6515--nikon dual head microscope system "brand name only" OEM letter from manufacturer is required. If no OEM letter vendor will be considered nonresponsive.
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24525Q0797
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 5
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Baltimore VA Medical Center 10 North Green Street
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 at Baltimore VA Medical Center is soliciting quotations for a Nikon Dual Head Microscope System through a brand name only procurement under solicitation number 36C24525Q0797. The procurement includes 22 line items comprising a Nikon Eclipse CI-L-Plus Upright Microscope System with dual view module, eyepieces, objective lenses, power cords, blue light blocking filter, microscope pad, on-site installation by a factory authorized representative, initial training, instruction manuals, and a lens cleaning kit. A critical requirement mandates that all offerors must provide an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) letter from Nikon or they will be considered non-responsive, and vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller verified through manufacturer documentation. The government will evaluate quotations based on price only, seeking the best benefit and most advantageous offer. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Mohsin Abbas by August 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on August 20, 2025.
This procurement operates under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, though no specific set-aside designation is applied. While Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses must be verified through the SBA website at the time of quote receipt and award, the solicitation is open to all qualifying businesses. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order. All equipment must be delivered to the Baltimore VA Medical Center warehouse located at 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The procurement includes strict requirements for new, authentic OEM products only, explicitly prohibiting used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items, with all software licensing, warranty, and service requirements adhering to the manufacturer's terms and conditions.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
General Information
Document Type:
Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:
36C24525Q0797
Posted Date:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Response Date:
Monday, August 25, 2025
Product or Service Code:
6515
Set Aside:
N/A
NAICS Code:
339112, Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing.
Contracting Office Address
The Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 5
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10 North Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.
This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, Surgical & Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. Set-Aside: N/A - SDVOSB s Offerors must be verified in the SBA Website, U.S. Small Business Administration: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov, at the time of receipt of quotes and at the time of award.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene Street MD, 21201 is soliciting quotations from all businesses to provide Nikon Dual Head Microscope System Brand Name Only at the VISN 05 facility listed below. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below.
All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: (See Attachments).
Place of Performance: VISN 05 Medical Center.
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10 North Green Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hours of Operation:
Baltimore VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 60 days from the contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse above during normal business hours from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM (EST), Monday through Friday.
Government Responsibilities:
No Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided.
The Government will provide access to areas and an escort when required by participating in Medical Center policy.
The Government will provide applicable VA Polices, Handbooks, Guides, Regulations and Medical Center Memorandums
The Government will unilaterally award Task Orders to fund the required services for each facility.
The Contract Specialist for this contract will be:
Mohsin Abbas
Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
The Government Point of Contact for this Requirements will be:
VA POC: Valerie Thomas
Email: Valerie.Thomas4@va.gov.
E. Price Schedule:
The contractor must provide a price quote for each CLIN designated in Attachment 2 to be considered for the award.
See Attachment 1: Price Quote Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Table
F. Evaluation of Quotes:
The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonably. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the proposer responsible whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.
** See Details in 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items **
Specific quote requirements are detailed in attached FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items .
Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform an evaluation using a comparative evaluation of the services quoted in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the quote that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement.
Contractors may submit more than one quote; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and prices in response to this request for a quote.
Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a product that meets(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining issues.
G. Clauses and Provisions:
The clauses and provisions for this solicitation are found in Attachment S02 Attachment 1 RFQ 36C24525Q0797. The Clauses and Provisions provide additional information regarding the requirements for quote submission and evaluation.
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for supplies as defined herein.  The government intends to award firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Orders will then be placed against this contract. All quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
All quotations shall be sent via email to Mohsin Abbas, Contract Specialist,
Mohsin.Abbas2 @va.gov . Submission shall be received no later than 12:00 EST on August 25, 2025. Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure the Government s timely receipt of their quote.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Mohsin Abbas, Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
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