica"},"street":"VA New York Harbor Healthcare System St. Albans 179-00 Linden Blvd"},"product_service_code":"3510"},{"dates":{"posted":"2025-07-28","response_deadline":{"raw":"2025-08-04T16:00:00-04:00","utc":"2025-08-04T20:00:00Z","date":"2025-08-04","time":"16:00:00","utc_offset_seconds":-14400}},"links":{"sam":"https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff/view"},"naics":{"codes":["326199"],"primary":"326199"},"title":"3510--RFQ Solicitation: Fiberglass Upright Linen Delivery Carts, Model TQ1448 or equal, for the St. Albans VA Medical Center.","agency":{"office":{"code":"36C242","name":"242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)"},"subtier":{"code":"3600","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"department":{"code":"036","name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF"},"office_address":{"zip":"12208","city":"ALBANY","state":"NY","country":"USA"},"organization_type":"OFFICE"},"status":{"active":false,"archive_date":"2025-08-09","archive_type":"auto_custom"},"contacts":[{"fax":"N/A","name":"Rondon, Jonatan","role":"primary","email":"jonatan.rondon@va.gov","phone":"212-686-7500 ex. 16490","title":"Contracting Officer"}],"base_type":{"code":"r","label":"Sources Sought"},"notice_id":"3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff","set_aside":{"code":"SDVOSBC","label":"Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)"},"provenance":{"extract":{"url":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/falextracts/Contract%20Opportunities/Archived%20Data/FY2025_archived_opportunities.csv","etag":"\"d47226e3d2c6545974b252e103f82b34-139\"","fetched_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","row_sha256":"80ce103e23e7b84050bf23fa7ffe85fde00151b784ccbc146f7325765e526bbf","last_modified":"2026-09-13T14:49:20Z"},"updated_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T17:45:50.850439Z"},"description":{"text":"2 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular [2025-04], effective date 06/11/2025. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 326199, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The FSC/PSC is 3510. This requirement is for the delivery and deployment of ninety-nine (99) fiberglass upright linen delivery carts, Model TQ1448 or equal to enhance the storage and transportation of clean and soiled linens. Specifications: Item Description Quantity Model TQ-1448 or equal Fiberglass Upright Delivery Linen Carts. Configuration: Upright round tripper delivery style. Shelving: two removable convertible shelves. Handles: two Chest-style pull handles. Drain Holes: Two, side-mounted with removable plugs. Dimensions: 28 W x54.5 L X 63 Overall height. Casters: 6 total (2 swivel, 2 rigid) 6 x2 TPR wheels with Precision ball bearings. Breaking: Integrated parking brake. Color: Slate Blue interior and exterior with dark blue accents. Top Cover: Vinyl with 10 overhang on all sides. 99 Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Health Care System 179-00 Linden Blvd Saint Albans New York 11425 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) 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 Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a)Â The ContractorÂ shallÂ comply with the following FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable toÂ acquisitionsÂ ofÂ commercial productsÂ andÂ commercial services: VAAR 852.219-73Â VA Notice of Total Set-Aside forÂ CertifiedÂ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) (a) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component. The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no . The Offeror shall separately list the line-item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105). The terms commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, critical component, \"domestic end product,\" \"end product,\" and \"foreign end product\" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled \"Buy American-Supplies.\" (b) Foreign End Products: Line-Item No. Country of Origin Exceeds 55% Domestic Content (Yes/No) (b) [List as necessary] (c) Domestic end products containing a critical component: Line-Item No. ___ [List as necessary] (d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Vendor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________________ (End of provision) VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box] (i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act. (2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]: (i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii).The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18). [ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied. [ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. (iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. (3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (4)If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee; (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001. (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c)The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification: I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address:______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (End of clause) The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023) (a)Â North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.Â The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for thisÂ acquisitionÂ appear elsewhere in theÂ solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits anÂ offer, other than on aÂ constructionÂ or serviceÂ acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees forÂ information technologyÂ value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if theÂ acquisition (1)Is set aside for small business and has a value above theÂ simplified acquisition threshold; (2)Uses theÂ HUBZoneÂ price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless theÂ offerorÂ waives the price evaluation preference; or (3)Is an 8(a),Â HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value. (b)Â Submission ofÂ offers. Submit signed and datedÂ offersÂ to the office specified in thisÂ solicitationÂ at or before the exact time specified in thisÂ solicitation.Â OffersÂ mayÂ be submitted on theÂ SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in theÂ solicitation. As a minimum,Â offersÂ mustÂ show (1)Â TheÂ solicitationÂ number; (2)Â The time specified in theÂ solicitationÂ for receipt ofÂ offers; (3)Â The name, address, and telephone number of theÂ offeror; (4)Â A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in theÂ solicitation. ThisÂ mayÂ include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5)Â Terms of any expressÂ warranty; (6)Â Price and any discount terms; (7)Â \"Remit to\" address, if different than mailing address; (8)Â A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR)Â 52.212-3Â (see FARÂ 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that theÂ offerorÂ shallÂ complete electronically); (9)Â Acknowledgment ofÂ SolicitationÂ Amendments; (10)Â Past performanceÂ information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11)Â If theÂ offerÂ is not submitted on theÂ SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in theÂ solicitation.Â OffersÂ that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of theÂ solicitationÂ mayÂ be excluded from consideration. (c)Â Period for acceptance ofÂ offers. TheÂ offerorÂ agrees to hold the prices in itsÂ offerÂ firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt ofÂ offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to theÂ solicitation. (d)Â Product samples. When required by theÂ solicitation, product samplesÂ shallÂ be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt ofÂ offers. Unless otherwise specified in thisÂ solicitation, these samplesÂ shallÂ be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing. (e)Â MultipleÂ offers.Â OfferorsÂ are encouraged to submit multipleÂ offersÂ presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternativeÂ line itemsÂ (provided that the alternativeÂ line itemsÂ are consistent with FARÂ subpartÂ 4.10), or alternativeÂ commercial productsÂ orÂ commercial servicesÂ for satisfying the requirements of thisÂ solicitation. EachÂ offerÂ submitted will be evaluated separately. (f)Â Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals ofÂ offers. (1)Â OfferorsÂ are responsible for submittingÂ offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in theÂ solicitationÂ by the time specified in theÂ solicitation. If no time is specified in theÂ solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date thatÂ offersÂ or revisions are due. (2) (i)Â AnyÂ offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of anÂ offerÂ received at the Government office designated in theÂ solicitationÂ after the exact time specified for receipt ofÂ offersÂ is \"late\" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ determines that accepting the lateÂ offerÂ would not unduly delay theÂ acquisition; and- (A)Â If it was transmitted through anÂ electronic commerceÂ method authorized by theÂ solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one workingÂ dayÂ prior to the date specified for receipt ofÂ offers; or (B)Â There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt ofÂ offersÂ and was under the Government s control prior to the time set for receipt ofÂ offers; or (C)Â If thisÂ solicitationÂ is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii)Â However, a late modification of an otherwise successfulÂ offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received andÂ mayÂ be accepted. (3)Â Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on theÂ offerÂ wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4)Â If anÂ emergencyÂ or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so thatÂ offersÂ cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt ofÂ offersÂ by the exact time specified in theÂ solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of theÂ solicitationÂ or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt ofÂ offersÂ will be deemed to be extended to the same time ofÂ dayÂ specified in theÂ solicitationÂ on the first workÂ dayÂ on which normal Government processes resume. (5)Â OffersÂ mayÂ be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers. OralÂ offersÂ in response to oralÂ solicitationsÂ mayÂ be withdrawn orally. If theÂ solicitationÂ authorizes facsimileÂ offers,Â offersÂ mayÂ be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers, subject to the conditions specified in theÂ solicitationÂ concerning facsimileÂ offers. AnÂ offerÂ mayÂ be withdrawn in person by anÂ offerorÂ or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for theÂ offer. (g)Â Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluateÂ offersÂ and award a contract without discussions withÂ offerors. Therefore, theÂ offeror s initialÂ offerÂ shouldÂ contain theÂ offeror s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ to be necessary. The GovernmentÂ mayÂ reject any or allÂ offersÂ if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowestÂ offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities inÂ offersÂ received. (h)Â Multiple awards. The GovernmentÂ mayÂ accept any item or group of items of anÂ offer, unless theÂ offerorÂ qualifies theÂ offerÂ by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule,Â offersÂ mayÂ not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless theÂ offerorÂ specifies otherwise in theÂ offer. (i)Â Availability of requirements documents cited in theÂ solicitation. (1) (i)Â The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101 29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website atÂ https://assist.dla.mil. (ii)Â If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued thisÂ solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in thisÂ solicitationÂ mayÂ be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. (2)Â Most unclassified Defense specifications and standardsÂ mayÂ be downloaded from the ASSIST website atÂ https://assist.dla.mil. (3)Â Defense documents not available from the ASSIST websiteÂ mayÂ be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by (i)Â Using the ASSIST feedback module (Â https://assist.dla.mil/ feedback); or (ii)Â Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571 767 6688 or email atÂ assisthelp@dla.mil. (4)Â Nongovernment (voluntary) standardsÂ mustÂ be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j)Â Unique entity identifier.(Applies to allÂ offersÂ that exceed theÂ micro-purchase threshold andÂ offersÂ at or below theÂ micro-purchase thresholdÂ if theÂ solicitationÂ requires the Contractor to beÂ registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of itsÂ offer, the annotation \"Unique Entity Identifier\" followed by theÂ unique entity identifierÂ that identifies theÂ Offeror's name and address. TheÂ OfferorÂ alsoÂ shallÂ enter itsÂ Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to theÂ unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of theÂ OfferorÂ to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FARÂ subpartÂ 32.11) for the same entity. If theÂ OfferorÂ does not have aÂ unique entity identifier, itÂ shouldÂ contact the entity designated atÂ www.sam.govÂ forÂ unique entity identifierÂ establishment directly to obtain one. TheÂ OfferorÂ shouldÂ indicate that it is anÂ offerorÂ for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated atÂ www.sam.govÂ for establishing theÂ unique entity identifier. (k)Â [Reserved] (l)Â Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requestingÂ offerors, the GovernmentÂ shallÂ disclose the following information, if applicable: (1)Â The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefedÂ offeror sÂ offer. (2)Â The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefedÂ offerorÂ andÂ past performanceÂ information on the debriefedÂ offeror. (3)Â The overall ranking of allÂ offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4)Â A summary of the rationale for award; (5)Â ForÂ acquisitionsÂ ofÂ commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successfulÂ offeror. (6)Â Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefedÂ offerorÂ as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in theÂ solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of provision) All quoters shall submit the following: One (1) quote in PDF format One (1) Buy America Certificate fully completed and signed. One (1) VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting fully completed and signed. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer at Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Award shall be made to the contractor whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Comparative Evaluations may be considered for this procurement. The government shall evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.\" OR \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:\" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 4th, 2025 at 1600 EST. Email: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Jonatan Rondon Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Network Contracting Office 2 VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010","origin":"extract"},"notice_type":{"code":"k","label":"Combined Synopsis/Solicitation"},"schema_version":1,"solicitation_number":"36C24225Q0864","place_of_performance":{"zip":"11425","city":{"name":"Saint Albans"},"street":"Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System Laundry Bldg. 173 179-00 Linden Blvd."},"product_service_code":"3510"}],"due_at":"2025-08-04T20:00:00Z","due_date":"2025-08-04","closes_at":"2025-08-04T20:00:00Z","awardable":false,"dept_key":"d-036","dept_name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","sub_key":"s-3600","sub_name":"VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF","office_key":"o-36C242","office_name":"242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)","state":"CA","county":"06067","county_name":"Sacramento County","city":null,"city_name":null,"country":null,"winner_key":"XZ2XCSGEQME5","amount":null,"linked_awards":2,"cancelled":false,"archived":false,"updated_at":"2026-09-16T21:18:12.857524Z","principal_notice_id":"3b5d3cf9c7854d8fbf81a90a240e36ff","description":{"text":"2 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular [2025-04], effective date 06/11/2025. This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 326199, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The FSC/PSC is 3510. This requirement is for the delivery and deployment of ninety-nine (99) fiberglass upright linen delivery carts, Model TQ1448 or equal to enhance the storage and transportation of clean and soiled linens. Specifications: Item Description Quantity Model TQ-1448 or equal Fiberglass Upright Delivery Linen Carts. Configuration: Upright round tripper delivery style. Shelving: two removable convertible shelves. Handles: two Chest-style pull handles. Drain Holes: Two, side-mounted with removable plugs. Dimensions: 28 W x54.5 L X 63 Overall height. Casters: 6 total (2 swivel, 2 rigid) 6 x2 TPR wheels with Precision ball bearings. Breaking: Integrated parking brake. Color: Slate Blue interior and exterior with dark blue accents. Top Cover: Vinyl with 10 overhang on all sides. 99 Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Health Care System 179-00 Linden Blvd Saint Albans New York 11425 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) 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 Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a)Â The ContractorÂ shallÂ comply with the following FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable toÂ acquisitionsÂ ofÂ commercial productsÂ andÂ commercial services: VAAR 852.219-73Â VA Notice of Total Set-Aside forÂ CertifiedÂ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) (a) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component. The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no . The Offeror shall separately list the line-item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105). The terms commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, critical component, \"domestic end product,\" \"end product,\" and \"foreign end product\" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled \"Buy American-Supplies.\" (b) Foreign End Products: Line-Item No. Country of Origin Exceeds 55% Domestic Content (Yes/No) (b) [List as necessary] (c) Domestic end products containing a critical component: Line-Item No. ___ [List as necessary] (d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Vendor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________________ (End of provision) VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box] (i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act. (2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]: (i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii).The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required in order to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18). [ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied. [ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. (iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. (3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (4)If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee; (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001. (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c)The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification: I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address:______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (End of clause) The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023) (a)Â North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.Â The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for thisÂ acquisitionÂ appear elsewhere in theÂ solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits anÂ offer, other than on aÂ constructionÂ or serviceÂ acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees forÂ information technologyÂ value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if theÂ acquisition (1)Is set aside for small business and has a value above theÂ simplified acquisition threshold; (2)Uses theÂ HUBZoneÂ price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless theÂ offerorÂ waives the price evaluation preference; or (3)Is an 8(a),Â HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value. (b)Â Submission ofÂ offers. Submit signed and datedÂ offersÂ to the office specified in thisÂ solicitationÂ at or before the exact time specified in thisÂ solicitation.Â OffersÂ mayÂ be submitted on theÂ SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in theÂ solicitation. As a minimum,Â offersÂ mustÂ show (1)Â TheÂ solicitationÂ number; (2)Â The time specified in theÂ solicitationÂ for receipt ofÂ offers; (3)Â The name, address, and telephone number of theÂ offeror; (4)Â A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in theÂ solicitation. ThisÂ mayÂ include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5)Â Terms of any expressÂ warranty; (6)Â Price and any discount terms; (7)Â \"Remit to\" address, if different than mailing address; (8)Â A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR)Â 52.212-3Â (see FARÂ 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that theÂ offerorÂ shallÂ complete electronically); (9)Â Acknowledgment ofÂ SolicitationÂ Amendments; (10)Â Past performanceÂ information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11)Â If theÂ offerÂ is not submitted on theÂ SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in theÂ solicitation.Â OffersÂ that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of theÂ solicitationÂ mayÂ be excluded from consideration. (c)Â Period for acceptance ofÂ offers. TheÂ offerorÂ agrees to hold the prices in itsÂ offerÂ firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt ofÂ offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to theÂ solicitation. (d)Â Product samples. When required by theÂ solicitation, product samplesÂ shallÂ be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt ofÂ offers. Unless otherwise specified in thisÂ solicitation, these samplesÂ shallÂ be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing. (e)Â MultipleÂ offers.Â OfferorsÂ are encouraged to submit multipleÂ offersÂ presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternativeÂ line itemsÂ (provided that the alternativeÂ line itemsÂ are consistent with FARÂ subpartÂ 4.10), or alternativeÂ commercial productsÂ orÂ commercial servicesÂ for satisfying the requirements of thisÂ solicitation. EachÂ offerÂ submitted will be evaluated separately. (f)Â Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals ofÂ offers. (1)Â OfferorsÂ are responsible for submittingÂ offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in theÂ solicitationÂ by the time specified in theÂ solicitation. If no time is specified in theÂ solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date thatÂ offersÂ or revisions are due. (2) (i)Â AnyÂ offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of anÂ offerÂ received at the Government office designated in theÂ solicitationÂ after the exact time specified for receipt ofÂ offersÂ is \"late\" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ determines that accepting the lateÂ offerÂ would not unduly delay theÂ acquisition; and- (A)Â If it was transmitted through anÂ electronic commerceÂ method authorized by theÂ solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one workingÂ dayÂ prior to the date specified for receipt ofÂ offers; or (B)Â There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt ofÂ offersÂ and was under the Government s control prior to the time set for receipt ofÂ offers; or (C)Â If thisÂ solicitationÂ is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii)Â However, a late modification of an otherwise successfulÂ offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received andÂ mayÂ be accepted. (3)Â Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on theÂ offerÂ wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4)Â If anÂ emergencyÂ or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so thatÂ offersÂ cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt ofÂ offersÂ by the exact time specified in theÂ solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of theÂ solicitationÂ or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt ofÂ offersÂ will be deemed to be extended to the same time ofÂ dayÂ specified in theÂ solicitationÂ on the first workÂ dayÂ on which normal Government processes resume. (5)Â OffersÂ mayÂ be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers. OralÂ offersÂ in response to oralÂ solicitationsÂ mayÂ be withdrawn orally. If theÂ solicitationÂ authorizes facsimileÂ offers,Â offersÂ mayÂ be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers, subject to the conditions specified in theÂ solicitationÂ concerning facsimileÂ offers. AnÂ offerÂ mayÂ be withdrawn in person by anÂ offerorÂ or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt ofÂ offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for theÂ offer. (g)Â Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluateÂ offersÂ and award a contract without discussions withÂ offerors. Therefore, theÂ offeror s initialÂ offerÂ shouldÂ contain theÂ offeror s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ to be necessary. The GovernmentÂ mayÂ reject any or allÂ offersÂ if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowestÂ offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities inÂ offersÂ received. (h)Â Multiple awards. The GovernmentÂ mayÂ accept any item or group of items of anÂ offer, unless theÂ offerorÂ qualifies theÂ offerÂ by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule,Â offersÂ mayÂ not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless theÂ offerorÂ specifies otherwise in theÂ offer. (i)Â Availability of requirements documents cited in theÂ solicitation. (1) (i)Â The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101 29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website atÂ https://assist.dla.mil. (ii)Â If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued thisÂ solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in thisÂ solicitationÂ mayÂ be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. (2)Â Most unclassified Defense specifications and standardsÂ mayÂ be downloaded from the ASSIST website atÂ https://assist.dla.mil. (3)Â Defense documents not available from the ASSIST websiteÂ mayÂ be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by (i)Â Using the ASSIST feedback module (Â https://assist.dla.mil/ feedback); or (ii)Â Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571 767 6688 or email atÂ assisthelp@dla.mil. (4)Â Nongovernment (voluntary) standardsÂ mustÂ be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j)Â Unique entity identifier.(Applies to allÂ offersÂ that exceed theÂ micro-purchase threshold andÂ offersÂ at or below theÂ micro-purchase thresholdÂ if theÂ solicitationÂ requires the Contractor to beÂ registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of itsÂ offer, the annotation \"Unique Entity Identifier\" followed by theÂ unique entity identifierÂ that identifies theÂ Offeror's name and address. TheÂ OfferorÂ alsoÂ shallÂ enter itsÂ Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to theÂ unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of theÂ OfferorÂ to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FARÂ subpartÂ 32.11) for the same entity. If theÂ OfferorÂ does not have aÂ unique entity identifier, itÂ shouldÂ contact the entity designated atÂ www.sam.govÂ forÂ unique entity identifierÂ establishment directly to obtain one. TheÂ OfferorÂ shouldÂ indicate that it is anÂ offerorÂ for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated atÂ www.sam.govÂ for establishing theÂ unique entity identifier. (k)Â [Reserved] (l)Â Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requestingÂ offerors, the GovernmentÂ shallÂ disclose the following information, if applicable: (1)Â The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefedÂ offeror sÂ offer. (2)Â The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefedÂ offerorÂ andÂ past performanceÂ information on the debriefedÂ offeror. (3)Â The overall ranking of allÂ offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4)Â A summary of the rationale for award; (5)Â ForÂ acquisitionsÂ ofÂ commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successfulÂ offeror. (6)Â Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefedÂ offerorÂ as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in theÂ solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of provision) All quoters shall submit the following: One (1) quote in PDF format One (1) Buy America Certificate fully completed and signed. One (1) VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting fully completed and signed. All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer at Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Award shall be made to the contractor whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Comparative Evaluations may be considered for this procurement. The government shall evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.\" OR \"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:\" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 4th, 2025 at 1600 EST. Email: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. 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