# SAM #36C25026Q1047

Procurement of UltraSAFE Automatic Formalin Dispensing System for Cleveland VA Medical Center

**Buyer:** VA Network Contracting Office 10
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C25026Q1047
**NAICS:** 333914, 423450

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10) at Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking to procure an UltraSAFE Automatic Formalin Dispensing System for its Surgical Department.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Veterans Affairs
  - Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10)
  - Cleveland VA Medical Center
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEM or manufacturer is named, but the product requested is the UltraSAFE Automatic Formalin Dispensing System
- Products/Services Requested:
  - UltraSAFE Automatic Formalin Dispensing System
    - Quantity: 1 unit
    - Includes all accessories required for safe formalin dispensing
    - No part number specified
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Small Business set-aside
  - System is intended to address safety concerns related to formalin handling and spills in the operating room
  - Must comply with VA safety guidelines
  - Delivery schedule to be finalized after contract award
  - No government-furnished equipment or access to VA sensitive information is involved
  - Place of performance: Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

### Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6,  Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,  as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.
This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333914. The FSC/PSC is 6515.
The NCO 10 for Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase the  UltraSAFE Unit: Automatic Formalin Dispensing System  for Surgical Department. This solicitation closes on September  21, 2026 @ 09:00 AM. Quotes should be submitted to Kevin Peeples kevin.peeples@va.gov Please reference 36C25026Q1047

1. Contracting Officer s Representative (COR
NA
2. Contract Title.  
Cleveland VAMC - UltraSAFE Unit
3. Background.  
Safety Department performed a walk thru in the OR and a safety concern was raised by the safety department because of a lack of an Ultrasafe Formalin Dispenser. Not having this UltraSafe dispense could cause harm to patients/OR staff if Formalin spills and is not handled properly Cleveland VAMC is the only surgical facility in the VISN that does not have one.
4. Scope. 
The Purchase of the UltraSAFE Unit will allow Cleveland VAMC OR department to be compliant with VA guidelines also have the equipment needed to keep our veterans and OR staff safe in case of a Formalin spill there have been issues with the hood system and PPE being used and this new system would address all those concerns.


















5. Specific Tasks.  
The Contractor shall provide the Cleveland VAMC Surgical Service the UltraSAFE Unit and all accessories that are part of the system listed on the quote.

6. Performance Monitoring
The COR will work with warehouse staff and biomedical engineering to ensure delivery and incoming inspection to determine fitness for use.

7. Security Requirements
The requirements do not apply; The contractor will not have access to VA sensitive information. 


8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).  

Not Applicable

9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. 

a.  Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.  

       N/A

 b.  Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). 

      No potential conflicts of Interest.

 c.  Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. 

      N/A

 d.  Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.  

       Shipping will be determined by the vendor upon receiving PO.

 e.  Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. 

The COR will monitor delivery and consult with local biomedical staff to determine if the equipment received is suitable for use and meets the specifications of the SOW.
10. Risk Control
The Surgical Service will follow any safety recommendations given by the vendor and biomed for the equipment.

11. Place of Performance: 

The place of performance was at:
Cleveland VAMC
10701 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
12. Period of Performance.
One Time Buy

13.  Delivery Schedule. 
Details of delivery to be finalized by Cleveland VAMC and vendor after contract have been awarded.


SUBMISSION
Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted via email to kevin.peeples@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted.  Responses must be received no later than September  21, 2026, at 09:00am EST, (Eastern Standard Time). Please reference 36C25026Q1047

CLAUSES






FAR Number
Title
Date
52.209-6
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT
JAN 2025
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS
NOV 2023
52.212-5

52.222-90

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012)
ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
JAN 2025

APR 2026
52.232-33


PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER   SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT 

OCT 2018
52.252-2
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
FEB 1998
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
52.233-1
DISPUTES
MAY 2014
52.233-3
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
AUG 1996
852.219-76

852.203-70
VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (DEVIATION)
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
JAN 2023

MAY 2018
852.232-72
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
NOV 2018
852.237-70
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
OCT 2019




PROVISIONS







52.212-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS
SEP 2023
52.212-2
EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
NOV 2021
52.212-3
OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS 
MAY 2024


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