What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide mobile laboratory casework for the renovation of the Pathology Laboratory at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, ME. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS code 337215, as it involves the procurement and installation of specialized laboratory furniture that meets VHA specifications. Interested vendors should note that this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that they will need to track the opportunity closely and prepare to submit bids promptly, as delivery is requested as soon as possible.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
VA MEDICAL CENTER TOGUS
TME PATHOLOGY RENOVATION – PHASE 1
MOBILE CASEWORK PROCUREMENT PACKAGE
VA Maine Healthcare System
One VA Center
Building 200
Augusta Maine, 04330
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Statement of Work
General Scope Statement
Procurement Delivery REQUIREMENT: ASAP
1.0 General Scope:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has a requirement for laboratory casework for the
renovation of the Pathology and Laboratory located at the VAMC Togus campus in Augusta
ME. The casework must meet or exceed the VHA specifications for Lab Safety, promote
environmental stewardship, and integrate with the laboratory design.
This requirement includes laboratory mobile casework and professional installation. The
contractor shall provide all labor, materials, product, equipment, transportation, and
supervision necessary to fulfill the requirement outlined herein.
2.0 Performance Requirement/Specifications:
The contractor shall provide and be responsible for the technical assistance, development and
creation of final specifications and installation documents.
Casework delivery and installation must be included. Delivery is requested ASAP; any delay in
construction may affect delivery schedules. No on-site storage will be provided.
All items must be unboxed, and all packaging material must be removed from site upon
completion of installation by the vendor.
Duty hours will be 7AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday. The Government recognized US holidays are:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the
holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.
The contractor shall:
a. Coordinate and provide project management of all products and services. Manage,
communicate with COR Space Planner Sharon Steele, verify design, order, ship, deliver
and install new casework from the manufacturer until final acceptance by the
Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/ VA Point of Contact.
b. Contractor is required to have on site staff supervisor with OSHA 10 certification.
c. Contractor is required to completely install all casework and associated components and
accessories.
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d. Project scheduling requirements to include planning, project management and
installation of all products and components.
e. Provide maintenance manuals and warranty information for all products specified.
3.0 KICKOFF MEETING
The prime contractor(s) shall participate in a kickoff meeting within ten (10) days of task order
issuance. Time and date of the meeting will be determined by VA Point of Contact.
4.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS
Questions: All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the
Contracting Officer. Questions received after the established solicitation date and time may be
addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
5.0 SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION
Quote Submission: The prime contractor(s) shall submit complete emailed electronic copy
portable document format (pdf) or Microsoft Excel (xls) format of:
Volume 1: (technical)
a. Drawings, (floorplans, isometrics, shop drawings, typicals, etc.)
b. Complete manufacturer’s product specifications
c. Bill of Materials tagged per CLIN/ floorplan department and room etc.
d. Quantity of man hours for labor/installation
e. Project management plan
f. Product literature
g. Project staffing plan
h. Physical finish samples
i. Sustainability certification documents
j. Complete testing results / certificates
k. Mockup samples (if applicable)
l. Warranty
m. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines
Volume 2: (pricing)
a. Price quote with separate line for labor/installation
b. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN
Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation.
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Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall
be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be
accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government’s
receipt of the contractor’s quote.
.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA
Task order will be evaluated based on a comparitive evaluation in accordance with RFO FAR
12.203(c)(2). Requested format for proposals:
a. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN
b. Cut sheets with product detail for each line item.
c. Labor/Services appropriate to the scope of work. (no pricing included)
d. Project staffing plan appropriate to scope of work
e. Project management plan appropriate to scope of work
f. Sustainability Certification
7.0 PRODUCT
General
All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, mars, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining,
flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion.
Casework shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail,
which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.
The basis of design (BOD)for this procurement is Mott Manufacturing Optima 2100 Bench
Systems, single sided bench with 2” square rear uprights and 2” square legs, plus accessories.
Basis of design refers to the design intent and criteria that bridge project requirements and
technical specifications to ensure alignment with objectives. To be considered for
award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name
manufacturer, must-
1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in
this solicitation;
(2) Clearly identify the item by-
(i) Brand name, if any; and
(ii) Make or model number;
(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously
furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and
(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it
conform to the solicitation re…
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