RFQ 36C24924Q0167 AWARD- MOWERS AND TRACTORS BRAND NAME JOHN DEERE OR EQUAL

Description 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotations (RFQ). The quote document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08 /01/22/2024.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112, with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. Pursuant to FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Network Contracting Office 9 is seeking a vendor that will provide the necessary requirement to the Alvin C. York VAMC, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. All questions regarding this RFQ must be in writing and may be sent by e mail to ramona.bonness@va.gov Questions must be received no later than February 14th at 9:00 AM CST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time.

You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All interested companies shall provide a brand name or equal (see Attachment 1 salient characteristics) quotation for the following:

CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF ISSUE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE 0001 JOHN DEERE 5075E Cab Utility Tractor 1 EA 0002 JOHN DEERE 520M Loader 1 EA 0003 Frontier FM4117 Flex Wing Grooming Mower 1 EA 0004 JOHN DEERE 1600 Turbo TerrainCut Commercial Wide-Area Mower with 4-Post ROPS Canopy 2 EA ANTICIPATED DELIVERY DATE: OR

DAYS ARO Total Cost 1.  All Offers and responses must be submitted electronically 2.  Brand Name or Equal 3. Requesting Service will review submitted quotes as technical experts to determine if technically acceptable. 4. Quotes will not be accepted after 02/20/2024. 5. Also your quote must list your SAM UEID number, DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

DELIVERY WILL BE MADE TO:

Alvin C. York VA Medical Center 3400 Lebanon Pike (Building 12) Murfreesboro, TN 37129 DELIVERY POC: Sean Stevens Sean.stevens@va.gov ALL DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE FOB DESTINATION. To be responsive and thereby considered, all suggested items must conform to the OEM s requirements for the equipment already in use, must be authorized for use by the OEM, and must not otherwise negate the Government s rights to warranty, service or maintenance by the OEM or other duly authorized entities.

The burden of proof of such is the responsibility of the respondent. QUOTE FORMAT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA Offerors shall complete the above pricing schedule. Not completing the pricing will result in nonresponsive quote. Price will be evaluated based on the lowest summary price. Offerors shall provide only one quote. Quote should be emailed to ramona.bonness@va.gov NLT 02/20/2024 at 11:00 am CST. Non-compliance with this requirement will result in disqualification of both quotes.

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation provides the Lowest Price, Technically acceptable, and provides the best lead-times. Technical Evaluation factors are either Brand name & Models requested or EQUAL as specified in Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics. If providing equal items all specifications must be met. Quote submission must include OEM Authorization for the products quoted.

All vendors must be registered and complete all entries in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award. Potential vendors may register at the following web site: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Vendors shall provide a minimum quote acceptance period of 90 days after RFQ closing for offers The offeror s initial quote should contain the offeror s best terms from a price standpoint.

Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information and, in the format, specified in the quote instructions. Offerors may be contacted to resolve minor or clerical errors and the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award without further conversations. Place of Performance Alvin C. York VAMC Building 12 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129 The Basic Period of Performance: The period of performance is 45 Days ARO.

Delivery is needed by April 30, 2024. The government intends to award a contract from this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.acquisition.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.