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Effective Date: 02/01/2022
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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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08 (effective 10/28/2022).

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 323113, Commercial Screen Printing; with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The FSC/PSC is 9905, Signs, Advertising Displays and identification Plates.

Requirement
The Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center (VAMC), Director s Office located at 5000 W National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53295-1000, is seeking to purchase seven Custom banners, Logos and Letters for the Matousek Auditorium.

MATOUSEK SIGNS AND BANNERS
Background
The Matousek auditorium requires horizontal banners and signs installed in a variety of locations within the Auditorium.

Scope
The vendor will be expected to create the specific custom designs as noted in the specific task, install the finished product(s) in the appropriate locations.

Specific Task
CLIN 001
Dimensional Horizontal Banners (QTY 2)
Custom Dimensional Banners
- 1/4 thick acrylic - flush mounted - installed Lettering Size: N/A Color: VA Primary Blue P 541 C Background color: N/A Displayed Message: N/A Location: Matousek Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: N/A

CLIN 002
Dimensional Logo - Halo Lit (QTY 2)
Custom Halo Lit Dimensional Logo
- 2 deep fabricated aluminum - brushed aluminum face and returns - printed cut to shape graphics applied to face - installed / electrical connection provided by others Lettering Size: 1.5 in 2 in Color: Brushed Metal (silver) Background color: N/A Displayed Message: Department of Veterans Affairs United States of America, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Location: Matousek Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: Electrical Connection, LED halo illuminated

CLIN 003
Dimensional Letters - Metal
Custom Dimensional Letters
- 1/4 thick flat cut aluminum - brushed faces - with spacers to match logo mounting depth - installed Lettering Size: 2.3 in Color: Brushed Metal (silver) Background color: VA Primary Blue P 541 C Displayed Message: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (horizontal bar) Veterans Health Administration Zablocki VA Health Care System Care System Location: Matousek Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: N/A

CLIN 004
Podium Logo
Dimensional Letters Logo
-1/8 flat cut aluminum -horizontal brush -1/8 flat cut circular logo -printed vinyl cut to shape applied to surface - tape mount - installed Lettering Size: 1.65 in Color:Brushed Metal (silver) Background color: N/A Displayed Message: Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Zablocki Proud Location: Matousek CLIN Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: N/A
CLIN 005
Auditorium Doorway
Brushed silver dibond panel w/acrylic dimensional letters
- 3mm brushed silver dibond backer - 1/8 thick flat cut acrylic letters painted VA PMS blue - cut to shape printed VA logo and Zablocki logo - installed Lettering Size: 6.2 in Color: Brushed Metal (silver) Background color: N/A Displayed Message: Matousek Auditorium Location: Matousek Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: N/A
CLIN 006
Backdrop
Photo Backdrop
10 ft. Aluminum Curved Frame (1) EZ Tube Travel Bag (1) Single-Sided Dye Sublimated Graphic Display Size: 120 W x 89 H x 22 D Lettering Size: N/A Color: VA Primary Blue P 541 C & White Background color: N/A Displayed Message: N/A Location: Matousek Auditorium Rm 1700 Utilities: N/A

Place of Performance
Clement J. Zablocki
Matousek Auditorium Room # 1700
5000 W. National Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53295
Matousek Auditorium Room # 1700

Period of Performance
All work is expected to begin within in 30 days of contract award. The vendor is expected to schedule a kickoff meeting within 7 days after award.

All interested contractors shall provide quotations for the following:

Line Item
Description
Part Number
Qty
Total Price
1
Dimensional Horizontal Banners - Halo Lit

2

2
Dimensional Logo - Halo Lit

1

3
Dimensional Letters - Metal

1

4
Podium Logo

1

5
Auditorium Doorway

1

6
Backdrop

1

7
Set up charge

1

Total Cost
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 (NOV 2021)
Refer to Attachment 1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1
FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)
FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)
End of Addendum to 52.212-1
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.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
Addendum to FAR 52.212-4
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights (DEC 2007)
FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION AUG 2020)
VAAR 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018)
VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising
VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals
VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods
VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers
VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION)
VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)
VAAR 852.247-71, Delivery Location (OCT 2018)
VAAR 852.247-72, Marking Deliverables (OCT 2018)
End of Addendum to 52.212-4
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022) (JUL 2021) (DEVIATION)
Refer to attached FAR 52.212-5 for subparagraphs the contractor shall comply with the following clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

All quoters shall submit the following:

Quotation in accordance with addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Attachment 1: Tailored FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Authorization letter or other documents from the OEM verifying offeror is an authorized dealer, distributor or reseller
Completed Buy American Certificate found at FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate
Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Erica Grimslid at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Award will be based upon lowest priced technically acceptable quote in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. 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 5:00pm on July 21, 2023. Responses should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Erica Grimslid at Erica.Grimslid@va.gov. Hand delivered responses will not be accepted. 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
Erica Grimslid
Contracting Officer
Network Contracting Office 12
Erica.Grimslid@va.gov

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