Opportunity
SAM #36C24526Q0446
Brand Name Only Portable RO Systems and Accessories for Inpatient Dialysis at Washington DC VA Medical Center
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 5
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 17, 2026
Identifier
36C24526Q0446
NAICS
423450, 339112
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 5, is seeking brand name only portable reverse osmosis (RO) machines and accessories for inpatient dialysis at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 5 - Washington DC VA Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors: - AquaC (manufacturer of portable RO machines and accessories) - AquaCaddy (manufacturer of RO system accessories) - Products/Services Requested: - 4 units: AquaC 15 Amp Portable RO Machine (Part #24-10VA-1) - 4 units: Softener Portable with Salt Tablet Kit (Part #24-0479-0) - 4 units: AquaCaddy V2 Backflow Prevention/RPZ (Part #24-ACBF-0) - 4 units: AquaCaddy V2 Bolt on HD Connection Kit (Part #24-ACCK-0) - 4 units: AquaCaddy V2 Booster Pump (Part #24-ACBP-0) - 4 units: Aqua Caddy Dual Carbon Block (Part #24-AC02-0) - 4 units: AAMI Water Profile Kit (Part #24-AAMI-0) - 4 units: Installation (Part #111147) - 2 units: System Technician Training (Part #111122) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand name only; no substitutions permitted - Vendors must provide an OEM distributor/authorization letter from the manufacturer - Compliance with Buy American, Free Trade Agreements, and Israeli Trade Act certifications - Responses to specific qualification questions required - Delivery to the VA Medical Center warehouse within 60 days of contract award - Installation and technician training included as part of the requirement - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Washington DC VA Medical Center, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422
Description
Request for Information (RFI) - Overview This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and permitted under this RFI in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e). Attachment Details Portable RO Machines for Washington DC VAMC Brand Name Only Note: OEM distributor/authorization letter from the manufacturer is required for all responses. If no OEM letter is supplied, the vendor will be considered non-responsive and disqualified when the RFI closes. Other requirements include: Completion of Buy American-Foreign Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (FAR 52.225-4). Answer all questions (1-14); failure to do so will result in disqualification. Purpose and Delivery Details This is for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center (VAMC). Description The Washington DC VA VAMC requires delivery within 60 days from contract award to the following warehouse during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday): U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC VA Medical Center WAREHOUSE/ATTN: 50 Irving Street NW Washington, DC 20422. Disclaimer This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All proprietary information will be handled accordingly. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all expenses incurred. Delivery and Market Research Commodities must be delivered within 60 days or less from award, unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Delivery should occur during normal business hours, excluding federal holidays and weekends unless specified. The U.S. Government is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements. This may lead to an open discussion or a future solicitation. Submission of information is voluntary, and proprietary information should be marked accordingly. The government reserves the right to reject any input and is not obligated to notify respondents of the results. Response Requirements All responses must be submitted via email to Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM (EST). Responses received after this deadline will not be considered. Questions to Address (1-14) Respondents capable of manufacturing these items should provide the following information for review: Business size status and representations (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business). Indicate if your company is considered small under the NAICS code specified. Identify if you are the manufacturer or distributor of the items. Provide Manufacturer Name (OEM) & Manufacturer Part Number (MPN). Complete the Buy American-Foreign Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. If not a manufacturer, provide OEM authorized distributor/reseller letter; absence results in disqualification. Confirm if all items are on FSS/GSA, and provide contract number, SIN, and OEM letter if applicable. Confirm if all items are on NAC/SAC or SEWP V, and provide contract number. Provide general pricing for market research. Legal Business/Company Name (as in SAM.gov). Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM. Warranty Information (can be a separate attachment). Point of Contact Name, Phone, and Email. Estimated delivery time after award (e.g., within 30, 60, or 90 days). Additional Information The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Registration in SAM.gov and completion of the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) are required prior to award. Socio-economic categories (SDVOSB, VOSB) must be verified in the SBA website at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. All responses should be sent via email to Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov. Pricing Schedule Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 AquaC 15 Amp"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN _______________ ____________ 0002 Softener Portable incl. salt tablet kit"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0003 AquaCaddy V2 Backflow Prevention/RPZ"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0004 AquaCaddy V2 Bolt on HD Conn.Kit"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0005 AquaCaddy V2 Booster Pump"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0006 Aqua Caddy - Dual Carbon Block"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0007 AAMI Water Profile Kit"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0008 Install"BRAND NAME ONLY" 4 UN ____________ ____________ 0009 System Technician Training"BRAND NAME ONLY" 2 UN ____________ ____________ Grand Total _______________