6515--Stainless Steel Case Carts
ID: 36C26025Q0270Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of stainless steel case carts under solicitation number 36C26025Q0270. This contract is specifically set aside for small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women, and requires vendors to provide technical information and compliance documentation for their offerings, particularly if proposing alternatives to the specified brand, Coulmed. The stainless steel case carts are essential for enhancing the medical equipment available to veteran services, reflecting the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure for veterans. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4922.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise PatchesContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4922
    Denise.Patches@va.gov
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    The document outlines a solicitation notice for the procurement of stainless steel case carts by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically designated under solicitation number 36C26025Q0270. The response deadline is set for February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The solicitation is managed by the Network Contracting Office 20, located in Vancouver, WA, with the Spokane VA Medical Center identified as the place of performance. The contract falls under the Product Service Code 6515 and the NAICS Code 339112. The solicitation is set aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) participants. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Denise Patches via email or phone for inquiries. The solicitation and related documents are available on the attached file. This notice is part of the federal efforts to procure medical equipment for veteran services, emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructures for veterans.
    The document is a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for commercial products, specifically stainless steel case carts, under solicitation number 36C26025Q0270. The requisition, set to take effect on February 11, 2025, invites offers from businesses, with a percentage reserved for small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women. It outlines the requirements for vendors to submit technical information about their offerings, particularly if proposing items considered "equal" to the specified brand, Coulmed. The submission of cost schedules, signed forms, and proof of being an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or distributor is essential, along with compliance with federal regulations. The contract emphasizes specifics such as delivery to the Spokane VA Medical Center within 30 days after receipt of order and enforces strict adherence to quality and compliance standards outlined in federal clauses. Key details also include instructions for electronic payment submission and applicable government procurement laws. This solicitation illustrates the VA's commitment to acquiring necessary medical equipment while adhering to federal procurement policies to support small businesses.
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