The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for water softener re-bedding services at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, outlined in solicitation number 36C24425Q0287. This is a combined synopsis and Request for Quote (RFQ) designed for Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 238220, with a business size standard of $19 million. The submission deadline for quotes is January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
All interested vendors must submit their proposals via email, adhering strictly to the submission guidelines to avoid disqualification. The proposal must include three sections: an administrative/regulatory section, a technical evaluation section (limited to 10 pages), and a price section without a page limit. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. A registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility. Questions must be submitted in writing by January 24, 2025. The solicitation process highlights the VA's commitment to engaging small businesses in fulfilling its service needs efficiently and transparently.
The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Water Softener Rebedding at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. It is a Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, adhering to federal regulations, specifically FAR and VAAR guidelines. The project involves crucial servicing to restore the water softening system, which is currently underperforming, including labor, equipment, and materials to replace spent resin and gravel. Quotes must be submitted by email and include a detailed proposal separated into specified sections— administrative, technical, and pricing—while adhering to submission protocols. The document provides detailed evaluation criteria emphasizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where compliance and technical capability significantly impact the awarding process. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage determinations and describe workforce roles and subcontractor involvement in the proposal. The entire initiative aims to ensure high standards of service delivery while complying with regulations, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and the strategic involvement of veteran-owned businesses in government contracts.