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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO Part 12 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C25026Q0744, in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED and a written solicitation will not be issued. Awards resulting from the (RFQ) will be based on Best Value to the Department of Veterans Affairs giving consideration to: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Price. This acquisition is Unrestricted, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 and has a size standard of 800 employees. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-007, effective March 13, 2026. The Government will issue a Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Background.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), requires 3D Digital Anatomy Printers.

2. Scope:

Contractor shall coordinate delivery and installation with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the facility.

3. Specific Tasks.

The requirement is for brand name or equal to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Stratasys Digital Anatomy Printing System:

Digital anatomy materials are redefining medical simulation and training by enabling the creation of highly realistic anatomical models that replicate the look, feel, and mechanical behavior of human tissue. Materials shall provide soft, tissue-like properties that help mimic organs and vascular structures, and delivers realistic drilling, cutting, and tactile feedback for orthopedic and craniofacial applications. Together, these advanced materials allow clinicians, researchers, and educators to practice procedures, evaluate devices, and improve surgical planning using patient-specific models that closely mirror real-world anatomy, ultimately enhancing training, innovation, and patient care.

4. Period of Performance:

30 Days ARO

5. Place of Performance:

The supplies shall be delivered to the warehouse.

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service 10701 East Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44106

6. Government Holidays:

National holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows:

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. Also, included would be any day specifically declared by the President.

7. Clauses and Provisions:

The following clauses apply to this acquisition: RFO 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025), with the following added as addenda to the clause. RFO 52.212-4(c) is revised as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, except for administrative changes, including changes in the paying office, appropriation data, and other changes authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer pursuant to RFO 43.103(b). Addendum to RFO 52.212-4 includes: RFO 52.203-6 Alternate I; RFO 52.203-17; RFO 52.203-19; RFO 52.204-13; RFO 52.209-6; RFO 52.209-9; RFO 52.209-10; RFO 52.216-18, Ordering, with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Such orders may be issued from date of award through June 30, 2031; RFO 52.216-19, Order Limitations, with paragraph (a) $100.00, paragraph (b)(1) $755raph (b)(2) $7,000,000.00, paragraph (b)(3) five (5) calendar days, and paragraph (d) five (5) calendar days; RFO 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, with paragraph (a) 360graph (b) 60 days, and paragraph (c) five (5) years; RFO 52.219-8; RFO 52.219-9; RFO 52.219-16; RFO 52.219-28; VAAR 852.219-9; RFO 52.222-3; RFO 52.222-35; RFO 52.222-36; RFO 52.222-37; RFO 52.222-40; RFO 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026); RFO 52.223-18; RFO 52.225-5; RFO 52.232-33; RFO 52.232-36; RFO 52.232-40; RFO 52.233-3; RFO 52.233-4; RFO 52.242-13; RFO 52.244-6; RFO 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with paragraph (b) completed as follows: https://www.acquisition.gov/RFO-overhaul/RFO-part-deviation-guide/RFO-overhaul-part-52#RFO_52_252_2 and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp; RFO 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses, with paragraph (b) completed as follows: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) and 48 CFR Chapter 8; VAAR 852.201-70, Contracting Officer's Representative; VAAR 852.203-70; VAAR 852.203-71; VAAR 852.232-72; VAAR 852.246-70; and VAAR 852.246-71.

The following provisions apply to this acquisition: RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025), with addenda. Paragraph (c) is revised by changing "30" calendar days to "60" calendar days. RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION OCT 2025); RFO 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services; RFO 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters; RFO 52.216-1, Type of Contract, with the Contract Type identified as Firm-Fixed-Price; RFO 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture; RFO 52.233-2, Service of Protest; RFO 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, with paragraph (b) completed as follows: https://www.acquisition.gov/RFO-overhaul/RFO-part-deviation-guide/RFO-overhaul-part-52#RFO_52_252_1 and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp; VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution; VAAR 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference; VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers; and RFO 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications.

8. Instructions to Offerors:

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT:

Rachelle J. Hamer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

5. PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL BE SUBMITTED USING THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE BELOW.

rachelle.hamer@va.gov

6. SUBMISSION OF OFFER: All information shall be submitted in the manner described below and offerors who do not submit all information may not be considered for award.

1. Offers are to be broken out to include line item pricing for each CLIN with the approximate yearly total for the base period, option years and a grand total.

1. This requirement will be awarded on all-or-none basis.

1. Offerors shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) at the time of quote submission and shall maintain an active SAM registration through contract award and performance.

This solicitation and resulting contract adheres to the format defined in RFO 12 for the acquisition of commercial items. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with RFO Part 12.

9. Offer Evaluation and Award.

This is a competitive Request for Quotes (RFQ) that will be evaluated under RFO Part 12. The Government will issue a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract with one (1) base year, plus (4) four option years, for a total of five years if applicable, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements within this solicitation and will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Capability Past Performance Price

Subcontracting Commitments/Subcontracting Plan - Monitoring and Compliance:

In accordance with RFO 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, offerors that are other than small business concerns shall submit an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their quote. The subcontracting plan shall be submitted in accordance with RFO 19.704 and RFO 52.219-9. Failure to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan may render the quote ineligible for award.

This solicitation includes RFO 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirement. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses.

The contractor is advised that, in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may utilize support contractor(s) to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To the extent such support contractor(s) require access to the contractor's business records or proprietary information in order to perform these functions, the Government will ensure appropriate nondisclosure and conflict-of-interest protections are in place. The contractor shall cooperate with the Government and provide access to records necessary to permit assessment of compliance with subcontracting plan requirements and commitments.

10. Evaluation:

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

The evaluation will be rated on capabilities information submitted and specifications of requirements from the Statement of Work (SOW).

Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price.

Offerors shall submit:

Completed pricing schedule.

Technical proposal demonstrating capability to meet all requirements of the Statement of Work.

Past performance references for contracts of similar size and scope.

Completed representations and certifications as required by the solicitation.

An Offeror’s initial offer should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Offerors are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any Cleveland VAMC personnel to discuss this RFQ during the solicitation and evaluation process.

Quotes must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST), July 22, 2026. Submit quotes via email to rachelle.hamer@va.gov.

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