6515--Dermatology Laser

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking to procure a DermaV laser system for the San Diego VA Medical Center through a Request for Quote (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C26223Q1177. The procurement targets a specific dermatology laser with precise technical requirements, including FDA approval, 532nm/1064nm wavelengths, and multiple spot size cartridges ranging from 2-16mm. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and lowest price, with quotes limited to 15 pages and requiring clear evidence that proposed "equal" items meet all specified salient characteristics. Key dates include a May 22, 2025 deadline for questions and a May 27, 2025 deadline for quote submissions at 4:00 PM PST.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), categorized under NAICS Code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments. The place of performance is located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego, California, with the contract expected to be a firm-fixed-price award. The procurement is being managed by the VA Network Contracting Office in Long Beach, California, with Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick serving as the primary point of contact. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation indicates a focused procurement for a specific medical laser system. The contract includes a 60-day archive period following the response deadline, suggesting potential flexibility in the procurement timeline.