6515 -- Workstation Tables RFQ

2026-11-03

RFQ 36C24526Q0382 ( i ) This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12 . 6 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued . ( ii ) The solicitation number 36C24526Q0382 is issued as a Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation . The Government intends to award a single Firm - Fixed Price ( FFP ) award contract . ( iii ) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026 - 01 , 03 / 13 / 2026 . ( iv ) This solicitation intends to award a contract through a SDVOSB set - aside competition . The NAICS North American Industrial Classification System Code 339112 with a size standard of 1 , 000 Employees . ( v ) See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line - item numbers , items , quantities , and units of measure . ( vi ) The Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) seeks to make a procurement for a Sterile Processing Prep and Pack Workstation Tables for the Baltimore VA Medical Center . See Attachment A for a listing of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements . Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical , functional , or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation , otherwise it will be considered non - responsive . The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52 . 211 - 6 . The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive , not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory . The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name or equal to supplies being requested . ( vii ) Delivery Requirements : Place of Delivery : Department of Veterans Affairs Sterile Processing Service Hospital BD - 105 Baltimore VA Medical Center 10 N Greene Street Baltimore , MD 21201 Period of Performance / Delivery Timeframe : 60 Days ARO Additional Delivery Requirements All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination . ( viii ) The provision at 52 . 212 - 1 , Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items , applies to this solicitation . Addendum : All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Monday , March 30 , 2026 , at 10 : 00AM EST . Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C24526Q0382 within subject line of the email . Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date / time shall be considered non - responsive and will not be considered for award . Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than 48 hours from the release of the solicitation . Offers shall be sent by email to Michael . Jones16 @ va . gov ( ix ) 52 . 212 - 2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items ( Oct 2014 ) ( a ) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government , price and other factors considered . The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers : Lowest priced quotation that meets all requirements in attachment A , salient characteristics , statement of work , the standards of responsibility , all deliveries requirements and any other stated requirements . Acceptability of equipment / services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator ( s ) and verification that any equal - to items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation . Submissions to this solicitation must show clear , compelling and convincing evidence that equal - to items meet all the salient characteristics ( see Attachment A ). Offers that include any items that are not determined as Brand Name or Equal shall result in an unacceptable offer . See 52 . 211 - 6 Brand Name or Equal for additional information . ( b ) Options . The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement . The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced . Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option ( s ). ( c ) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer , mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days , shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party . Before the offer s specified expiration time , the Government may accept an offer ( or part of an offer ), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt , unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award . ( End of Provision ) ( x ) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52 . 212 - 3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items , with this solicitation or ensure SAM . gov is updated with current information . ( xi ) The clause at 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items , applies to this acquisition . ( xii ) The clause at 52 . 212 - 5 , Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items , applies to this acquisition . ( xiii ) The following clauses also apply : 52 . 211 - 6 - Brand Name or Equal ( Aug 1999 ) ( a ) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal , the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs . The salient physical , functional , or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation . ( b ) To be considered for award , offers of equal products , including equal products of the brand name manufacturer , must ( 1 ) Meet the salient physical , functional , or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation ; ( 2 ) Clearly identify the item by ( i ) Brand name , if any ; and ( ii ) Make or model number ; ( 3 ) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations , drawings , or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer ; and ( 4 ) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements . Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification . ( c ) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer . The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer . ( d ) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product , the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation . ( End of clause ) 52 . 217 - 6 - Â Option for Increased Quantity ( Mar 1989 ) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified . The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 Days not to exceed a 50 % of any and all line items within Attachment A Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract , unless the parties otherwise agree . ( End of clause ) 52 . 217 - 9 - Â Option to Extend the Term of the Contract . ( Mar 2000 ) Â Â Â Â Â Â ( a ) Â The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires . The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension . Â Â Â Â Â Â ( b ) If the Government exercises this option , the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause . Â Â Â Â Â Â ( c ) Â The total duration of this contract , including the exercise of any options under this clause , shall not exceed 12 Months . ( End of clause ) Grey Market Items ( a ) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s ( OEM ) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors . This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies , medical equipment and / or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment ( i . e . replacement parts ) for VA Medical Centers . No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable . ( b ) Vendor shall be an OEM , authorized dealer , authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies , medical equipment and / or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment ( i . e . replacement parts ), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM , such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM . All software licensing , warranty and service associated with the medical supplies , medical equipment and / or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions . ( c ) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order / award constitutes a breach of contract . Accordingly , the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies . This includes termination of the contract or , solely at the VA s election , allowing the Vendor to replace , at no cost to the Government , any remanufactured or gray market item ( s ) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items . ( End of clause ) In addition , the following clauses shall also apply : 52 . 209 - 6 Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred , suspended , or proposed for debarment Aug 2013 52 . 232 - 18 Availability of Funds Apr 1984 52 . 232 - 33 Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management Jul 2013 52 . 232 - 40 Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors Dec 2013 52 . 233 - 1 Disputes May 2014 52 . 233 - 3 Protest after award Aug 1996 52 . 252 - 2 Clauses incorporated by reference Feb 1998 852 . 203 - 70 Commercial advertising Jan 2008 852 . 232 - 72 Electronic submission of payment requests Nov 2012 The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following : http :// www . acquisition . gov / comp / far / index . html http :// www . va . gov / oal / library / vaar / index . asp The following provisions shall also apply : 52 . 204 - 7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 52 . 204 - 16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Oct 2016 52 . 209 - 7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Oct 2018 52 . 217 - 5 Evaluation of Options Jul 1990 52 . 233 - 2 Service of Protest Sep 2006 852 . 233 - 70 Protest Content / Alternative Dispute Resolution Oct 2018 852 . 252 - 70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference Jan 2008 ( xiv ) N / A

Maryland

2026-04-08