6515--**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE** Two (2) Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems with installation and startup services
ID: 36C26126Q0285Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6fc48127e6041e5943291cf31192b7c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contract Office 21, is seeking to procure two EON Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Systems for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This sole-source solicitation requires the delivery of fully configured, brand-new systems, including all standard components, documentation, and basic operational training to ensure initial readiness. These medical-grade systems are crucial for acute and home dialysis water treatment, underscoring their importance in providing quality healthcare services. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Brandy P Gastinell at Brandy.Gastinell@va.gov for further details, with delivery expected within 30-60 days after receipt of order.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandy P GastinellContract Specialist
    Brandy.Gastinell@va.gov
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    36C26126Q0285 Portable Reverse Osmosis Units.docx
    This government solicitation (RFQ 36C26126Q0285) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is a sole-source procurement for two EON Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification units for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The units, manufactured by Mar Cor Purification, are medical-grade systems designed for acute and home dialysis water treatment. The contractor, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, will deliver fully configured units with standard components, documentation, and provide basic operational training. The solicitation outlines detailed technical specifications, delivery requirements (within 30-60 days ARO), contractor qualifications, and various FAR and VAAR clauses regarding contract terms, electronic payments, and security prohibitions, including restrictions on certain foreign-made equipment and software.
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