4410--Equipment: Tank Replacement

The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center is seeking to replace a blown tank under a combined solicitation with the number 36C24826Q0993, which has a brand name or equal requirement, ensuring that the replacement meets specified performance standards while allowing for equivalent alternatives. The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, classified under NAICS code 332410, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 located in Tampa, Florida. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and the work is to be performed at the Gainesville, Florida location with a zip code of 32608. Scott Brickey, the Contracting Officer, serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached via phone at 352-283-2837 or email at scott.brickey@va.gov. The contract is part of ongoing equipment maintenance efforts to ensure operational continuity at the medical facility, and all prospective bidders must be certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to be eligible for award. The physical and technical specifications for the tank replacement are governed by the brand name or equal criteria, requiring vendors to demonstrate compliance without necessarily providing the named brand. Interested parties must submit proposals through the SAM.gov portal before the stated deadline to be considered.