6530--AbilityOne ETS Items Added to the AbilityOne Procurement List After 12/22/2006

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to identify service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) authorized to distribute items that are the same or Essentially the Same (ETS) as items added to the AbilityOne Procurement List after December 22, 2006, with responses due July 31, 2026.

The VA has identified 15 commercial medical and facility supply products as ETS alternatives, including disposable thermal therapy packs, urinal mats with antimicrobial properties, thermal shipping labels, industrial-grade plastic liners, recycled multifold towels, and high-capacity toilet tissue, with approved commercial manufacturers including Dynarex, Cooper Surgical, Uline, Cardinal Health, Medline Industries LP, Waxie Sanitary Supply, and Veritiv.

ETS is defined as items comparable in prominent physical, functional, or performance characteristics enabling interchangeability in form, fit, and function but not necessarily identical. SDVOSB and VOSB respondents must submit completed Attachment I spreadsheet, Attachment II response form with proof of direct authorization from an OEM on OEM letterhead (wholesaler letters are insufficient), and current SBA certification. OEM respondents complete Attachment III and identify all authorized SDVOSB or VOSB distributors capable of supplying the items. All respondents must provide technical documents or links to OEM webpages and may submit additional specifications, brochures, and capability statements.

Responses are due via email to jeremy.boston@va.gov by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on July 31, 2026. This notice is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award; no payment will be made for submitted information. The Regional Procurement Office East in Pittsburgh, PA administers the notice under Solicitation Number 36C24E26Q0064 (PSC 6530, NAICS 339113).