FY25: Custom Surgical Packs for Orlando VAMC
ID: 0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, 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/94d5b588fb9b4a93921754c1b1c5f941/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 in Orlando, Florida, has issued a special notice regarding the procurement of custom surgical packs for the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). However, the solicitation numbered 36C24825Q0021 has been officially canceled, halting all related activities and leaving no further information available at this time. This procurement was intended to support the medical needs of veterans, emphasizing the importance of reliable surgical and medical instruments. Interested parties should note that while this solicitation is canceled, they may still need to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, and for further inquiries, they can contact Chelsea Adams at chelsea.adams@va.gov or Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chelsea Adams
    (407) 646-4011
    chelsea.adams@va.gov
    Benjamin Amato
    (407) 646-4013
    benjamin.amato@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0021 0005.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically issued by the Network Contracting Office 8 in Orlando, Florida. The primary purpose of this amendment is to officially cancel the solicitation numbered 36C24825Q0021, which had a response deadline of December 26, 2024. As a result of this cancellation, all activities pertaining to this solicitation are halted, and no further information on this matter is available at this time. The amendment requires potential offerors to acknowledge receipt, with instructions on how to do so, including recognition methods through electronic communication or returning amended copies. Notably, these changes apply specifically to the contract/order noted in the document, and while the solicitation is canceled, other contract terms and conditions remain effective. This cancellation may significantly impact interested parties who were preparing to submit offers related to the original solicitation, signaling a shift in procurement plans or requirements by the VA.
    6973GH-23-Q-00173 Final.pdf
    MFR RFQ 36C24825Q0021 Results_BA 1.pdf
    The memorandum, dated March 10, 2025, details the Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24825Q0021 for Custom Surgical Packs intended for the Orlando VA Medical Center, which was specifically set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). Initially posted on December 26, 2024, the RFQ underwent multiple amendments to extend deadlines and clarify requirements. Ultimately, all five submitted quotes from SDVOSBs were deemed ineligible due to non-compliance with the limitations on subcontracting outlined in VAAR 852.219-76. Issues included incomplete forms, lack of signatures on important documents, and failure to provide required compliance evidence. Consequently, Contracting has decided to cancel the RFQ and will instead resolicit the requirement on the open market, removing the SDVOSB set-aside. This situation illustrates the challenges faced by SDVOSBs in meeting stringent federal contracting requirements.
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