The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for a Powell Vacuum Breaker under the Request for Quote (RFQ) number 36C25724Q0853. This solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires respondents to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert). The delivery location will be the Doris Miller Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Interested parties must submit any technical inquiries via email by August 29, 2024, and quotes must be submitted by September 3, 2024, all by 2:00 P.M. EDT. Email submissions should not exceed 7MB and include specific subject lines for clarity. This RFQ highlights the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while fulfilling its operational needs.

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of a new Powell Vacuum Breaker to be fabricated and delivered to the Doris Miller Medical Center in Waco, TX. The project requires the contractor to supply all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to produce the vacuum breaker per specified technical requirements. Key details include compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and a strict timeline for delivery of approximately 33 weeks. Contractors must submit a detailed technical approach alongside their pricing information and complete various forms for evaluation. The government prioritizes bids from service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned businesses, adhering to socio-economic goals. Furthermore, contractors are mandated to use the Tungsten electronic invoicing system for payment processing. This RFP encapsulates the government’s efforts to modernize equipment while emphasizing accountability through detailed specifications and compliance with regulatory standards.

This document serves as an amendment to the solicitation 36C25724Q0853 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 17. The primary purpose is to extend the deadline for submitting offers from September 3, 2024, to September 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by one of several specified methods, ensuring compliance with the solicitation’s requirements. The amendment also stipulates that all terms and conditions previously outlined remain unchanged except for those explicitly mentioned in the amendment. Offers must be submitted in writing to the designated email address. This document emphasizes procedural adherence and timelines essential for potential bidders in government contracting.

The document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation for the procurement of a Powell Vacuum Breaker by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation number is 36C25724Q0853, with a response deadline set for September 9, 2024, at 13:00 Eastern Time. This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside and falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) 5925 and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335313. The contracting office is located at Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, with the designated point of contact being Contract Specialist Marcellus Jackson. The place of performance for the contract is the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System at the Doris Miller Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Additional reference information is provided in the attached document labeled as 36C25724Q0853 0001_1. The overall purpose of this solicitation amendment is to facilitate the acquisition of the specified equipment while adhering to the requirements set forth for federal procurement processes. The inclusion of specific codes and the set-aside status reflects the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses in federal contracting opportunities.