6515--Custom Fit Insoles - Tomah SB Set-aside

This government document is a Price Cost Schedule or Bill of Materials template for an upcoming procurement, likely a federal solicitation or RFP. It outlines requirements for orthotic and podiatric supplies, specifically focusing on insole blanks, top cover sheets, and associated fabrication materials. The schedule lists 28 line items, including various sizes and densities (soft, medium, firm) of Euro-sized insole blanks, die-cut cork/EVA insoles, Plastazote and X-static top cover sheets, and specialized die-cut tape. It establishes a multi-year contracting structure consisting of a Base Year (09/06/2026 – 09/05/2027) followed by three consecutive Option Years extending through September 2030. For evaluation and award purposes, bidders must provide unit and extended pricing for each period. Additionally, the template requires vendors to disclose the manufacturer's name, business size (small or large), and the country of origin to verify compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) solicitation (No. 36C25226Q0538) is a request for quotation (RFQ) to supply orthotic blanks, cork components, top cover materials, and related insole fabrication items for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin. Network Contracting Office 12 (NCO 12) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract with a 12-month base year and three optional 12-month extension periods, valued at approximately $500,000. The procured materials are critical for the facility’s in-house AMFIT milling system, which fabricates custom orthotic inserts for Veteran patients. All items must meet strict material compatibility requirements to withstand CNC milling without melting, clogging, or delaminating. This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). Offerors must comply with the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR), Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS), and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), which excludes products from non-designated countries. While brand-name items are specified as benchmarks, "or equal" products are acceptable if technical datasheets, manufacturer size details, and compliance certifications are provided. The VA reserves the right to request physical samples for clinical testing prior to award. Quotations will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, delivery reliability, past performance, and price reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Stacy Massey by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.