SAM #36C26226Q1384

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

This opportunity is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, 262-Network Contract Office 22, for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. - The VA is seeking quotations for the AquaSept High Speed Kit (part number 6870015) or an equivalent product. - Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) are eligible to compete. - Key requirements: - Offerors must provide manufacturer and part number details for all quoted items. - Compliance with the Buy American Act and Trade Agreement Act is mandatory. - Only authorized OEM dealers, distributors, or resellers may submit offers; gray market items are not accepted. - OEM warranty and service must be maintained for all products supplied. - The only OEM specifically mentioned is AquaSept. - Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. - Technical specifications and quantities are detailed in referenced attachments (not provided in summary).

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 and NAICS Code: 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: See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure. (vi) Attachment B: See Attachment B for the Salient Characteristics for the items being requested. (vii) Requirement: 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 are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. The provided information 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 equal supplies. (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 must be received electronically via email no later than Friday, August 28th, 2026, 10:00am PT. Reference solicitation number [36C26226Q1384] in the email subject line. Late submissions will be considered non-responsive. Questions must be received electronically via email no later than Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, 4:00pm PT. Send offers to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov Required Documentation and Inclusions: Vendor Information with SAM UEI. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions. Items shall be FOB destination. Specify offered item 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 other relevant clauses in FAR and agency-specific regulations. Legislative Acts: Buy American Act: Requires federal agencies to purchase domestic goods and construction materials for use within the United States, in accordance with FAR 25.1 and FAR 52.225.1. Trade Agreement Act: Enacted in 1979 to foster fair international trade, with waivers for certain domestic procurement restrictions, in accordance with FAR 25.4 and FAR 52.225-5. Additional Information: Include Country of Origin for offered items. Verify items are not Gray Market, providing documentation if necessary. Indicate whether items are manufactured by small or large businesses. List items on FSS contract if applicable, including contract number and expiration date. Fill out columns F-K of Attachment A according to the salient characteristics, including exact measurements. For equivalents, provide how they meet salient characteristics or indicate where in the submission this information can be found, per FAR 52.211-6. Evaluation Criteria: As per 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 quotation meeting all salient characteristics and requirements will be preferred. Offers must demonstrate that equal-to items meet all salient characteristics, with clear evidence provided. Non-compliance results in an unacceptable offer. The government will notify the successful offeror within at least sixty days, resulting in a binding contract. Additional Clauses and Certifications: Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Apply the clauses at 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and other specified clauses, including 52.211-6, Grey Market Items, and Buy American clauses. Definitions and requirements for Buy American and Trade Act compliance are detailed, including criteria for domestic end products, critical components, and foreign end products. Ensure compliance with the Non-Manufacturing Rule (NMR), certifying small business status, non-manufacturer status, source of supply, and related documentation. Additional clauses include FAR and VA-specific clauses, accessible online.

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