RFI 36C25926Q0735 -Information and Required Responses Checklist.pdf

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) and Required Responses Checklist issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, Salt Lake City VAMC.

The VA is seeking potential sources to provide Surgical Helmet Headlamp Systems for the Salt Lake City VAMC under NAICS 339112 (Medical and Surgical Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000 employee size standard. This is a Sources Sought notice only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposals. Responses do not guarantee inclusion on a prospective bidders list or future solicitation copies, and the government assumes no cost responsibility for response preparation. The procurement is subject to Veterans First Contracting Program (VFCP) regulations, including Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), Ostensible Subcontractor Rule (13 C.F.R. § 121.103(h)(4)), Nonmanufacturer Rule (13 C.F.R. § 121.406), Buy American Act/Build America, Buy America Act compliance (FAR Part 25), and Trade Agreements Act requirements (FAR 52.225-5).

All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must register with the SBA VetCert Registry. Responses are due by August 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST and must be submitted via email to thomas.parsons2@va.gov. Vendors must provide written responses to nine required questions addressing work distribution percentages, primary performance responsibility, work breakdown, project management, management and control, subcontractor influence, manufacturer status, Buy American Act/BABA compliance, and Trade Agreements Act compliance, including country of origin and manufacturing details.