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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items issued as a Small Business set-aside by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, specifically for the Cleveland VA Medical Center. The solicitation seeks quotes for the purchase of one UltraSAFE Unit: Automatic Formalin Dispensing System for the Surgical Department. The NAICS code is 333914, and the FSC/PSC is 6515. The procurement is driven by a safety concern identified during a safety department walkthrough in the operating room; Cleveland VAMC is the only surgical facility within VISN that does not currently have this equipment, and the absence of an UltraSAFE dispenser poses potential risks to patients and OR staff in the event of a formalin spill. The system will ensure compliance with VA guidelines and address documented issues with existing hood systems and personal protective equipment protocols.

Quotes must be submitted to Kevin Peeples at kevin.peeples@va.gov and should reference solicitation number 36C25026Q1047. The solicitation closes on September 21, 2026, at 09:00 AM. This announcement serves as the combined synopsis and solicitation notice, with no separate written solicitation document to be issued. The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 and follows FAR subpart 12.6 streamlined procedures for commercial items.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT*
541-26-3-250-0496 - UltraSAFE Automatic Formalin Dispensing System

This is a Small Business Only Set-Aside

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
44131
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25026Q1047
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
09-21-2026 09:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
This is a Small Business Only Set-Aside
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
333914
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Kevin Peeples Kevin.peeples@va.gov 216-716-1600

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS
Cleveland VA Medical Center

10701 East Blvd

Cleveland OH

POSTAL CODE
44106
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL
https://www.va.gov/
URL DESCRIPTION
Veterans Affairs Home Page
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
Kevin.peeples@va.gov
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Contracting Specialist

DESCRIPTION

*= Required Field
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.

This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333914. The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The NCO 10 for Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase the “UltraSAFE Unit: Automatic Formalin Dispensing System” for Surgical Department. This solicitation closes on September 21, 2026 @ 09:00 AM. Quotes should be submitted to Kevin Peeples kevin.peeples@va.gov Please reference 36C25026Q1047

1. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR

NA

2. Contract Title.

Cleveland VAMC - UltraSAFE Unit

3. Background.

Safety Department performed a walk thru in the OR and a safety concern was raised by the safety department because of a lack of an Ultrasafe Formalin Dispenser. Not having this UltraSafe dispense could cause harm to patients/OR staff if Formalin spills and is not handled properly Cleveland VAMC is the only surgical facility in the VISN that does not have one.

4. Scope.

The Purchase of the UltraSAFE Unit will allow Cleveland VAMC OR department to be compliant with VA guidelines also have the equipment needed to keep our veterans and OR staff safe in case of a Formalin spill there have been issues with the hood system and PPE being used and this new system would address all those concerns.

5. Specific Tasks.

The Contractor shall provide the Cleveland VAMC Surgical Service the UltraSAFE Unit and all accessories that are part of the system listed on the quote.

6. Performance Monitoring The COR will work with warehouse staff and biomedical engineering to ensure delivery and incoming inspection to determine fitness for use.

7. Security Requirements The requirements do not apply; The contractor will not have access to VA sensitive information.

8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

Not Applicable

9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work.

N/A

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI).

No potential conflicts of Interest.

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements.

N/A

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.

Shipping will be determined by the vendor upon receiving PO.

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.

The COR will monitor delivery and consult with local biomedical staff to determine if the equipment received is suitable for use and meets the specifications of the SOW.

10. Risk Control The Surgical Service will follow any safety recommendations given by the vendor and biomed for the equipment.

11. Place of Performance:

The place of performance was at:

Cleveland VAMC 10701 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106

12. Period of Performance.

One Time Buy

13. Delivery Schedule.

Details of delivery to be finalized by Cleveland VAMC and vendor after contract have been awarded.

SUBMISSION

Responses to this solicitation shall be submitted via email to kevin.peeples@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than September 21, 2026, at 09:00am EST, (Eastern Standard Time). Please reference 36C25026Q1047

CLAUSES

FAR Number
Title
Date
52.209-6
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT
JAN 2025
52.212-4
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS
NOV 2023

52.212-5

52.222-90

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS ALTERNATE II (JUL 2012)

ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

JAN 2025

APR 2026

52.232-33

PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.252-2
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
FEB 1998
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
52.233-1
DISPUTES
MAY 2014
52.233-3
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
AUG 1996

852.219-76

852.203-70 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (DEVIATION)

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

JAN 2023

MAY 2018

852.232-72
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
NOV 2018
852.237-70
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
OCT 2019

PROVISIONS

52.212-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS
SEP 2023
52.212-2
EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
NOV 2021
52.212-3
OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS
MAY 2024

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