6515--RFQ | BRAND NAME - R821 Tricolor Multichannel Fiber Photometry System

The VA Palo Alto Health Care System intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Brand Name R821 Tricolor Multichannel Fiber Photometry System through a firm-fixed-price solicitation under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The procurement will be conducted through RFQ #36C26125Q0218, targeting scientific analytical laboratory equipment for medical research purposes. Vendors must submit an itemized quote accompanied by comprehensive technical supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with the solicitation's salient characteristics. All quotes must be emailed to Edward Hunter and Janetra Johnson by February 13, 2025, with no telephone communication permitted. Evaluation will focus on the technical documentation's ability to meet the specific requirements outlined in the solicitation, with an emphasis on precise instrument specifications and vendor qualifications.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516). The place of performance will be the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California, with the contract managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 in Fresno. While specific award value details are not provided, the procurement falls under Product Service Code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The solicitation suggests a structured procurement process with strict documentation requirements and a focused acquisition timeline. Interested small businesses should carefully review the complete RFQ documentation to ensure full compliance with the technical and administrative requirements of this specialized scientific equipment procurement.