SAM #36C26326Q0972

Procurement of Thermo Scientific Gemini Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer and Training for St. Cloud VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking to procure a handheld chemical identification analyzer and related items for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, St. Cloud VA Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - Thermo Scientific is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Gemini Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer and accessories - Products Requested: - 1 Gemini Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer (Thermo Scientific, P/N 800-0347-01) - 1 Gemini Test Kit (100) English (P/N 810-02551-01) - 1 HazMaster G3 Software License Key (P/N 810-02351-01) - Services Requested: - On-site training for 12 attendees (4-hour course) - Notable Requirements: - "Brand Name or Equal" provision allows for equivalent products, but Thermo Scientific Gemini is the reference standard - Delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) - Training must be coordinated with the VA point of contact - Small business set-aside - All items are to be delivered FOB destination to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System

Description

Brand Name or Equal Gemini - Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer for St. Cloud VA Health Care System, This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This announcement constitutes only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0972 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02. This procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business (SB). Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for solicitation is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide products to St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud MN 56303. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 applies to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov , alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST), 8/4/2026. Contact Safa Shleiwet, Contract Specialist, at safa.shleiwet@va.gov, alternate point of contact is Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.

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