Air Compressor & Drier Preventive Maintenance
ID: 36C26225Q0598Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventive maintenance services for air compressors and associated dryers at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The objective is to ensure that the control air compressors and dryers at buildings 295 and 501 receive all manufacturer-recommended maintenance to support the facility's operational needs. This procurement is particularly important for maintaining the functionality of essential equipment that supports the healthcare system's boilers, chillers, and auxiliary systems. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), must submit their quotes by April 7, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Ositadima Ndubizu at ositadima.ndubizu@va.gov or by phone at 562-766-2252.

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    This document outlines the solicitation guidelines and contract clauses for offers involving commercial items within the federal government framework. It establishes essential instructions for offerors regarding submission processes, including deadlines, acceptance periods, and handling of late submissions. The evaluation criteria emphasize the importance of pricing while permitting multiple offers and allowing for withdrawal under specific conditions. Additionally, it sets forth contract terms that detail standards for inspection, payment, insurance requirements, and compliance with various legal statutes aimed at ensuring fair business practices, particularly for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The document stresses the necessity for contractors to meet specific insurance coverage levels and mandates adherence to federal laws governing subcontracting and other operational modalities. It serves to clarify expectations for both parties in the procurement process while ensuring compliance with overarching legal and regulatory frameworks. Overall, the solicitation provisions represent an integral part of ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal procurement regulations within the context of RFPs and grants.
    The document outlines the vendor offer for a contract related to preventive maintenance of air compressors and dryers for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key administrative details include contract management contacts, remittance address for payments, invoice submission guidelines, and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments. The contractor must provide experience, capabilities, and past performance related to the air compressor maintenance, particularly with specified brands like Powerex, Parker, and Atlas Copco. Quotes submitted must comply with formatting requirements and be timely delivered to the appropriate email address. Further, the offer includes necessary representations and certifications, such as declarations regarding business status (e.g., small business, veteran-owned), compliance with tax obligations, and adherence to labor standards. The evaluation process will favor proposals providing additional government benefits over the lowest price. This document serves to standardize vendor engagement, ensuring compliance and accountability in federal contracting as part of an RFP process, leveraging federal grant regulations, to effectively meet the Department of Veterans Affairs maintenance needs.
    This government file details an amendment to a combined solicitation for Air Compressor & Drier Preventive Maintenance issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The response deadline for offers has been extended to April 7, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific Time, and a job walk for interested vendors is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at the VA Greater Los Angeles Medical Center. Vendors are instructed to meet with a designated point of contact at the specified location. The solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and complies with the federal procurement codes, including the Product Service Code J043 and NAICS Code 333912. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0598, and the contracting office is located in Long Beach, California. While this amendment introduces specific changes to the timelines and arrangements for vendor participation, all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Ensuring compliance with proper procedures for acknowledging the amendment is crucial for bidders.
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