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Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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, #36C24223Q0633. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 -06/02/2023

This solicitation
Unrestricted Solicitation -Brand Name only
Please Note: All vendors must be certified distributors of John Deere, be registered in SAM.GOV and if you are a small business, you must be certified in SBA s VetCert: Â Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333112, with a small business size standard of 1500 employees
The FSC/PSC is 3750
EQUIPMENT STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Brand Name ONLY John Deere- Z970R ZTrak Zero-Turn with John Deere MCS Hopper. &
John Deere 1570 TerrainCut Front Mower with John Deere 72 in. 7-Iron Pro
Introduction/Background
The Bath VAMC grounds department is in need of 1 (One) new brand name John Deere Z970R ZTrak Zero-Turn Commercial Lawn Mower with John Deere MCS DFS Hopper, 9.6 Bushel Dump From Seat, and the need of 1 (One) new brand name John Deere 1570 TerrainCut Commercial Front Mower (Less Mower Deck) with John Deere 72 In. 7-Iron PRO Commercial Side Discharge Mower Deck, capable of performing lawn care maintenance on the campuses 70 acres of lawn.
Specifications:
1A. 1 each- John Deere Z970R ZTrak
24x12x12 Pneumatic Turf Tire for 54 In. and 60 In. Deck. Part #: 1036
60 In. Side Discharge Mower Deck. Part #: 1504
Fully Adjustable Suspension Seat with Armrests (24 High Back). Part #: 2093

1B. 1 each- MCS DFS Hopper, 9.6 Bushel Dump From Seat. Part #: 0793TC
Blower, Weight Bracket, and Mounting Frame Kit. Part #: 2900
Boot Kit 60 In. & 72 In. Side Discharge. Part #: 3543
Quik-Tatch Weight, 42 lb. Part #: UC13263

2A. 1 each- John Deere 1570 TerrainCut Commercial Front Mower (Less Mower Deck)
23x10.50-12 4PR Turf Drive Tires. Part #: 1019
Four Wheel Drive (Full Time or On Demand). Part #: 1191
Air Ride Suspension Seat with Armrests
2B. 1 each- John Deere 72 In. 7-Iron PRO Commercial Side Discharge Mower Deck.
Supplies
Part#
Description
Quantity
1570
JOHN DEERE 1570 TerrainCut Commercial Front Mower (Less Mower Deck)
1
JOHN DEERE 72 In. 7-Iron PRO Commercial Side Discharge Mower Deck
1
Z970R
JOHN DEERE Z970R ZTrak
1
JOHN DEERE MCS DFS HOPPER, 9.6 Bushel Dump From Seat
1
Place of Performance: VAMC BATH
76 Veterans Ave
Bath, NY 14810-0810

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Services (DEC 2022)
Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 The Following clauses are a addenda to 52.212-4
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

VAAR Clauses

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018)
852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAY 2020)
852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders
*52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:
52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83)

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
The following provisions are incorporated as part of the addendum to FAR 52.212-1 instructions to offers commercial items. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
(ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERICAL ITEMS)

Per FAR 13.106-1(2) The Government will award a contract based on the offeror s ability to deliver the items in all CLIN s listed in List of Line items and product description section . Award will be made to the proposal that offers Best Value to the Government with regards to criteria noted in all sections.
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 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:
The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable.
Following the receipt of quotes, the Government will perform evaluation of quotes comparatively, using the following factors: price (including installation, training, and warranty), quality, past performance, technical capability and a speedy delivery.
The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the product/service that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement.

Contractors may submit more than one quote; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and prices in response to this request for quote.
Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a product/service that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited product/service to address any remaining issues.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.
Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

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 Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

All quoters shall submit their quote to the following: Duane.philgence@va.gov.

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 07/07/2023. Late submissions shall not be evaluated.

Please e-mail your responses to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Email: Duane.philgence@va.gov

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