6515--36C24926Q0214 Instrument Cabinets (SPS) | LEXINGTON VA

This procurement under solicitation 36C24926Q0214 is for the acquisition of five stainless steel instrument storage cabinets for the Sterile Processing Service at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Health Care System to enhance storage capacity, improve operational efficiency, and reduce instrument damage. The cabinets must be enclosed with a sloped roof to prevent dust accumulation, capable of being anchored to the wall, and measure 48 inches wide by 28 inches deep by 91 inches high, with a minimum capacity to hold 2,000 hanging instruments. The design requires two-sided heavy-duty pull-out frames for hanging instrumentation and either three or four storage drawers, with two distinct line items: three cabinets with three drawers and two cabinets with four drawers. All items must be delivered within 90 days of order placement under FOB Destination terms to the specified VA facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The cabinets must comply with VHA Directive 1116(2) cleaning standards and arrive undamaged with manufacturer instructions. The solicitation is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 339113, with an emphasis on commercial product acquisition governed by FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, the latter including a February 2025 deviation from the October 2025 version. Additional clauses address ethics, whistleblower rights, subcontractor restrictions, executive compensation reporting, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. Offerors must certify their manufacturer or nonmanufacturer status, comply with Section 889 of the NDAA regarding covered telecommunications equipment, provide ownership information, and complete all SAM-mandated representations. Evaluation will be based on the combined technical and past performance factors and price, with the award going to the most advantageous offer. Invoicing must be submitted quarterly in arrears via electronic funds transfer, with detailed invoice requirements including TIN, shipping data, and discount terms. Contractors must ensure compliance with federal laws including Procurement Integrity, Contract Work Hours, Kickbacks, and Fly American, and must provide records management training to all employees handling records. All subcontractors must be bound by the same terms, and packaging must meet carrier regulations to ensure safe, undamaged delivery.