6140--Replacing the Expired Batteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking to replace expired nickel-cadmium (Ni-CD) batteries at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in North Carolina under a total small business set-aside solicitation. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C24626Q0565_1, is classified under NAICS code 335910 and is exclusively open to verified small businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA’s DSBS database. The contract requires the supplier to install approximately 162 Ni-CD batteries across four buildings at the facility—92 in Building 37, 40 in Building 1 (EB4), 20 in Building 34, and 10 in Building 11—along with necessary equipment, hardware, and materials for the full scope of work. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026, to August 30, 2026, with FOB destination delivery terms applying. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026, and interested parties must register by May 25, 2026, via email to the designated points of contact. The solicitation operates under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13) and uses Standard Form 1449, with price as the sole evaluation factor, weighted at 100%. Offers are assessed based on whether the offeror is responsible, submits a conforming proposal, provides a reasonable price within available funding, and meets all mandatory registration and certification requirements, including those outlined in FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5. The contract incorporates numerous standard and VA-specific clauses, including those governing whistleblower rights, contractor employee protections, information and communication technology compliance, rejected goods, and procurement integrity. Security prohibitions restrict the use of unmanned aircraft systems unless exempted, and contractors must adhere to federal laws including Buy American, Kickbacks, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards, and Fly American mandates. Payments will be processed electronically via SAM in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72, requiring detailed invoicing that includes TIN, contract and line item numbers, shipment information, and point of contact for defective submissions. Proposals must be submitted via email to Ricky Farr, the