6515--RFQ for Chiropractic Tables for Fargo VA Medical Center Brand Name Only, 100% Set-Aside for SDVOSBs.
ID: 36C26325Q0440Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0c1b080954484c08b50a10f2e5dbdf76/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the procurement of two chiropractic tables for the Fargo VA Medical Center, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The tables must be brand-name or equivalent, with key specifications including hydraulic and electronic features designed to enhance functionality in veteran healthcare. This procurement underscores the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring high-quality medical equipment is available for veterans' healthcare services. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by February 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, to the Contract Specialist, Christi Melendez, at christi.melendez@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christi MelendezContract Specialist
    (320) 255-6320
    christi.melendez@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C26325Q0440_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) releases a presolicitation notice for the acquisition of Lloyd Galaxy Ultimate chiropractic tables, intended solely for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This notice indicates an upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) that will be published on SAM.gov around February 12, 2025, adhering to FAR 12 and FAR 13 procurement procedures. The solicitation is a reinstatement of a previously canceled solicitation (36C26325Q0304). The place of performance is specified as the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota. The presolicitation emphasizes the focus on brand-name equipment and highlights the need for SDVOSB participation. The notice includes details about the contracting office located in Coralville, Iowa, and provides contact information for the contract officer, Joseph Bennett, for further inquiries. The document underscores the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned small businesses in fulfilling its procurement needs.
    36C26325Q0440_3.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of two chiropractic tables for the Fargo VA Medical Center, specifically designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The solicitation number is 36C26325Q0440, with a submission deadline of February 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. Interested vendors must submit quotes via email to the Contract Specialist, Christi Melendez, including the RFQ number in the subject line. The tables should be brand-name or equal in quality and functionality. The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Coralville, Iowa, while the place of performance is the Fargo VA Health Care System in North Dakota. This solicitation illustrates the federal government's commitment to supporting veteran businesses while ensuring the necessary medical equipment is supplied to enhance healthcare services for veterans.
    36C26325Q0440 0001.docx
    The document is a modification notice related to a presolicitation for chiropractic tables, specifically the Lloyd Galaxy Ultimate brand. It falls under the category of a 100% set-aside for Small Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Contracting information indicates the solicitation number as 36C26325Q0440, with responses due by February 11, 2025. The primary contracting office is located at 1303 5th St, Suite 300, Coralville, Iowa. The modification addresses inquiries from potential offerors and provides full text for specific clauses related to the solicitation. There are requirements for the contract seeking compliance with standards that favour veteran-owned businesses. Overall, the notice serves to inform stakeholders of updates to the procurement process and to clarify the solicitation details to ensure transparency and competitiveness in bidding.
    Presolicitation 36C26325Q0440 Modification 0001 Description.docx
    Modification 0001 of Presolicitation 36C26325Q0440 clarifies requirements for an upcoming solicitation that will require two chiropractic tables. It emphasizes the necessity for potential offerors to understand specific clauses related to the procurement process, including the Nonmanufacturer Rule, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items, Buy American Certificate, and Limitations on Subcontracting. Key details of these clauses are highlighted for awareness. The solicitation is scheduled to be posted on February 12, 2025. Offerors are urged to review the attachments detailing these clauses, as they include strict requirements for domestic sourcing and compliance with regulations pertaining to small business certifications. Overall, this modification aims to ensure clarity and compliance in the upcoming procurement to facilitate a transparent bidding process for potential contractors.
    Presolicitation Description RFQ 36C26325Q0440.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to release a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of Lloyd Galaxy Ultimate chiropractic tables, specifically designated for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The RFQ, numbered 36C26325Q0440, will be posted on SAM.gov around February 12, 2025. It will adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 12 and 13 for the acquisition process. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112 for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with delivery expected within 10-12 weeks after receipt of order to the Fargo VA Health Care System in North Dakota. The government will award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order without discussions, and partial offers will not be accepted. Relevant clauses regarding the Nonmanufacturer Rule, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items, and the Buy American Act will be included in the contract. Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of offer and award, with inquiries directed to Contract Officer Joseph Bennett by the deadline of February 11, 2025. The RFQ is significant as it emphasizes support for veteran-owned businesses within federal procurement processes.
    RFQ 36C26325Q0440 Chiropractic Tables Fargo VA.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of two chiropractic tables, specifically the Lloyd Galaxy Ultimate model or an equivalent. This acquisition is entirely set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offers must be submitted electronically by February 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, with specific requirements for submission and compliance with federal regulations. Key specifications for the tables include several hydraulic and electronic features aimed at enhancing functionality in veteran healthcare. The vendor is responsible for delivery, which is expected within 10 to 12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO), and must ensure items are new and conform to the required standards, with clauses included to prevent the supply of gray market or counterfeit products. The contract will be awarded based on adherence to the set criteria, requiring offerors to demonstrate compliance with various federal acquisition regulations, including the Buy American statute and nonmanufacturer rules, emphasizing the importance of goods sourced from eligible small business manufacturers. This procurement exemplifies the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring high standards in supplies for healthcare services.
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