6515--Lead Aprons and Accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking lead aprons and accessories for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System through Solicitation 36C26225Q0206. The procurement includes a comprehensive range of radiation protective equipment such as lead aprons, thyroid shields, protective eyewear, and apron racks, with many items requiring custom embroidery and specific staff name tags. Vendors must submit written offers with detailed spec-sheets via email to israel.garcia2@va.gov by December 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST. The solicitation requires compliance with Buy American Act provisions and Trade Agreements Act standards, and vendors must provide documentation of authorized distributor status. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to prioritize technical specifications, brand equivalency (with preference for AADCO MED INC brand), and compliance with protective equipment standards.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 339113, with a size standard of 800 employees. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with FOB destination delivery terms, covering approximately 75 specific line items of radiation protection equipment. The place of performance is located at 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012, with the contract effective date of December 11, 2024. Specific order quantities include various sized lead aprons with 0.35-0.5mm lead protection, custom colored accessories, and specialized protective gear for medical staff. While no specific total contract value is provided, the detailed line items suggest a comprehensive and potentially significant procurement of medical protective equipment for the VA healthcare facility.