6515--SDVOSB SET-ASIDE for Dermatology Laser 36C26026Q0493

This Special Notice addresses a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement for a dermatology laser system. The contracting opportunity was posted on March 27, 2026, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 20. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0493 and falls under Product Service Code 6515, which encompasses medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. This set-aside ensures that only eligible small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans may compete for the award. The Special Notice serves to clarify essential contracting information for interested vendors.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a dermatology laser system on a brand name or equal basis, specifically equivalent to a Stellar Dermatology Laser. Interested contractors must submit their responses by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to meet the mandatory deadline. To participate, bidders must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, meaning the company must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. This set-aside restriction limits competition to qualified SDVOSB entities, providing contracting opportunities specifically designed to support veteran-owned enterprises. Contractors should ensure their submissions clearly demonstrate their eligibility status and their ability to provide equipment meeting or exceeding the specified requirements.