4220--Diving Equipment for the VRE Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks diving equipment to support the Boston Regional Benefits Office Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, with quotes due June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. This is a total small-business set-aside; Amendment 0001, issued May 27, extended the original June 9 deadline to June 15, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment by that date or face offer rejection.

Place of performance is Marlborough, Massachusetts. The procurement covers 31 line items of specialized diving and safety equipment with specified or brand-or-equal requirements—including Viking dry suits, Kirby Morgan helmets, Spyderco knives, and DUI hot water suits—with full delivery required and no partial delivery accepted. The contract period runs June 22 through August 21, 2026. NAICS code is 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing); PSC is 4220 (Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment).

Evaluation weights technical acceptability (pass/fail on specifications and delivery capability) and price equally. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified offerors receive a 10% price evaluation advantage; Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) offerors receive 5%. Quotes must be submitted via email (5 MB maximum) in three volumes: Technical (10-page limit with specification sheets for non-brand items and estimated delivery times), Price (completed schedule, no page limit), and Solicitation Documents (completed SF1449, amendments, and Buy American Certificate). Questions are due June 2 at 4:00 PM EST to Lisa Winkler (Lisa.Winkler@va.gov). Payment is by electronic funds transfer per the Prompt Payment Act after delivery and acceptance.