SAM #36C26226Q1384

VA seeks AquaSept High Speed Kit (6870015) or Equal for Los Angeles Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, 262-Network Contract Office 22, is seeking quotations for the AquaSept High Speed Kit (part number 6870015) or an equivalent product for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - 262-Network Contract Office 22 - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - OEMs and Vendors: - AquaSept (OEM) - Vendors must be authorized distributors; gray market items are prohibited - Products/Services Requested: - AquaSept High Speed Kit (6870015) or equivalent - Must meet salient characteristics as detailed in Attachment B - All items must be new OEM medical supplies - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreement Act - Offerors must provide manufacturer and part number information - Authorized distributor letter and country of origin required - Warranty/service must be maintained by the OEM - Delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order to VA warehouse - Verification of small or large business status required - No specific quantities or additional line items listed in the text; details referenced in attachments

Description

Page 2 of 2 (i) Synopsis/Solicitation: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q1384 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract. (iii) Provisions and Clauses: The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. (iv) Set-Aside Information: This solicitation intends to award a contract through an SDVOSB set-aside; open market, to a business associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System Code 339114 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. (v) Attachment A: Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure. (vi) Attachment B: The Salient Characteristics for the items being requested. (vii) Requirement Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a contractor to provide supplies capable of Supplying the AquaSept High Speed Kit (6870015) or Equal. Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation; otherwise, it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. The information provided is descriptive, not restrictive, and indicates the quality that will be satisfactory. Interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates they can provide the brand name or an equal to the supplies requested. (viii) Delivery Requirements: Place of Delivery: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Building 297 Warehouse Los Angeles, CA 90073 Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: The Delivery Timeframe shall be 30 Days ARO. Additional Delivery Requirements: (ix) Instructions to Offerors: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Addendum: All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, August 28th, 2026 10:00am PT. Ensure to reference solicitation number [36C26226Q1384] within the subject line of the email. Any quotes received after this date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Questions must be received electronically by Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, 4:00pm PT. Send offers to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. Ensure the following are included in the quote packet: Vendor Information with SAM UEI. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions. Items shall be FOB destination. Specify manufacturer and part number. Provide an Authorized Distributor Letter/Memo from the manufacturer. Product must comply with the Buy American Act, Trade Agreement Act, and all relevant clauses in FAR and agency-specific regulations. Buy American Act (BAA): US law requiring federal agencies to purchase domestic goods and construction materials for public use within the United States, applicable to federal procurement for the government’s own use and third-party purchases using federal funds. Trade Agreement Act (TAA): Federal law enacted in 1979 to foster fair international trade, allowing the US to waive certain domestic procurement restrictions, in accordance with FAR 25.4. Additional Requirements: Include Country of Origin, verify items are not Gray Market, indicate if items are from small or large businesses, list on FSS contract if applicable, and fill out columns F-K of Attachment A as per salient characteristics. For equivalents, provide how they meet characteristics or where in the submission this info can be found. Evaluation (52.212-2): The government will award to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The lowest priced quote meeting all salient characteristics and requirements will be evaluated. Submissions must show clear evidence that equal-to items meet all characteristics. Offers not identified as Brand Name or Equal will be unacceptable. The government will notify the successful offeror, and a binding contract will result. Additional Clauses: Must include a completed copy of 52.212-3, and the clauses at 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply. The following clauses also apply: 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal Gray Market Items clause Buy American-Supplies (52.225-1) Buy American Certificate (52.225-2) Other FAR and VA clauses as listed Non-Manufacturing Rule Certification: The contractor certifies compliance with SBA and FAR regulations regarding small business status, non-manufacturer status, source of supply, and product origin, including specific certifications related to medical ultrasound equipment under NAICS 334510. Additional Clauses: Include clauses on debarment, funds availability, electronic payments, disputes, protests, and others as listed, with links to full texts where applicable.

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