ENT MICROSCOPE
ID: 36C26225Q0636Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedMar 24, 2025
$105.1K$105,089
AwardeeMELLING LLC ALEXANDRIA 22314
Award #:36C26225P0947
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of ENT microscopes and associated equipment through a firm fixed-price acquisition. This Request for Proposal (RFP) specifically calls for brand name or equivalent products, particularly focusing on Leica brand optics and gear necessary for ENT surgical services, including components such as optical carriers, protective glasses, and floor stands. The procurement is set aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises while ensuring compliance with federal small business standards. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Debby Abraham at debby.abraham@va.gov, with proposals due by the specified deadline outlined in the RFP documentation.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for specific medical equipment, focusing on a firm fixed-price acquisition of surgical microscopes and associated equipment. This procurement is aimed at obtaining brand name or equivalent products, specifically Leica brand optics and gear necessary for ENT surgical services. Key components include detailed specifications for items such as optical carriers, protective glasses, floor stands, and power cables, with performance capabilities defined to ensure compliance with operational needs. The RFP also emphasizes a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), promoting participation from smaller firms within this category. Concerns must meet the Federal small business standards and maintain compliance with various clauses, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to contract terms. Interested vendors are required to submit written inquiries by a specified deadline for clarifications before offering their proposals. The document serves to facilitate compliance and ensure transparency in the procurement process while supporting veteran-owned enterprises, underscoring the government’s commitment to leveraging federal contracting opportunities for qualifying small businesses.
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