4110--Countertop & Freestanding Ice and Water Dispenser

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs under solicitation number 36C26226Q0835, is a firm-fixed-price procurement exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract calls for the supply and delivery of countertop and freestanding ice and water dispensers, as well as related base stands and carbonless high-capacity water filter systems, to the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California and the VA Phoenix Healthcare System in Arizona. The items specified are primarily Follett Symphony Plus models or their approved equivalents, and all shipping costs must be included in the vendor’s quoted price. Offerors must submit a complete quote detailing brand and model numbers; if offering an equal product, documentation must prove the item meets or exceeds all salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. The procurement adheres to FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial item acquisition and VAAR 852.219-76 limitations on subcontracting tailored to SDVOSB participation. Despite a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule for the NAICS code 333415, offerors must still submit a fully completed and signed limitations on subcontracting certification to be eligible for award. Manufacturers and nonmanufacturers have differing certification criteria regarding subcontracting percentages and ownership of items offered. The government intends to award based on a firm-fixed-price contract, though evaluation criteria and award basis are not explicitly detailed. All proposals must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by the specified deadline, with no telephone inquiries accepted—questions must be directed in writing to the designated Contract Specialist. Compliance with Buy American provisions and required certifications, including the limitations on subcontracting certificate and, if applicable, the Buy American Certificate, are mandatory. Deliveries will be accepted at the designated VA healthcare facilities, with government inspection likely conducted at the destination, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and solicitation requirements throughout contract performance.