6515--PureSteel Mobile Soaking Station RFQ SDVOSB for the Hines VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, seeks two Pure Steel Mobile Soaking Stations and related accessories for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, with proposals due August 24. This procurement is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside; only service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses may compete.

Place of performance is the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital Warehouse in Building 220, Hines, Illinois, with delivery scheduled as required/as ordered. The requirement includes nine line items: two PS-MSSPB-34x22 Mobile Soaking Stations, Flexipump independent flushing systems, bracket holders, volume indicator etching plates, timers, power strips, solution holders, factory assembly services, and shipping.

Equipment must meet salient characteristics including stainless steel construction, adjustable height, locking wheels, deep 34" × 22" × 9" soaking capacity, simple drainage systems, and in-service training. Brand name or equal submissions are acceptable; offerors must clearly provide salient characteristics demonstrating equivalence. NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) applies, with a 1,000-employee size standard.

Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. SDVOSB contractors are limited to subcontracting 50% of work to non-SDVOSB entities. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network portal in arrears upon acceptance. Standard FAR clauses apply, including Buy American provisions, security prohibitions, child labor certifications, and electronic funds transfer payment through SAM. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 (posted August 17) prior to the offer deadline.