36C25524Q0594 - ABSOLU Ultrasound Platform
ID: 36C25524Q0594Type: Solicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

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OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6540)

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an ABSOLU Ultrasound Platform, intended for use at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities in ophthalmology, particularly for assessing cataract patients. The successful contractor will be required to deliver the equipment within 120 days post-award and must adhere to federal acquisition regulations, including warranty provisions and compliance with subcontracting limits. Interested parties can contact Teresa Cabanting at teresa.cabanting@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1976 for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of an ABSOLU Ultrasound Platform, intended for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. The RFP is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), emphasizing the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. Key points include the detailed specifications of the ultrasound platform, which enhances diagnostic capabilities in ophthalmology and assists in assessing cataract patients. The successful contractor must deliver the equipment within 120 days post-award and must comply with specific federal acquisition regulations, such as the inclusion of a standard warranty and adherence to laws governing procurement practices. The document specifies the solicitation details, including submission deadlines, contact information, and detailed clauses regarding contract terms, invoicing, and payment processes. It emphasizes compliance with the limits on subcontracting, enforcing that the majority of the performing work be completed by the awarded SDVOSB. This RFP aims to enable advanced medical care for veterans, reinforcing the VA's ongoing efforts to modernize healthcare facilities while fostering economic opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
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