W065--Karl Storz Brand Name or Equal Equipment Lease

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, Simplified procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 of 3/13/2026.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532490, with a small business size standard of $40 Million. The FSC/PSC is W065.

This is an unrestricted solicitation.

The VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking to lease Karl Storz Brand Name or Equal Equipment.

Salient Characteristics:

Offerors proposing an equal product must submit documentation demonstrating full compliance with each characteristic above. Evidence shall include: optical specifications (diameter/length/angle); compatibility matrices for urology/gynecology/ENT/arthroscopy sets; IFUs for reprocessing; monitor and video transport specs (wired 12G SDI and wireless); integration descriptions for digital capture/EHR; and service authorization for installation, training, and maintenance. Partial compliance or undocumented assertions will be deemed technically unacceptable.

Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal) VA Maine HCS (Togus)

1) System scope and clinical coverage

The offered platform must support endoscopy use across general surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT/airway, and arthroscopy, enabling continuity of clinical workflows and future expandability for these service lines.

2) Imaging performance and modalities

Provide high resolution imaging suitable for minimally invasive and open procedures.

Support 2D and 3D visualization, and NIR/ICG fluorescence imaging for tissue perfusion/structure assessment, consistent with clinical use at VA Maine.

3) Endoscope portfolio and compatibility

Maintain compatibility with rigid, flexible, and disposable endoscopes used in covered specialties.

Rigid optics must include a portfolio spanning diameters from approximately 2.7 10 mm and lengths from ~11 53 cm, with optical geometries at 0°, 30°, 70°, and 120° to support ENT, arthroscopy, gynecology, and urology use cases (or documented equivalents).

Provide flexible video cystoscopes and flexible uretero renoscopes with HD quality imaging for urology procedures.

4) Urology sheaths, bridges, and accessories

Supply cystoscope sheaths in 19 Fr and 22 Fr sets with compatible obturators and deflecting mechanisms.

Provide continuous flow resectoscope sheaths in 26 Fr sets, including visual obturators, working elements (including bipolar), telescope bridges, sealing caps, LUER lock connectors, and standard accessories (e.g., Ellik type evacuator, optical biopsy forceps, 5 Fr flexible grasping forceps).

All components shall be mutually compatible and validated for their intended procedures.

5) Arthroscopy and ENT optics and sheaths

ENT/arthroscopy optics must include 4 mm rigid telescopes at 0°/30°/70° (and 120° where clinically indicated), with high flow and standard sheaths and obturators (blunt/semisharp) suitable for corresponding anatomy.

6) Gynecology optics and instruments

Provide autoclavable rigid scopes in the ~2.9 5 mm range and sheaths at ~5 mm with 5 Fr channels, supporting routine diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy.

Include semi rigid 5 Fr instruments (biopsy/tenaculum forceps, scissors, spoon forceps) and appropriately sized instrument trays.

7) Insufflation and gas management

Provide insufflators appropriate for laparoscopic procedures, with universal power (100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) and accessories (e.g., dual yoke CO hose assemblies) required for safe, consistent performance.

8) Video transport, carts, and connectivity

Include mobile endoscopy carts/stands that safely house processor, light source, monitor(s), printer, and accessories; with cable management, locking storage, and integrated power isolation/conditioning.

Support wired 12G SDI connectivity and wireless video transmission capabilities suitable for the OR environment, with associated cabling/power accessories.

9) Displays and image capture/printing

Provide medical grade monitors (e.g., 27 32 4K/HD) suitable for surgical visualization.

Include video capture and recording solutions compatible with clinical workflows, and medical grade printers for image/document output where required.

10) Sterile processing and container systems

Furnish validated sterilization trays and rigid container systems sized to protect and process camera heads, rigid scopes (e.g., 4 mm×18 cm; 5.5 mm×35 cm; 10 mm×31 cm), and flexible CMOS/video scopes.

OEM IFUs for cleaning/disinfection/sterilization must align with current SPS capabilities; no new, unsupported equipment or steps may be required.

11) Integration with digital platforms and EHR

The solution must support integration with digital capture/imaging platforms and current/future EHR systems, enabling workflow friendly documentation and data exchange consistent with VA Maine s environment.

12) Installation, training, service, and lifecycle support

Provide OEM authorized installation and configuration, on site training for clinical and SPS staff, and full service maintenance (PM, repair, loaners) for the lease term.

Maintain equipment in operational condition with documented service response and preventive maintenance schedules.

13) Delivery and performance period

Deliver all new equipment within 45 days of award and maintain performance for the 36 month lease (base + two option years), as defined by the PWS.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Lease Contract Endoscopy Systems

VA Maine Healthcare System (Togus)

1.0 PURPOSE

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) defines the requirements for a NEW 36-month Fair Market Value (FMV) lease of endoscopy video systems, insufflators, wireless systems, and related components for VA Maine HCS Togus. The scopes included in this leased system provide clinicians with the visualization tools required for a wide range of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures across multiple specialties. These scopes enable:

High resolution 2D, 3D, and NIR/ICG imaging to support precision in minimally invasive and open surgeries. Compatibility with existing flexible, rigid, and disposable endoscopes, ensuring continuity of clinical workflows and future expandability. Standardization across specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, airway, and arthroscopy, promoting efficient cross departmental utilization. Enhanced patient safety through improved visualization, ergonomic design, and integration with digital capture, imaging platforms, and current/future EHR systems. Streamlined sterilization and processing using compatible container systems designed for various scope sizes and types.

2.0 BACKGROUND

VA Maine requires modernization and continuation of video endoscopy capabilities. .

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide a NEW leased equipment solution including all equipment listed, OEM installation, configuration, training, software support, and full service maintenance.

4.0 EQUIPMENT LIST

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

Qty

UI600

INSUFFLATOR ENDOFLATOR® +,POWER SUPPLY 100-240 VAC, 50/60 HZ

4

TZ110-KT

TRANSMITTER TZ112US + RECEIVER TZ111 TZ112US + TZ111

3

9402-9

DUAL POWER BRICK HOLDER FOR 9402 STAND

3

XUSM0019

BIFURCATED POWER CORD, 15FT FOR ZEROWIRES/TM343

3

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

Qty

TC201US-KT

IMAGE1 S CONNECT II MODULE KIT

3

TC304US

CCU,MODULAR,4U-LINK,US

3

TC301US

CCU,MODULAR,IMAGE1 S X-LINK,US

3

TH121

IMAGE1S 4U RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG

12

495ND

LIGHT CABLE, 3.5MM X 300CM. LGTH 9.8 FT

13

KSZ-39301HCTS

CONTAINER SYSTEM, CAMERA HEADS

12

TL400

Power LED RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG

3

TL005

Triple Adapter f. Light Source

3

UI500-KT1

ENDOFLATOR 50L KIT

3

WD350-KT

AIDA BELLA W/SMARTSCREEN AND SWL

3

WU1333

SONY UP-DR80MD MEDICAL GRADE PRINTER

3

TM343

32" 4K UHD LED Monitor

6

XUSM0015

VIDEO CART VT, 40U

3

XUSM0007

DUAL YOKE CO2 HOSE ASSEMBLY

3

9402

UNIVERSAL VARIABLE HEIGHT MONITOR STAND

3

TC008

12G-SDI CABLE,33 FT,10M

4

INITIATE-CONFIG-0

VIDEO CONFIGURATION SERVICES FEE TIER 0

4

TC201US-KT

IMAGE1 S CONNECT II MODULE KIT

1

TC304US

CCU,MODULAR,4U-LINK,US

1

TC301US

CCU,MODULAR,IMAGE1 S X-LINK,US

1

TL400

Power LED RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG

1

TL005

Triple Adapter f. Light Source

1

UI500-KT1

ENDOFLATOR 50L KIT

1

WU1333

SONY UP-DR80MD MEDICAL GRADE PRINTER

1

26046ARA

HOPKINS RUBINA 0°, NIR/ICG, Ø 5 mm

8

26046BRA

HOPKINS RUBINA 30°, NIR/ICG, Ø 5 mm

8

26003ARA

HOPKINS RUBINA 0°, NIR/ICG, Ø 10 mm

8

26003BRA

HOPKINS RUBINA 30°, NIR/ICG, Ø 10 mm

8

KSZ-39301BS

CONTAINER SYSTEM, 2 SCOPES TO 5.5MMX35CM

6

KSZ-39301CS

CONTAINER, 2 RIGID SCOPES, 10MM X 31CM

6

28731BWA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 4 mm, 18 cm

8

28731CWA

HOPKINS Telescope 70°, 4 mm, 18 cm

4

28136DS

High-Flow Arthroscope Sheath

8

28136BT

Obturator, semisharp

8

KSZ-39301AS

CONTAINER, 2 RIGID SCOPES, 4MM X 18CM

2

28208BA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 2.7 mm, 11 cm

2

28133DS

Arthroscope Sheath

2

28133BC

Obturator, blunt

2

27005AA

HOPKINS Telescope 0°, 4 mm, 30 cm

2

27068DK

SACHSE Urethrotome Sheath, Set

2

27068DO

Obturator, for 27068D

2

27050E

Working Element

2

27068CD

Telescope Bridge

2

39312D

TRAY, RESECTION INSTRUMENT SET

2

27005BA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 4 mm, 30 cm

8

27005CA

HOPKINS Telescope 70°, 4 mm

4

27005EA

HOPKINS Telescope 120°, 4mm

4

11278VSUEK

VIDEO-URETERO-RENOSCOPE FLEX XC

8

KSZ-39406AS-ZBZ

CONTAINER SYSTEM, FLEX CMOS SCOPE SET

4

27010LA

Uretero-Renoscope, 7 Fr., 43cm

2

39301LC

TRAY, STRAIGHT EYEPIECE URETEROSCOPE

2

27026DAK

Cystoscope Sheath, 19 Fr., Set

6

27026BAK

Cystoscope Sheath, 22 Fr., Set

6

27026EF

Catheter Deflecting Mechanism

6

27025GA

Telescope Bridge

6

27072BSA

Optical Biopsy Forceps

6

27502

LUER-Lock Tube Connector

12

27550A-10

Sealing Cap

2

27050SCK

Resectoscope Sheath, 26 Fr., Set

6

27040SLK

Resectoscope Sheath, 26 Fr., Set

6

27048CK

Deflecting Obturator, 24/26 Fr.

6

27050BK

Visual Obturator, for sheaths 24/26 Fr

6

UH801

Bipolar High Frequency Cord, 400 cm

8

27040EB

Working Element, bipolar

6

27224

ELLIK Evacuator

6

27224A

Connector with Tube, for 27224

3

UH400U-KT

AUTOCON® III 400 W/ TWO-PEDAL FOOTSWITCH

2

9700AC

CART FOR AUTOCON III 400 ESU

2

27770E

Coagulating Electrode, 8 Fr.

6

26006M

Unipolar High Frequency Cord, 300 cm

6

27092AMA

HOPKINS Telescope 6°

1

27292AMA

HOPKINS Telescope 6°

1

27325BA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 3.5 mm

2

27027KLK

Cystoscope Sheath, 22 Fr., Set

2

27027NL

Telescope Bridge

2

27027E

Catheter Deflecting Mechanism

2

27040EO

Working Element, bipolar

2

27051PLK

Resectoscope Sheath, 26 Fr., Set

2

27040BB

Standard-Obturator

2

PV27051B

SCHMIEDT Visual Obturator, 24/26 Fr.

2

26120BA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 2.9 mm, 30 cm

4

26153EA

Hysteroscope Sheath, 5 mm

3

26161VB

Inner Sheath, Ø 3.8 mm

3

26159UHW

Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, 5 Fr.

3

26159EHW

Scissors, blunt, 5 Fr., 34 cm

3

26159BHW

Biopsy Spoon Forceps, 5 Fr.

3

26159H

Tenaculum Grasping Forceps, 34 cm

3

27502

LUER-Lock Tube Connector

3

39314A

TRAY, BETTOCCHI HYSTEROSCOPY INSTRUMENTS

3

7230AA

HOPKINS Telescope 0°, 4 mm, 18 cm

6

7230BA

HOPKINS Telescope 30°, 4 mm, 18 cm

6

KSZ-39301AS-ZBZ

CONTAINER SYSTEM, 2 SCOPES TO 4MMX18CM

4

12015AA

HOPKINS Telescope 0°, 5.5 mm, 53 cm

2

39316A-ZBD

ESOPHAGOSCOPE STERILIZATION TRAY

2

20040241US-UG

USB SILICONE KEYBOARD, W/US EN CHAR SET

2

XUSM0001-UG

Compact Endoscopy Cart W/ drawer, UG

2

WU1333-UG

SONY UP-DR80MD MEDICAL GRADE PRINTER

2

11272VHUK-TL

FLEXIBLE VIDEO CYSTO HD-VIEW, SCOPE

16

27425FG

Forceps, 5 Fr., flexible, 60 cm

6

KSZ-39406AS-ZBZ

CONTAINER SYSTEM, FLEX CMOS SCOPE SET

3

TH110-HN

IMAGE1 S HX, CAMERA HEAD, 1080P HD, HN

4

KSZ-39301HCTS-ZBD

HIGH DEF CAMERA HEAD CONTAINER

4

40160040

Stroboscopy Kit for TP101 and TP100

3

495NA-ENT

LIGHT CABLE, 3.5MM X 230CM

3

XUSM0013-HN

Compact Endoscopy Stand , HN

3

XUSM0012-HN

PLATINUM CART FOR VIDEO INTUBATION

2

495NA-ENT

LIGHT CABLE, 3.5MM X 230CM

1

KSZ-39301HCTS-ZBD

HIGH DEF CAMERA HEAD CONTAINER

1

WU1333

SONY UP-DR80MD MEDICAL GRADE PRINTER

4

XUSM0003

27" 4K 12G LED MONITOR

3

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall deliver all new equipment within 45 days, install and configure systems, provide full service maintenance, respond to service needs, offer training, and maintain all equipment in operational condition.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The NEW lease contract period of performance is 36 months from date of award.

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Maine Healthcare System Togus, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.

8.0 DELIVERABLES

Installation reports, PM documentation, repair logs, training records, equipment inventory, and end of lease transition support.

Records Management Language for Statement of Work (SOW):

The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical procurement contract:

Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

Supplies/Services

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

QUANTITY

UNIT OF MEASURE

0001

MONTHLY LEASE

Base

12

MO

0002

MONTHLY SCOPE SERVICE

Base

12

MO

1001

MONTHLY LEASE

Option 1

12

MO

1002

MONTHLY SCOPE SERVICE

Option 1

12

MO

2001

MONTHLY LEASE

Option 2

12

MO

2002

MONTHLY SCOPE SERVICE

Option 2

12

MO

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

52.212-1Â Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations and certifications based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Examples include 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications, 52.242-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, 52.240-92 Security Requirements, and 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR.

The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

52.212-1Â Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(a) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotes must show

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6)Â Price and any discount terms;

(7)Â "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) Acknowledgment of Quotation Amendments;

(9) Quotes should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations, or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(b) Period for acceptance of Quotes. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes or revisions are due.

(2) Any quote received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quote would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotes cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the Request for Quote, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended

to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(e)Â Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1)Â The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer.

(2)Â The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3)Â The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4)Â A summary of the rationale for award.

(5)Â For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Quoter should indicate that it is an planning to submit a quote for a Government Request.

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

FAR Number

Title

Date

52.216-1

TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.240-90

SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.204-7

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.214-21

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

APR 2002

52.229-11

TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

852.239-75

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE

FEB 2023

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

(End of provision)

52.212-2Â Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Basis for Award. The Government will award a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical or Quality

Past Performance

Veterans Involvement

Price

Speed of Delivery

Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process, where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation s requirements as indicated by the quoter s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

Veterans Involvement: In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.215-70 (DEVIATION), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Evaluation Factors, the Government will assign evaluation credit for a Quoter (i.e., prime contractor) that is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or a VOSB. To receive credit, an offeror must be registered and verified with the SBA at the time of both quotation submission and the time of award and must meet federal small business size standards for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this solicitation. Non-SDVOSB/VOSB quotations that use SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors will receive some consideration under this evaluation Factor. Quoters must state in their quotations the names of the SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be registered and verified in the SBA Small Business Search and meet federal small business size standards for the NAICS code assigned to this solicitation at the time of both quotation submission and award.

Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices, including all options. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

Speed of Delivery: The Government will evaluate Speed of Delivery based on the total number of calendar days proposed by the offeror to complete delivery of all required items. Offerors shall clearly identify their proposed delivery timeframe. The Government will compare the proposed delivery timeframes, with shorter delivery periods receiving more favorable consideration.

Options. The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services [NOV 2025]

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.2 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR Number

Title

Date

52.203-17

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

NOV 2023

52.240-91

SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

852.232-72

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

NOV 2018

52.204-13

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

852.203-70

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

MAY 2018

852.215-70

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION)

JAN 2023

852.215-71

EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS

OCT 2019

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (MAR 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award (JUN 1988) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS

52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

All responses shall be sent to the Contracting POC Manasés Cabrera at manases.cabrera@va.gov.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 11/1/2026 at 4:30 PM via email.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Contracting POC Manasés Cabrera at manases.cabrera@va.gov