The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is procuring custom surgical and non-surgical packs for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The contractor must produce, sterilize, and deliver these custom surgical packs, maintaining at least a three-month inventory of completely assembled packs on hand at all times. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside contract has a one-year period of performance with no option periods, requiring initial deliveries within 24 weeks of award and subsequent orders delivered within three business days. Evaluation factors place emphasis on the Buy American Act and the Non-Manufacturer Rule, requiring offerors to detail the domestic and foreign component percentages of their packs and submit Buy American and Made in America PPE certificates. Proposals are due by Friday, September 11, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer Jasmine Pressley-Barnard at jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov.

Attachment D - Price Sheet.xlsx

This document is a pricing sheet and line-item schedule from a federal government solicitation for sterile medical and surgical kits. The schedule details 23 distinct items, primarily manufactured by Medline, with designated fields for alternative manufacturers, countries of origin, unit prices, and total pricing. 

The requested inventory consists of specialized surgical packs and disposable kits, including:
- Anesthesia, custom major, and minor surgical packs
- Specialty packs for ENT, open-heart, cataract, cystoscopy, neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, and vascular procedures
- Angiography, EP lab, oral surgery, and periodontal packs
- Disposable intubation and central line insertion kits

Quantities required across these 23 line items range from 1 to 600 cases per item. Vendors are required to provide pricing and manufacturing details for each specified item to fulfill the contract requirements.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C26225Q1325 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for custom surgical and non-surgical packs.
This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
ITEM NUMBER
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN)
DESCRIPTION
QTY
UOM
0001
DYNJAA10511
PACK, SURGICAL, CUSTOM, ANESTHESIA, STERILE, DISPOSABLE
250
CS
0002
DYNJAA212
PACK, SURGICAL, MAC, ANESTHESIA, KIT, LF
1
CS
0003
DYNJVB91096B
PACK, SURG, CUSTOM, ENT, PLASTIC, STER, DISP, LTXFREE
225
CS
0004
DYNJ9682662S
PACK, SURG, CUSTOM, MAJOR, MAVAD, LTXFREE
350
CS
0005
DYNJ9682698S
CUSTOM-PACK-MINOR-PV-LTXFREE
450
CS
0006
DYNJ9682763AB
PACK, SURG, CUSTOM, OPEN, HEART, OHVAD, LTXFREE
90
CS
0007
DYNJVB91060
PACK, SURG, CATARACT, EYVAD, STER, DISP, LTXFREE
600
CS
0008
DYNJ9682496P
PACK, CYSTO, OR, SURGICAL, STER, LTX, FREE
180
CS
0009
DYNJ9682454Q
PACK, SURG, CUSTOM, ARTHROSCOPY, ARVTC, STER, DISP
10
CS
0010
DYNJ9682720V
CUSTOM-PACK-NEURO-PV
150
CS
0011
DYNJ9682800U
PACK, SURG, ORTHO, STER, DISP
250
CS
0012
DYNJVB91097B
CUSTOM-PACK-PODIATRY-PV-LTXFREE
200
CS
0013
DYNJ908079A
PACK, JOINT, ACCESSORY, STRL
180
CS
0014
DYNJVB91064B
CUSTOM, PACK, VASCULAR, LATEX-FREE
12
CS
0015
DYNJVB91063
PACK, SURG, VASCULAR, EXTREMITY, LTX-FREE
12
CS
0016
SAN73ANVAA
DRAPE, ANGIO, IR, PACK
200
CS
0017
DYNJ0862270A
PACK, EP, LAB, CUSTOM, STERILE, DISP
150
CS
0018
DYNJVB1190
ANGIO PACK-CUSTOM
600
CS
0019
DYNJVB1153
ORAL SURGERY CUSTOM STERIL PACKS
120
CS
0020
DYNJVB1157
PERIO, CUSTOM, SURGERY, PACK
120
CS
0021
DYNJVB1151
CYSTO, CLINIC, CPC, PACK
200
CS
0022
DYNJA404737B
KIT-INTUBATION DISPOSABLE
30
CS
0023
PHS902533005
KIT, CENTRAL, LINE, INSERTION, LF
30
CS
\*See Attachment A for Bill of Materials for each pack/kit.
The period of performance for this requirement is 09/15/2026 03/15/2027. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies at The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90073. Shipping included in cost. FOB is destination.
NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal . The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not conforming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113, Size Standard 800 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. The Contract begins on 09/15/2026. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT Local Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Jasmine Pressley-Barnard, Contracting Officer at jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov with "36C26226Q1325, CUSTOM PACKS in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.

Contracting Officer

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

6515--691-CUSTOM PACKS

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=c2a8fc6bdf49450ea97da3c978468d6d

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Please see below for answers to questions received regarding solicitation 36C26226Q1325. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Clarification of the correct proposal/solicitation response due date
Responses are due Friday, September 11, 2026.
Clarification and reconciliation of the Period of Performance and initial delivery schedule
The period of performance will be for one year Due to the complexity and customization of this product, custom surgical packs shall take no more than 24 weeks to produce, sterilize, and deliver for the initial order after commencement of the forthcoming contract.
Confirmation of whether any option periods are identified for this requirement
There are no option periods for this requirement.
Review and reconsideration of the standard delivery timeline, consistent with industry standard of 2 3 days
Pack deliveries shall be made two business days after receipt of an order if placed before 1:00 p.m. PST, and within three (3) calendar days for orders placed after 1:00 p.mAre the two and three days the amount of days they have to ship the items, or the items have to be delivered? The comment was correct that requirement as almost impossible for non-local vendors to meet. They must get adequate processing time for each order. GLA will have to be responsible and take process and shipping times into consideration when placing orders. Keeping it this way greatly reduces competition.
. Orders shall be delivered no more than three (3) business days.
Consideration of a purchasing commitment of at least 60 days in connection with the three-month inventory requirement
The contractor must maintain at least three (3) months completely assembled custom packs onpacks on hand at all times, The government will make no purchasing commitments above the minimum dollar threshold identified in the requirements contract.
Clarification or reconsideration of the monthly-in-arrears invoicing structure
Per government regulations payment is due 30 days after the latter of receiving a proper invoice or government acceptance of the items. Billing monthly ensures a streamlined and consistent process for managing payments .payments.
Inclusion of FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies, consistent with the stated Buy American Act evaluation factor
See pages 3-6 for inclusion of FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies and FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate.
Additionally, Factor 2 of the Evaluation Factors on page 41 of the RFQ now reads:
ii. Factor 2 The Offeror shall identify the percentage of items within the proposed custom surgical and non surgical packs that are manufactured in the United States. The Offeror shall also identify the percentage of items manufactured in each foreign country, clearly listing the countries of origin and the proportion of total components sourced from each location. The Offeror must ensure the percentages provided are accurate and reflect the total composition of each pack. In addition, the Offeror shall complete and submit the Buy American Certificate and Made in America Certificate PPE included in this solicitation.
Removal or clarification of the Non-Manufacturer Rule Compliance evaluation factor in light of the standing waiver
Per VA regulation, a certification is still required for SDVOSB/VOSB set asides. Evaluation factor #3 will remain in the solicitation unchanged.
Clarification on Make PPE in America Act applicability to sterile surgical gowns
A waiver for all non-domestic items relevant to this acquisition is under review.
Buy American-SuppliesÂ (Oct 2022)
(a)Â Definitions. As used in this clause
Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item
(1)Â Means any item of supply (includingÂ constructionÂ material) that is
(i)Â AÂ commercial productÂ (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of commercial product at FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR)Â 2.101);
(ii)Â Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and
(iii)Â Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and
(2)Â Does not include bulk cargo, as defined inÂ 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agriculturalÂ productsÂ and petroleumÂ products.
ComponentÂ means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into anÂ end product.
Cost of componentsÂ means
(1)Â ForÂ componentsÂ purchased by the Contractor, theÂ acquisitionÂ cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into theÂ end productÂ (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or
(2)Â ForÂ componentsÂ manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of theÂ component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit.Â Cost of componentsÂ does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of theÂ end product.
Critical componentÂ means aÂ componentÂ that is mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list ofÂ critical componentsÂ is at FARÂ 25.105Â .
Domestic end productÂ means
(1)Â For anÂ end productÂ that does not consist wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-
(i)Â An unmanufacturedÂ end productÂ mined or produced in theÂ United States;
(ii)Â AnÂ end productÂ manufactured in theÂ United States, if-
(A)Â The cost of itsÂ componentsÂ mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all itsÂ components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029.Â ComponentsÂ of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic.Â ComponentsÂ of unknown origin are treated as foreign.Â ScrapÂ generated, collected, and prepared for processing in theÂ United StatesÂ is considered domestic; or
(B)Â TheÂ end productÂ is a COTS item; or
(2)Â For anÂ end productÂ that consists wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, anÂ end productÂ manufactured in theÂ United States, if the cost ofÂ foreign iron and steelÂ constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all theÂ componentsÂ used in theÂ end product. The cost ofÂ foreign iron and steelÂ includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron orÂ steelÂ millÂ productsÂ (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of theÂ end productÂ and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ excluding COTSÂ fasteners. Iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If theÂ end productÂ contains multipleÂ components, the cost of all the materials used in suchÂ end productÂ is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".
End productÂ means those articles, materials, andÂ suppliesÂ to be acquired under the contract for public use.
FastenerÂ means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples ofÂ fastenersÂ are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.
Foreign end productÂ means anÂ end productÂ other than aÂ domestic end product.
Foreign iron and steelÂ means iron orÂ steelÂ productsÂ not produced in theÂ United States. Produced in theÂ United StatesÂ means that all manufacturing processes of the iron orÂ steelÂ mustÂ take place in theÂ United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement ofÂ steelÂ additives. The origin of the elements of the iron orÂ steelÂ is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.
Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of bothÂ means that the cost of the iron andÂ steelÂ content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all itsÂ components. The cost of iron andÂ steelÂ is the cost of the iron orÂ steelÂ millÂ productsÂ (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ excluding COTSÂ fasteners.
SteelÂ means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, andÂ mayÂ include other elements.
United StatesÂ means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, andÂ outlying areas.
(b)Â 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, provides a preference forÂ domestic end productsÂ forÂ suppliesÂ acquired for use in theÂ United States. In accordance withÂ 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for anÂ end productÂ that is a COTS item (seeÂ 12.505(a)(1)), except that for anÂ end productÂ that consists wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron andÂ steelÂ content of theÂ end product, excluding COTSÂ fasteners.
(c)Â OfferorsÂ mayÂ obtain from theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ a list of foreign articles that theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ will treat as domestic for this contract.
(d)Â The ContractorÂ shallÂ deliver onlyÂ domestic end productsÂ except to the extent that it specified delivery ofÂ foreign end productsÂ in the provision of theÂ solicitationÂ entitled "Buy American Certificate."
AlternateÂ IÂ (Oct 2022). As prescribed inÂ 25.1101Â (a)(1)(ii) substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a):
The cost of itsÂ componentsÂ mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ exceedsÂ 65% Â percent of the cost of all itsÂ components.
(End of clause)
52.225-2Â Buy American Certificate
As prescribed inÂ 25.1101(a)(2), insert the following provision:
Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)
(a)Â 
(1)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ certifies that eachÂ end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domesticÂ end productÂ and that each domesticÂ end productÂ listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a criticalÂ component.
(2)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ list as foreignÂ end productsÂ thoseÂ end productsÂ manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ that do not qualify as domesticÂ end products. For those foreign endÂ productsÂ that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, theÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ also indicate whether these foreignÂ end productsÂ exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no .
(3)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ separately list theÂ line item numbersÂ of domesticÂ end productsÂ that contain a criticalÂ componentÂ (see FARÂ 25.105).
(4)Â The terms commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, criticalÂ component, "domesticÂ end product," "end product," and "foreignÂ end product" are defined in the clause of thisÂ solicitationÂ entitled "Buy American-Supplies."
(b)ForeignÂ End Products:
Line ItemÂ No.
Country of Origin
Exceeds 65% domestic content (yes/no)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(b)[List as necessary]
(c)Â DomesticÂ end productsÂ containing a criticalÂ component:
Line ItemÂ No.Â \_\_\_
[List as necessary]
(d)Â The Government will evaluateÂ offersÂ in accordance with the policies and procedures ofÂ partÂ  25Â of the FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation.
(End of provision)
852.225-70 MADE IN AMERICA-PPE ([MAY 2026]) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause
Component, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into PPE.
Domestic PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means PPE, including the materials and components thereof, that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Foreign-made domestic PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means PPE that is assembled outside the United States containing only materials and components that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States.
Foreign PPE means PPE other than domestic PPE or foreign-made domestic PPE.
PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, head and foot coverings, and other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease.
United States, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States.
(b) The Contractor must deliver only domestic PPE, unless it specified delivery of foreign-made domestic or foreign PPE in the provision of the solicitation entitled Made in America Certificate PPE".
(c) The Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act will be applicable if neither domestic PPE nor foreign made domestic PPE is available or is of unreasonable cost.
(End of clause)
852.225-71 MADE IN AMERICA CERTIFICATE PPE (MAY 2026) (DEVIATION)
(a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each item of PPE is either domestic, foreign made domestic, or foreign.
(2) The terms domestic PPE, foreign-made domestic PPE, foreign PPE, and PPE, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled Made in America PPE .
(3) The Offeror understands that the Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act will be applicable if neither domestic PPE nor foreign made domestic PPE is available or is of unreasonable cost.
(b) The Offeror must list all offered PPE in the table and indicate the category of PPE (domestic, foreign-made domestic, or foreign).
Line ItemÂ No.
Country of Origin
Domestic PPE, Foreign-made PPE, Foreign PPE
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(c) In the event the Department of Veterans Affairs determines both domestic personal protective equipment and foreign-made domestic personal protective equipment are not available due to nonavailability or unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall comply with the clauses at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies or 52.225-3 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act and the provisions at FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate or 52.225-4 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Certificate or the clause at FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and the provision at FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate, as identified in the solicitation.
(End of provision)]

Page 2 of 2 Please see below for answers to questions received regarding solicitation 36C26226Q1325. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Clarification of the correct proposal/solicitation response due date Responses are due Friday, September 11, 2026. Clarification and reconciliation of the Period of Performance and initial delivery schedule The period of performance will be for one year Due to the complexity and customization of this product, custom surgical packs shall take no more than 24 weeks to produce, sterilize, and deliver for the initial order after commencement of the forthcoming contract. Confirmation of whether any option periods are identified for this requirement There are no option periods for this requirement. Review and reconsideration of the standard delivery timeline, consistent with industry standard of 2 3 days Pack deliveries shall be made two business days after receipt of an order if placed before 1:00 p.m. PST, and within three (3) calendar days for orders placed after 1:00 p.mAre the two and three days the amount of days they have to ship the items, or the items have to be delivered? The comment was correct that requirement as almost impossible for non-local vendors to meet. They must get adequate processing time for each order. GLA will have to be responsible and take process and shipping times into consideration when placing orders. Keeping it this way greatly reduces competition. . Orders shall be delivered no more than three (3) business days. Consideration of a purchasing commitment of at least 60 days in connection with the three-month inventory requirement The contractor must maintain at least three (3) months completely assembled custom packs onpacks on hand at all times, The government will make no purchasing commitments above the minimum dollar threshold identified in the requirements contract. Clarification or reconsideration of the monthly-in-arrears invoicing structure Per government regulations payment is due 30 days after the latter of receiving a proper invoice or government acceptance of the items. Billing monthly ensures a streamlined and consistent process for managing payments .payments. Inclusion of FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies, consistent with the stated Buy American Act evaluation factor See pages 3-6 for inclusion of FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies and FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. Additionally, Factor 2 of the Evaluation Factors on page 41 of the RFQ now reads: ii. Factor 2 The Offeror shall identify the percentage of items within the proposed custom surgical and non surgical packs that are manufactured in the United States. The Offeror shall also identify the percentage of items manufactured in each foreign country, clearly listing the countries of origin and the proportion of total components sourced from each location. The Offeror must ensure the percentages provided are accurate and reflect the total composition of each pack. In addition, the Offeror shall complete and submit the Buy American Certificate and Made in America Certificate PPE included in this solicitation. Removal or clarification of the Non-Manufacturer Rule Compliance evaluation factor in light of the standing waiver Per VA regulation, a certification is still required for SDVOSB/VOSB set asides. Evaluation factor #3 will remain in the solicitation unchanged. Clarification on Make PPE in America Act applicability to sterile surgical gowns A waiver for all non-domestic items relevant to this acquisition is under review. Buy American-SuppliesÂ (Oct 2022) (a)Â Definitions. As used in this clause Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item (1)Â Means any item of supply (includingÂ constructionÂ material) that is (i)Â AÂ commercial productÂ (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of commercial product at FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation (FAR)Â 2.101); (ii)Â Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and (iii)Â Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2)Â Does not include bulk cargo, as defined inÂ 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agriculturalÂ productsÂ and petroleumÂ products. ComponentÂ means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into anÂ end product. Cost of componentsÂ means (1)Â ForÂ componentsÂ purchased by the Contractor, theÂ acquisitionÂ cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into theÂ end productÂ (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or (2)Â ForÂ componentsÂ manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of theÂ component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit.Â Cost of componentsÂ does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of theÂ end product. Critical componentÂ means aÂ componentÂ that is mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list ofÂ critical componentsÂ is at FARÂ 25.105Â . Domestic end productÂ means (1)Â For anÂ end productÂ that does not consist wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both- (i)Â An unmanufacturedÂ end productÂ mined or produced in theÂ United States; (ii)Â AnÂ end productÂ manufactured in theÂ United States, if- (A)Â The cost of itsÂ componentsÂ mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all itsÂ components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029.Â ComponentsÂ of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic.Â ComponentsÂ of unknown origin are treated as foreign.Â ScrapÂ generated, collected, and prepared for processing in theÂ United StatesÂ is considered domestic; or (B)Â TheÂ end productÂ is a COTS item; or (2)Â For anÂ end productÂ that consists wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, anÂ end productÂ manufactured in theÂ United States, if the cost ofÂ foreign iron and steelÂ constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all theÂ componentsÂ used in theÂ end product. The cost ofÂ foreign iron and steelÂ includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron orÂ steelÂ millÂ productsÂ (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of theÂ end productÂ and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ excluding COTSÂ fasteners. Iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If theÂ end productÂ contains multipleÂ components, the cost of all the materials used in suchÂ end productÂ is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components". End productÂ means those articles, materials, andÂ suppliesÂ to be acquired under the contract for public use. FastenerÂ means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples ofÂ fastenersÂ are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws. Foreign end productÂ means anÂ end productÂ other than aÂ domestic end product. Foreign iron and steelÂ means iron orÂ steelÂ productsÂ not produced in theÂ United States. Produced in theÂ United StatesÂ means that all manufacturing processes of the iron orÂ steelÂ mustÂ take place in theÂ United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement ofÂ steelÂ additives. The origin of the elements of the iron orÂ steelÂ is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign. Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of bothÂ means that the cost of the iron andÂ steelÂ content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all itsÂ components. The cost of iron andÂ steelÂ is the cost of the iron orÂ steelÂ millÂ productsÂ (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron orÂ steelÂ componentsÂ excluding COTSÂ fasteners. SteelÂ means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, andÂ mayÂ include other elements. United StatesÂ means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, andÂ outlying areas. (b)Â 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, provides a preference forÂ domestic end productsÂ forÂ suppliesÂ acquired for use in theÂ United States. In accordance withÂ 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for anÂ end productÂ that is a COTS item (seeÂ 12.505(a)(1)), except that for anÂ end productÂ that consists wholly orÂ predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron andÂ steelÂ content of theÂ end product, excluding COTSÂ fasteners. (c)Â OfferorsÂ mayÂ obtain from theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ a list of foreign articles that theÂ Contracting OfficerÂ will treat as domestic for this contract. (d)Â The ContractorÂ shallÂ deliver onlyÂ domestic end productsÂ except to the extent that it specified delivery ofÂ foreign end productsÂ in the provision of theÂ solicitationÂ entitled "Buy American Certificate." AlternateÂ IÂ (Oct 2022). As prescribed inÂ 25.1101Â (a)(1)(ii) substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a): The cost of itsÂ componentsÂ mined, produced, or manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ exceedsÂ 65% Â percent of the cost of all itsÂ components. (End of clause) 52.225-2Â Buy American Certificate As prescribed inÂ 25.1101(a)(2), insert the following provision: Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) (a)Â  (1)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ certifies that eachÂ end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domesticÂ end productÂ and that each domesticÂ end productÂ listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a criticalÂ component. (2)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ list as foreignÂ end productsÂ thoseÂ end productsÂ manufactured in theÂ United StatesÂ that do not qualify as domesticÂ end products. For those foreign endÂ productsÂ that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, theÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ also indicate whether these foreignÂ end productsÂ exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no . (3)Â TheÂ OfferorÂ shallÂ separately list theÂ line item numbersÂ of domesticÂ end productsÂ that contain a criticalÂ componentÂ (see FARÂ 25.105). (4)Â The terms commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, criticalÂ component, "domesticÂ end product," "end product," and "foreignÂ end product" are defined in the clause of thisÂ solicitationÂ entitled "Buy American-Supplies." (b)ForeignÂ End Products: Line ItemÂ No. Country of Origin Exceeds 65% domestic content (yes/no) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (b)[List as necessary] (c)Â DomesticÂ end productsÂ containing a criticalÂ component: Line ItemÂ No.Â \_\_\_ [List as necessary] (d)Â The Government will evaluateÂ offersÂ in accordance with the policies and procedures ofÂ partÂ  25Â of the FederalÂ AcquisitionÂ Regulation. (End of provision) 852.225-70 MADE IN AMERICA-PPE ([MAY 2026]) (DEVIATION) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Component, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into PPE. Domestic PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means PPE, including the materials and components thereof, that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. Foreign-made domestic PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means PPE that is assembled outside the United States containing only materials and components that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. Foreign PPE means PPE other than domestic PPE or foreign-made domestic PPE. PPE, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, head and foot coverings, and other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. United States, as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (b) The Contractor must deliver only domestic PPE, unless it specified delivery of foreign-made domestic or foreign PPE in the provision of the solicitation entitled Made in America Certificate PPE". (c) The Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act will be applicable if neither domestic PPE nor foreign made domestic PPE is available or is of unreasonable cost. (End of clause) 852.225-71 MADE IN AMERICA CERTIFICATE PPE (MAY 2026) (DEVIATION) (a)(1) The Offeror certifies that each item of PPE is either domestic, foreign made domestic, or foreign. (2) The terms domestic PPE, foreign-made domestic PPE, foreign PPE, and PPE, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled Made in America PPE . (3) The Offeror understands that the Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act will be applicable if neither domestic PPE nor foreign made domestic PPE is available or is of unreasonable cost. (b) The Offeror must list all offered PPE in the table and indicate the category of PPE (domestic, foreign-made domestic, or foreign). Line ItemÂ No. Country of Origin Domestic PPE, Foreign-made PPE, Foreign PPE \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (c) In the event the Department of Veterans Affairs determines both domestic personal protective equipment and foreign-made domestic personal protective equipment are not available due to nonavailability or unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall comply with the clauses at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies or 52.225-3 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act and the provisions at FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate or 52.225-4 Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Certificate or the clause at FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and the provision at FAR 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate, as identified in the solicitation. (End of provision)]

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