6515--LEAD LINED CONTAINERS
ID: 36C24625Q0299Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/815c8f3b89074d238cc79dffb7ad3e3d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of lead-lined containers and associated radiation protection equipment for the new Fredericksburg Health Care Center. The specific items required include a Standard L-Block Shield, a Lead Lined Sharps Container, and a Lead Brick Enclosure, all aimed at enhancing safety measures in handling hazardous materials in nuclear medicine. This procurement is part of a 100% small business set-aside initiative, with offers due by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, and delivery expected between December 1, 2024, and February 1, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Natasha M Hawkins at Natasha.Hawkins@va.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NaTasha HawkinsContract Specialist
    (757) 316-3937
    natasha.hawkins@va.gov
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    36C24625Q0299_1.docx
    The presolicitation notice discusses the upcoming requirement for Lead Lined Containers by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Fredericksburg Health Care Center in Virginia. It indicates that the formal solicitation, numbered 36C24625Q0299, will be issued around January 10, 2025. The notice clarifies that this is a one-time procurement and allows for offers of an equivalent product under the Brand Name or Equal provision. The relevant NAICS Code is 339113, applicable to manufacturers of surgical and medical instruments. Interested vendors must contact the Contract Specialist, NaTasha Hawkins, only via email, and are responsible for monitoring any updates or documents from the sam.gov website. The notice emphasizes that it is not a formal request for proposals at this stage but an announcement of future solicitation, highlighting the VA's commitment to meeting healthcare needs efficiently.
    36C24625Q0299.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for specific lead-lined items required for the new Fredericksburg Health Care Center, designated under solicitation number 36C24625Q0299. The acquisition is set for a 100% small business set-aside, with offers due by January 17, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. It includes procurement information such as item descriptions, quantities, and delivery specifics, emphasizing the need for protective equipment for nuclear medicine. Three specific items are detailed: a Standard L-Block Shield, a Lead Lined Sharps Container, and a Lead Brick Enclosure, along with their respective specifications. Delivery is scheduled from December 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025, at the Fredericksburg HCC location, requiring coordination with VA representatives for logistics. This RFQ follows established government procurement protocols, incorporating FAR clauses and acknowledging the importance of compliance with various operational, safety, and quality standards. The document is critical in enabling the VA to meet technological needs while fostering small business engagement.
    Copy of Supply eCMS Line Item Template.xlsx
    The document outlines a procurement request involving the acquisition of various radiation protection equipment, specifically designed for handling and transporting sharps containers. It lists four items: a Sharps Container Shield, a Standard L-Block Shield, a Sharps Lead Brick Wall Kit, and associated freight and installation services. The contract period for all items runs from January 10, 2025, to February 14, 2025, with a total quantity of eleven units across the listed products. The items are categorized under the principal NAICS code 339113, indicating they are considered medical equipment and supplies. The document serves as a government request for proposals (RFP), aiming to solicit bids for the specified equipment to enhance safety measures in handling hazardous materials. Overall, it reflects the government's dedication to ensuring safe practices in medical waste management through appropriate procurement processes.
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