36C10X26Q0096 0001 - Amendment - Pill Counters.docx

This is an Amendment to a Combined Solicitation that provides answers to vendor questions regarding solicitation 36C10X26Q0096 for Pill Counters. The amendment clarifies that equivalent products sourced through authorized distributors are acceptable provided they meet all required specifications and salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation, with reference to Attachment D, Section D5, page 7. Additionally, the amendment confirms that no preferred delivery timelines have been specified in the solicitation, and vendors should reference Attachment B, Section 5 (Delivery Tickets) on pages 5 and 6 when submitting pricing proposals.

The underlying solicitation is issued by the Strategic Acquisition Center at the Department of Veterans Affairs (Frederick, MD) under Contract Specialist Jalima J. Jones and is for a single award Requirements contract to supply Pill Counters for VA Medical Centers nationwide. The solicitation number is 36C10X26Q0096, with a response deadline of April 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for brand name or equal commercial items under FAR subpart 12.6, with NAICS code 339112 and Product Service Code 6515. The procurement is set-aside for small businesses with a size standard of 800 employees. No additional questions will be accepted after this amendment.