6515--Brand Name or Equal Candela Corporation GentleMax Pro Plus Laser Hair Removal System

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to solicit for brand name or equal Candela Corp. Laser Hair Removal Machine as a 100% Small Business Set-aside in the open market. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of VA San Francisco Health Care System.

The specific items required are as follows:

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

1.00

EA

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Gentle Max Pro Plus Laser System

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GMPP CE WITH DCD

0002

1.00

EA

__________________

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Large spot option kit, DCD for gentl max pro plus

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 7123-CE-0652

0003

1.00

EA

__________________

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Gentle Cool Pro DCD Cryogen

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1600-00-0219

0004

1.00

EA

__________________

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Shipping & Handling Med laser Med Best Way

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0801-00-0095

VA s Gray Market Counterfeit Items VAAR 852.212-72 is applicable. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the item identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such aforementioned authority.

The solicitation for this action will be posted to beta.sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the proposed acquisition strategy. Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about August 15, 2022.

Please respond to Nathan.Britt2@va.gov no later than Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm Pacific time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.

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