6640--Ventilated Cage Rack System
ID: 36C24E24Q0091Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

NAICS

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c760cc033996490abf0b81ddf22dbbbe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a ventilated cage rack system to support the Columbia VA Health Care System. The contractor is required to deliver the specified items by January 31, 2025, with an emphasis on small business participation, particularly from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high standards in laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested contractors must submit their offers by the revised deadline of September 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Matenoa Taufa at matenoa.taufa@va.gov.

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    Matenoa TaufaContractor
    matenoa.taufa@va.gov
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    36C24E24Q0091_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for a contractor to provide a Ventilated Cage Rack System for the Columbia VA Health Care System in South Carolina. This notification is preliminary, as the official solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price contract will be released around August 30, 2024. The contract opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business and falls under the NAICS code 332618. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before contract award, and further inquiries regarding the procurement can be directed to Contracting Officer Matenoa Taufa. This presolicitation represents the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities through targeted procurement processes while encouraging small business participation.
    36C24E24Q0091.docx
    The document outlines a solicitation for a contract with the Veterans Health Administration involving the provision of a ventilated cage system to the Columbia VA Health Care System. It specifies that the contractor must deliver specified items by January 31, 2025, with a focus on small business participation, including provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. A request for quotation (RFQ) is invoked, with key sections addressing pricing, delivery schedules, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submissions for payment requests and identifies various clauses that must be acknowledged by potential offerors. The document ensures adherence to industry standards and outlines the evaluation criteria for offerors, including past performance and veterans' participation. Overall, the solicitation reflects the government's commitment to advancing small business engagement and industry standards while fulfilling the needs of the Veterans Health Administration.
    36C24E24Q0091 0001.docx
    This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C24E24Q0091, issued by the Veterans Health Administration's Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA. The primary purpose of this amendment is to clarify the closing date for the submission of offers. The new deadline is set for September 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. The amendment outlines the methods by which bidders can acknowledge receipt of this amendment, either through completing specified items and returning copies, or by referencing the amendment in their submission communications. It highlights the importance of adhering to the submission deadline, noting that failure to do so may result in rejection of offers. The document maintains formal language and structural elements typical in government procurement communications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while providing necessary information for prospective contractors. The amendment emphasizes keeping all other terms and conditions unchanged, focusing solely on the modification related to the closing submission date.
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