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5180--Tools required for Veterans Employment with West Star Aviation
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This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C10D26Q0109, is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, for the acquisition of hand power tools essential for veterans’ employment through West Star Aviation. The requirement, classified under NAICS code 332216, specifies a comprehensive list of tools including pickup tools, hammers, pliers, nutdrivers, pry bars, and specialized equipment, all to be provided exactly as listed or as equivalents with documented proof of equal or superior function and quality. The contract mandates that each item include its country of origin and, for any substitutions to brand-name items, detailed specification sheets must be submitted to validate compliance. The solicitation is conducted as an RFQ using Standard Form 1449, with responses due by June 18, 2026, and technical questions needing submission by June 11, 2026. The evaluation process prioritizes three equally weighted factors—technical acceptability, past performance, and price—with technical acceptability serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate; failure to supply required documentation for non-brand items results in automatic removal from consideration. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes throughout the contract lifecycle and report any changes within 30 days. Performance is required under a base period from July 20, 2026, to October 20, 2026, with deliveries directed to a residential address provided post-award. Packaging must comply with carrier regulations to ensure safe delivery and acceptance, and partial shipments with corresponding partial invoicing are permitted. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the TUNGSTEN (OB10) portal in Austin, Texas, following delivery, and must include the contract delivery order number, line-item details with unit pricing, and discount information. Payment terms adhere to the Prompt Payment Act, with remittance processed in arrears upon VA approval of received goods. The contract enforces compliance with a broad range of federal statutes and regulations, including Buy American, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, combating trafficking in persons, and restrictions on kickbacks, contract work hours, and procurement integrity. Additionally, the contractor is bound by FAR and VAAR clauses addressing commercial services, disputes, system for award management maintenance, and DEI discrimination prohibitions, with all terms
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