Etching Services for Medical Instruments for Nashville TN VA Medical Center
ID: 36C249325Q0227Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ff7c35d27dfe4c64a1b271fede46dd88/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for laser etching services for medical instruments at the Nashville VA Medical Center, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contractor will be responsible for marking up to 46,000 surgical instruments with unique identifiers and integrating them into the existing Censitrac tracking system, ensuring quality through auditing and data entry. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of surgical processes within the VA system while supporting veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties should contact Demetra Majors at demetra.majors@va.gov or call 615-225-6566 for further details, with the contract expected to be awarded within a performance period of approximately 180 days.

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    Demetra Majors
    (615) 225-6566
    demetra.majors@va.gov
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    36C24925Q0227 Laser Etching.pdf
    The Nashville VA Healthcare System is seeking proposals for laser etching services for surgical instruments through an RFP specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contractor will be responsible for marking up to 46,000 instruments with unique identifiers, integrating them into the existing Censitrac tracking system, and ensuring quality through auditing and data entry. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award with a performance period of roughly 180 days, and participation requires compliance with specific qualifications, including certification with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the used laser system. The RFP outlines mandatory tasks, deliverables, security, confidentiality, and invoicing requirements, and emphasizes the need for contractors to be verified SDVOSBs to ensure eligibility for the award. The document details the necessary capabilities of contractors, including proper certification and insurance coverage. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while enhancing the efficiency of the surgical processes within the VA system.
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