6525--36C25926Q0208| Request for Quote on Endoscopy System and Endoscope for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

VAAR 852.219-76 outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) notice of limitations on subcontracting and certificate of compliance for supplies and products, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). Offerors must certify compliance with subcontracting limits, ensuring that for supply contracts, no more than 50% of the government-paid amount goes to non-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Non-manufacturers must supply products from domestic small business manufacturers or processors unless a waiver is granted. Offerors must also declare themselves as either a manufacturer or a non-manufacturer, meeting specific criteria for the latter, including employee limits and being primarily engaged in retail or wholesale trade. The certification also requires supplying end items from U.S. small business manufacturers or, in multiple-item acquisitions, ensuring at least 50% of the contract value consists of items manufactured by small businesses. False certifications carry severe penalties. Contractors must provide documentation to VA to demonstrate compliance with these limitations upon request, and failure to do so may result in remedial action. The certification must be completed, signed, and submitted with the offer, as failure to provide it will render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award.

The BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022) provision outlines the requirements for offerors to certify the domestic origin of their end products in federal government solicitations. Offerors must identify all end products as either domestic or foreign, specifying the country of origin for foreign products and indicating if they exceed 55% domestic content (unless COTS items). Additionally, the certificate requires offerors to list any domestic end products that contain a critical component. The document defines key terms like “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product." The government will evaluate offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25, which governs Buy American policies and procedures. This provision ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations aimed at prioritizing domestic products.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado HealthCare System, Rocky Mountain Regional Hospital is requesting a Firm-fixed Contract for one LEOS Laser Endoscopy System and VueProbe 19G Endoscope for Surgery services. The required system must meet specific laser and endoscope specifications, including adjustable power output, various wavelengths, high-definition visualization, and essential safety features like eye safety filters and emergency stops. The purchase includes a one-year manufacturer's service warranty. Delivery of all equipment and supplies is expected within 30 days of the award to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, during specific hours of operation, excluding federal holidays. Deliveries must be in original sealed containers with specific markings. The vendor is responsible for providing detailed maintenance schedules, support services, and both electronic and physical operating manuals. Security background checks are not required, and contractors will not have access to VA computers or protected patient health information.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for an Endoscopy System and Endoscopes for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, identified under RFQ #36C25926Q0208. This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) with a NAICS code of 334510. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM MT on February 10, 2026, and must be emailed to lynn.lim@va.gov. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted by 12:00 PM MT on February 03, 2026. The contract will be firm-fixed price, with award based on technical capability and price, evaluated on an “All or Nothing Basis.” Offerors must provide new, OEM-authorized products, avoiding grey market items, and specify if “or equal” products meet salient characteristics. SDVOSBs must be VetCert verified. Required submissions include technical specifications, an authorized distributor letter, and completed VAAR Clause 852.219-76 and FAR 25 provisions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (Number 36C25926Q0208) for a Request for Quote on an Endoscopy System and Endoscope for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The solicitation, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), has a response deadline of February 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The contracting office is located in Greenwood Village, CO, and the place of performance is Aurora, CO. Further details and requirements are provided in attached documents, including the Combined Synopsis-Solicitation, Statement of Work (SOW) for Laser Endoscopy System and Endoscope, FAR 52 225 2 Buy American Certificate, and VAAR 852.219-76 VA LOS-Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. Lynn Lim is the point of contact for this solicitation.