6515--RFID Cabinet for Surgery Service

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C25926Q0796
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Department of Veteran Affairs Salt Lake City UT 84148

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 seeks quotes for an RFID cabinet system for surgical inventory management at Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, with proposals due September 10 and questions due September 3. The solicitation is unrestricted and full and open to all business sizes.

Place of performance is 500 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84148. The procurement encompasses seven line items: a TS2-021-208v (or equivalent) 14.9 cubic foot ultra-low temperature freezer, CO2 backup system, freezer accessory kit, barcode scanner, bins and shelving, RFID unit implementation and installation services, and one year of RFID data services and support. The system must provide automated tracking of tissues, implants, blood products, and biologics with real-time inventory visibility, 100% RFID scanning coverage, and integration with InVita UDITracker and hospital EMR/EHR systems. The cabinet must comply with FDA 21 CFR Parts 830 and 820, The Joint Commission implant and tissue tracking standards, American Association of Tissue Banks traceability standards, HIPAA requirements, VA Handbook 6500.6 contract security requirements, and ISO 9001 quality management standards. Prior to award, the UDITracker software requires CIO/Designee review and Information Security Officer coordination. Delivery is FOB Destination with freight included in the freezer line item pricing. The NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a 1,000-employee size standard. Award will be made on a firm-fixed price, all-or-nothing basis to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous considering technical capability, price, Buy American compliance, and authorized distributor status. The contracting officer is Heather Chase at VA Network Contracting Office 19 in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Quotes must be emailed to heather.chase2@va.gov with a 4MB file size limit; hand-carried and faxed quotes will not be accepted.

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Questions and Answers below are referencing RFQ 36C25926Q0796:

Q. Are any additional documents besides the RFQ required to be submitted?

A. No additional documents are required as long as the RFQ meets all requirements. 

Q. Could you inform us how many complete quotations from suppliers your company has received so far?

A. Unfortunately as the solicitation has not closed, we are unable to disclose this information.

Q. Which aspect your company values most for this project?

A. Please refer to the “Instructions to Offerors” as well as the “Evaluation – Commercial Items” sections of the solicitation.

Q The RFQ states that the solicitation is “unrestricted, full and open to all business sizes,” while the incorporated-clause table marks FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, as applicable.

Please confirm which competition status controls for this RFQ: unrestricted/full and open, or Total Small Business Set-Aside.

A. This solicitation is “unrestricted, full and open to all business sizes”.

Update #1 ·

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25926Q0796 RFID Cabinet for Surgery Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

* The deadline for all questions is 12:00pm MST, 9/3/2026

All questions must be submitted in writing no later than the question cut-off date marked above. All questions will be answered officially through an amendment to the solicitation.

** Quotes are to be provided to heather.chase2@va.gov no later than 12:00pm MST, 9/10/2026.

Quotes shall not be hand carried. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. Emailed quotes are the only method of submitted quotes (4MB email limit). The Government reserves the right to make the award solely on initial Quotes received. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office before the deadline specified in the solicitation. This RFQ shall be completed in its entirety, and signed and dated, failure shall not be considered for award.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C25926Q0796. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 17, 2026.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. This solicitation is unrestricted, full and open to all business sizes.

List of Line Items;

Line Item

Description

Qty

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

0001

TS2-021-208v (or equivalent) 14.9 cu ft Freezer

1

EA

$

$

0002

CO2 Backup System

1

EA

$

$

0003

Freezer Accessory Kit

1

EA

$

$

0004

Barcode Scanner

1

EA

$

$

0005

Bins and Shelving

1

EA

$

$

0006

RFID Unit Implementation / Installation

1

JB

$

$

0007

RFID Data Services & Support

1

YR

$

$

Grand Total

$

Description of Requirements for the items/Services to be acquired: see Attachment 1 Statement of Work

*Buy American Vendors are strongly encouraged to include quotes with (all) products manufactured within the U.S. whenever possible although quotes with non-domestic products will not be excluded from the solicitation.

Vendors are required to complete the FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate below and include with their quote in order to verify the Country of Origin (COO) of products included in their quote.

*FOB shall be destination

*Freight shall be added to the price of CLIN 0001 and not be its own line item

*Cut sheets and specification sheets proving the offered product meets all salient characteristics shall be included with the quote

*Quotes shall annotate the expected date of delivery to the specified location

*Quotes shall be accompanied by an authorization letter consistent with the requirements of VAAR 852.212-71(c).

*Failure to meet the salient characteristics below will result in the offeror s quote not being considered for award.

*Failure to provide the required documents or information (information documents, quote with accurate costs, delivery lead time, Buy American certificate, and/or authorized distributor letter) by the quote deadline may result in the offeror s quote not being considered for award.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Invita RFID Cabinet Salient Characteristics

Core Functionality

RFID-enabled ultra-low temperature storage for tissues, implants, blood products, and biologics.

Automated tracking of every item placed in or removed from the freezer.

Real-time visibility of inventory levels with full chain-of-custody history.

Automated expiration alerts and usage reporting

Technical Specifications

Ultra-low temperature capability depending on model (typically -20°C to -80°C).

Integrated high-frequency RFID antennas ensuring 100% scanning coverage.

Secure electronic locking system with access control integration.

High-density storage capacity ranging from ~57 to 192 items (varies by configuration).

Integration & Interoperability

Seamless integration with InVita UDITracker Tissue & Implant Management system.

Compatible with hospital EMR/EHR and MMIS systems using secure API connections.

Supports automated documentation and regulatory compliance workflows

Compliance & Regulatory Features

Supports AATB, FDA, and Joint Commission documentation and tracking requirements.

Maintains complete electronic chain-of-custody for all stored products.

Temperature monitoring compliant with healthcare cold-chain standards

Security & Audit Controls

User-specific access tracking with electronic audit trails.

Automatic logging of any attempt to access or modify stored items.

Tamper-resistant enclosure with secure RFID-tag authentication

Environmental & Operational Features

Energy-efficient cooling system designed for continuous operation.

Battery backup for short-term power outages (model dependent).

Remote monitoring capabilities including temperature alerts and door-open notifications

Performance & Reliability

Validated read accuracy approaching 100% with RFID-tagged items.

Reduces waste and loss through automated expiration and usage tracking.

Demonstrated cost savings (e.g., Reston Hospital reported ~$200k annual waste reduction).

Delivery and acceptance are to be F.O.B Destination (RFO 52.247-34) at:

Department of Veterans Affairs

George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center

500 Foothill Blvd

Salt Lake City, UT 84148

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition

Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

State if quoted items are available and priced through offerors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contract.

If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs, their socioeconomic status must be verified and visible in the SBA Small Business Certification (SBS): https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission AND award, or will be considered non-responsive, and will NOT be considered for award.

Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to placement of any award made resulting from this RFQ. If such contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing contactors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations.

All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror s page limitations unless otherwise indicated in the specific volume instructions below.

All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote.

ADDENDUM to RFO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL

Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (II) Price; (III) Delivery Lead Time; (IV) Buy American Certificate; and (V) Letter of Authorized Distributor (VAAR 852.212-71 (c), as applicable.

Volume I - Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement

The offeror shall submit specifications, cut sheets, or brochures confirming the equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer submitted, meets or exceeds the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation. The product(s) quoted must be identified by brand name, if any, and make or model number.

Volume II Price

Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule provided in Section (v) above: Price/Cost Schedule.

Volume III Delivery Lead Time

The offeror shall state the required number of calendar days to deliver the item, to include installation, if applicable.

Volume IV Buy American Agreements Certificate

The offeror shall complete and submit the included 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate

Volume V Letter of Authorized Distributor

If the offeror is not an OEM, then the offeror shall submit a verifying authorization letter or other documents from the OEM consistent with the requirements of VAAR 852.212-71(c). Verifying letter must be from the OEM.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM to RFO 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror responsible whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1. Technical capability or quality of the item offered to meet the Government requirement

Factor 2. Price

Factor 3. Submission of Buy American Certificate

Factor 4. Submission of Authorized Distributor Letter

Evaluation Approach. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will use comparative analysis. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Factor I. Technical capability or quality offered to meet the Government requirement: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

Factor 2. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to make a price reasonableness determination. Offers that do not meet or exceed the technical capability or quality of the item offered to the Government requirement shall not be selected regardless of price.

Factor 3. Submission of completed Buy American Certificate: The Government will evaluate the information provided in the completed Buy American Certificate for compliance with FAR Part 25. Priority may be given to products made in the US.

Factor 4 Submission of Authorized Distributor Letter: Vendor eligibility will be determined in addition to other evaluation factors above by the submission of a proper OEM letter (see VAAR 852.212-71(c)) from the manufacturer of the products included in the quote.

**The Government may consider an award to other than the lowest priced quoter/offeror if it s in the best interest of the Government.**

If offeror does not provide all volumes as outlined in RFO 52.212-1 Instructions, the offer may be considered nonresponsive.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence IAW 52.212-4(r). By submitting a quote, the offeror understands that quotes will not be referenced in 1449 and clauses incorporated in the solicitation will dictate the contract. All offerors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under the contract IAW RFO 52.212-4(q). The Government reserves the right to deny requests for clause changes that are not included in this solicitation should the request be inconsistent with the RFO or VAAR.

The following RFO clauses are incorporated by reference:

Applicable (X)

Number

Title

Source

X

52.203-6 with Alt I

Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

Statute

X

52.203-13

Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct

Statute

X

52.203-17

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights

Statute

X

52.203-19

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Statute

X

52.204-9

Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

Other

X

52.204-13

System for Award Management Maintenance

Statute

52.204-91

Contractor identification

Other

X

52.209-6

Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

Statute

X

52.209-9

Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

Statute

X

52.209-10

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

Statute

52.219-4

Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

Statute

X

52.219-6

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

Statute

52.219-6 with Alt I

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, with Alternate I

Statute

X

52.219-8

Utilization of Small Business Concerns

Statute

52.219-9

Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Statute

52.219-9 with Alt I

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate I

Statute

52.219-9 with Alt II

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate II

Statute

52.219-9 with Alt III

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate III

Statute

52.219-9 with Alt IV

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with Alternate IV

Statute

52.219-14

Limitations on Subcontracting

Statute

52.219-16

Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan

Statute

52.219-33

Nonmanufacturer Rule

Statute

X

52.222-3

Convict Labor

EO

X

52.222-19

Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

EO

X

52.222-35

Equal Opportunity for Veterans

Statute

52.222-35 with Alt I

Equal Opportunity for Veterans, with Alternate I

Statute

X

52.222-36

Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

Statute

52.222-36 with Alt I

Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, with Alternate I

Statute

X

52.222-37

Employment Reports on Veterans

Statute

X

52.222-40

Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

EO

X

52.222-41

Service Contract Labor Standards

Statute

X

52.222-42

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

_____________ __________________________

_____________ __________________________

Statute

X

52.222-43

Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

Statute

52.222-44

Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

Statute

X

52.222-50

Combating Trafficking in Persons

Statute

52.222-50 with Alt I

Combating Trafficking in Persons, with its Alternate I

Statute

52.222-51

Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements

Other

52.222-53

Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements

Other

X

52.222-54

Employment Eligibility Verification

EO

X

52.222-62

Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

EO

52.223-9

Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

Statute

52.223-9 with Alt I

Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items, with Alternate I

Statute

52.223-11

Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons

Statute

52.223-12

Maintenance

Statute

52.223-20

Aerosols

Statute

52.223-21

Foams

Statute

X

52.223-23

Sustainable Products and Services

Statute

52.224-3

Privacy Training

Statute

52.224-3 with Alt I

Privacy Training, with Alternate I

Statute

52.225-1

Buy American-Supplies

Statute

52.225-1 with Alt I

Buy American-Supplies, with Alternate I

Statute

52.225-3

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act

Statute

52.225-3 with Alt II

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, with Alternate II

Statute

52.225-3 with Alt III

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, with Alternate III

Statute

52.225-3 with Alt IV

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, with Alternate IV

Statute

52.225-5

Trade Agreements

Statute

52.225-19

Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States

Other

52.225-26

Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

Statute

52.226-4

Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside

Statute

52.226-5

Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

Statute

X

52.226-8

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

EO

52.229-12

Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

Statute

52.232-29

Terms for Financing of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Statute

52.232-30

Installment Payments of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Statute

X

52.232-33

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management

Statute

52.232-34

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management

Statute

52.232-36

Payment by Third Party

Statute

X

52.232-40

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

Statute

52.232-90

Fast Payment Procedure

Statute

X

52.233-3

Protest After Award

Statute

X

52.233-4

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

Statute

X

52.240-91

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions

Statute

52.240-91 with Alt I

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, with Alternate I

Statute

52.240-92

Security Requirements

Other

52.240-92 with Alt II

Security Requirements with Alternate II

Other

52.240-93

 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

Â

X

52.244-6

Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Statute

52.247-64

Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels

Statute

52.247-64 with Alt I

Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, with Alternate I

Statute

52.247-64 with Alt II

Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, with Alternate II

Statute

Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions:

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to the prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation DATE)

Definitions. As used in this clause

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

52.225-1 Buy American Supplies (OCT 2022)

Definitions. As used in this clause

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is

A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of commercial product at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101;

Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product.

Cost of components means

For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the end product.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic end product means

For an end product that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both

An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States;

An end product manufactured in the United States, if

The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic; or

The end product is a COTS item; or

(2) For an end product that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, an end product manufactured in the United States, if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all the components used in the end product. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the end product and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the end product contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such end product is calculated in accordance with the definition of cost of components .

End product means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract for public use.

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign end product means an end product other than a domestic end product.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for an end product that is a COTS item (see 12.505(a)(1)), except that for an end product that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the end product, excluding COTS fasteners.

(c) Offerors may obtain from the Contracting Officer a list of foreign articles that the Contracting Officer will treat as domestic for this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products except to the extent that it specified delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the solicitation entitled "Buy American Certificate."

Alternate I (OCT 2022). As prescribed in 25.1101(a)(1)(ii) substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a): (A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components.

(End of Clause)

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)

(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select no .

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, critical component, domestic end product, end product, and foreign end product are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled Buy American Supplies.

Foreign End Products:

Line item No.

Country of origin

Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line item No.

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

852.252-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items:

VAAR Clauses are incorporated by reference as follows:

VAAR 852.203-70

Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.232-72

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.246-71

Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.222-71

Compliance with Executive Order 13899. (DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

VAAR Provisions are incorporated as follows:

VAAR 852.233-70

Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.233-71

Alternate Protest Procedure (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.204-70

Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAR 2026)

VAAR 852.204-72

Personnel Vetting and Credentialing (MAR 2026)

RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer. Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the web sites provided in the provision at RFO 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar

The following RFO provisions are to be incorporated by reference:

Applicable (X)

Number

Title

Source

X

52.203-11

Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

Statute

X

52.203-18

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation

Statute

X

52.204-7

System for Award Management Registration

Statute

52.204-7 with Alt I

System for Award Management Registration, with Alternate I

Statute

52.204-90

Offeror Identification

Statute

52.207-6

Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts)

Statute

52.209-12

Certification Regarding Tax Matters

Statute

52.219-2

Equal Low Bids

Statute

52.222-18

Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products

E.O.

52.222-48

Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification

Other

52.222-52

Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification

Other

52.222-56

Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan

Statute

X

52.222-90

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

E.O.

52.223-4

Recovered Material Certification

Statute

52.225-2

Buy American Certificate

Statute

52.225-4

Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate

Statute

52.225-6

Trade Agreements-Certificate

Statute

52.225-20

Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification

Statute

52.225-25

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

Statute

52.226-3

Disaster or Emergency Area Representation

Statute

X

52.229-3

Federal, State, and Local Taxes

Statute

52.229-11

Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation

Statute

X

52.240-90

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

Statute

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

Date and Time offers are due to heather.chase2l@va.gov by 12:00pm MST, 9/10/2026.

Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:

Heather Chase

heather.chase2@va.gov

Files

File Type Posted
36C25926Q0796 0001.docx DOCX document
Questions and Answers.docx DOCX document
Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx DOCX document
36C25926Q0796.docx DOCX document

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