This government solicitation (36C26226Q0185) is an RFP from the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22, for a Portable Metal Detection System, specifically "Brand Name or Equal to Ballistiglass." The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses. Key requirements include high sensitivity, adjustable thresholds, fast throughput, durable construction for indoor/outdoor use, integration capabilities, and a user-friendly interface. The system must meet NIJ and TSA standards. Delivery is FOB Destination to the VA Phoenix Health Care System, and an additional one-year full-coverage warranty is required. Offers are due by December 19, 2025, at 15:00 PST and must be submitted via email. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network. The document outlines contract clauses, including those related to payment, disputes, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made equipment and services.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ - 36C26226Q0185) for a Portable Metal Detection System for the VA Phoenix Health Care System. This is a Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract with a 90-day period of performance. The NAICS code is 334519, with a small business size standard of 600 employees. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted via email by December 16, 2025, 12:00 Pacific Local Time. Written offers, including a completed SF 1449 and required certifications, are due by December 19, 2025, 15:00 Pacific Local Time, to victor.oliveros@va.gov. This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13.