6515--SD/664_manoscan ESO z X1

The purpose of amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C26226Q0828 is to provide the statement of work specifications for this request.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: offers are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number 36C26226Q0828 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)

The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2020- 07, July 2, 2020.

This solicitation intends to award a contract through total small business set-aside procedures to a business associated with NAICS Code 334510 and a size standard of 1250 employees.

The Department of Veterans affairs (VA) seek a contractor to provide IV medical supplies. The requirement is for the Manoscan ESO Z X1 (model number please see below) brand name only.

Offeror quotation must demonstrate meeting physical, functional or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specification for this requirement is listed for Brand Name Only per FAR 11.105.

The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name supplies requested.

Manufacturer: Covidien Sales LLC/Medtronic

Brand Name Item/Part Number: Manoscan ESO Z Cath X1 3890

Line- Item #

Medline Product Number

Description

Qty

1

3890

Manoscan ESO Z Cath X1

3

2

80372

HRM Cather Extended Warranty 1 year

3

Delivery requirements:

Place of Delivery: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego; California (Warehouse)

Delivery Timeframe: Delivery shall be completed within 30 Days after receipt of order (ARO)

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation Addendum:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, June 26th, 2026, 1:00 pm PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26226Q0828 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than June 18th, 2026, 6:00 AM PST. Submit written offers with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Offers shall be sent by email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet:

Vendor Information with SAM UEI

Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions

Items shall be FOB destination. Assembly and installation are required. Please specify offered item manufactured and part number.

Provide an Authorized Distributor Letter/Memo from manufacturer.

Product must comply with the Buy American Act; Trade Agreement Act and all other clauses found in the FAR and any agency-specific regulations that are relevant and specific to this solicitation

(BAA) US law that requires federal agencies to purchase domestic goods and construction materials

For public use withing the United States. The act applies to federal procurement for the government s own use, as well as third-party purchases using federal funds; in accordance with FAR 25.1, particularly

FAR 52.225.1 (Buy American Act-Supplies)

(TAA) Federal law enacted in 1979 (codified at 19 U.S.C. ss 2501 2581) to foster fair and open international Trade while allowing the U.S. to waive certain domestic procurement restrictions; in accordance with FAR 25.4, particularly 52.225-5

25.4, particularly 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements)

Quote must: be on company letterhead and include complete POC contact information, quote expiration and lead time

Offeror must provide Country of Origin of items requested

Offeror must indicate whether the items are manufactured by a small or large business

All items must be listed on FSS contract if vendor is an FSS contract holder: please list number and expiration date if applicable

52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all the requirements of this solicitation that is both responsive and responsible.

Acceptability of equipment shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator (s) and verification that any equal-to items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation. Submission to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that equal-to items meet all the salient characteristics (see Attachment A and B). Offers that include any items that are not determined as Brand Name shall result in an unacceptable offer. See 11.105 Brand Name Only for additional information.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

Must include the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following clauses also apply:

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 90 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

852.212-71 Gray Market Items and Counterfeit Items

No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall apply:

52.232-33 Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management July 2013

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014

52.233-3 Protest after award Aug 1996

52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference Feb 1998

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising Jan 2008

852.232.72 Electronic submission of payment requests Nov 2012

852.237-70 Contractor responsibilities Apr 1984

852.219-73 VA Notice of Total Set-Aside For Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business- Jan 2023

852.219-76 Notice of Limitation on Subcontracting-Supplies and Services

852.242-71 Rejected Goods Oct 2018

The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provision shall also apply:

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Oct 2016

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services May 2024

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity Mar 1989

52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep 2006

852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution Sep 2018

852.252-70 Solicitation Provision or clauses Incorporated by Reference Jan 2008