6920--POLICE WEAPON ACCESSORIES

The VAAR 852.219-76 clause outlines subcontracting limitations and certification requirements for contractors supplying products or services to the VA, as mandated by 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). Offerors must certify compliance, ensuring that for supplies/products, no more than 50% of the government payment goes to non-certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs. Non-manufacturers must supply domestic small business products unless a waiver applies. The clause details specific certifications for manufacturers and non-manufacturers, including employee limits and business practices for non-manufacturers. It also addresses certification requirements for multiple-item acquisitions. Offerors acknowledge that false certifications carry severe penalties, including criminal prosecution. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance, and failure to provide such information may result in remedial action. The certification form must be completed and submitted with the offer for it to be considered for award.

The ‘‘Buy American Certificate’’ provision (FAR 52.225-2) requires offerors to certify the origin of their end products in government solicitations. Offerors must identify domestic end products, specifying any that contain critical components, and list foreign end products, indicating if they exceed 55% domestic content. This provision ensures compliance with the Buy American Act by guiding the evaluation of offers based on the domestic content and origin of goods. The terms ‘‘COTS item,’’ ‘‘critical component,’’ ‘‘domestic end product,’’ ‘‘end product,’’ and ‘‘foreign end product’’ are defined in the ‘‘Buy American—Supplies’’ clause. The government will evaluate offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 25.

This document is a solicitation (Standard Form 1449) for weapon accessories for the Hampton VA Medical Center, designated as an SDVOSB Set-Aside FFP Brand Name Only contract. The solicitation number is 36C24626Q0233, issued on January 6, 2026, with offers due by January 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Key requirements for offerors include submitting quotes on company letterhead with a breakdown via email to Kenneca Crump, providing lead times, authorized distributor documentation, a completed Buy American Certificate, and a completed VAAR 852.219-76 clause. Failure to provide these documents may lead to disqualification. The items requested are specific weapon accessories with manufacturer part numbers, NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), and PSC 6920 (Armament Training Devices). The document outlines detailed contract terms and conditions, including clauses related to Buy American, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, and VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer upon receipt of order and proper invoice submission.

This presolicitation notice, 36C24626Q0233, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, for police weapon accessories. It is an SDVOSB Set-Aside under NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard, and PSC 6920 (Armament Training Devices). The response deadline is January 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The place of performance is the Hampton VA Medical Center. This notice adheres to FAR subpart 12.6, incorporating provisions from Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-02. Kenneca Crump is the point of contact.

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0233 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, to all Offerors/Bidders. The amendment, dated 01-08-2026, primarily serves to correct and clarify line items 3 and 4 of the solicitation. Specifically, it updates the part numbers for Blackhawk brand holsters required by the Police Service. Line item 0003 is now specified as 44ND61BKL T-Series L3DLBR Sig P320/P250/M17/M18, 9/40, w/RDS, TLR 1/2, BK, LH, and line item 0004 is 44ND61BKR T-Series L3DLBR Sig P320/P250/M17/M18, 9/40, w/RDS, TLR 1/2, BK, RH. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their bids are considered.