6515--RFQ Sentinel XL Breathing Device SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9, is seeking quotes for 15 Sentinel XL CBRN breathing device kits manufactured by ILC Dover, with quotes due May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT and questions due May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside; all vendors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

Place of performance is Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Delivery is FOB Destination by September 30, 2026. Each kit includes manufacturer part number S-5000-01 (CBRN system with rechargeable NiMH battery, blower, battery charger, flow meter, chemical cartridges, waist belt, duffel bag, and butyl hood assembly with breathing tube), along with components S-2002 and S-2003. The contractor must also provide 3 additional Sentinel cartridges (part number S-2016). NAICS code is 339113; PSC code is 6515.

Quoters must submit completed SF 1449 forms with unit prices and line-item amounts, certifications of Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliance, proof of authorization as a distributor from ILC Dover, and certifications regarding limitations on subcontracting. The Non-Manufacturer Rule under 13 CFR 121.406 does not apply to this acquisition. Kits may be provided through Federal Supply Schedule contracts for TAA compliance; additional cartridges are covered under FAR 25.104(a)(30) as spare parts for foreign-manufactured equipment where domestic alternatives are unavailable.

The contract is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a single award and performance period from July 31, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Evaluation uses best value, comparing price, contractor experience, and past performance. Payment is via Electronic Funds Transfer upon delivery and acceptance.