6515--Dermatology Surgical Instruments-534

The contract solicitation 36C24726Q0667 seeks medical-grade surgical instruments to support dermatologic and Mohs micrographic procedures at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The procurement is for a full instrument set as specified in a finalized bill of materials, including items such as Brown-Adson forceps, Stevens tenotomy scissors, Backhaus towel forceps, Halsted mosquito forceps, Lucea bayonet shafts, nail nippers, and silicone surgical blades, among others, with exact quantities listed for each item. All instruments must be made of medical-grade stainless steel, non-corrosive, rust-resistant, and capable of withstanding repeated sterilization cycles in compliance with VA sterile processing protocols. They must meet or exceed AAMI and FDA medical device standards and be compatible with VA’s clinical and infection control requirements. The contractor must provide an itemized packing list, manufacturer instructions for cleaning and sterilization, warranty documentation, and point-of-contact information. Any damaged or non-conforming items must be replaced at no additional cost upon receipt. The award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the most advantageous offer, considering price and other factors, with a clear preference for U.S.-made products. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 621111, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Quoters must demonstrate strict compliance with mandatory pass/fail gates including technical conformance to specified salient characteristics, provision of cross-references verifying compliance, and full disclosure of the country of origin for every line item. Non-compliant submissions will be disqualified. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses covering whistleblower protections, prohibition of inverted domestic corporations, Buy American requirements, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and restrictions on discriminatory DEI practices. Contractors must also affirm representations related to SAM registration, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, and security protocols. Delivery is due within 30 calendar days of contract award under FOB Destination terms, and invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network portal in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72. Acceptance of goods will be performed by MOHS Clinic leadership and Sterile Processing Services based on structural integrity, functionality, completeness, and conformance to specifications. No on-site installation or handling of patient information is required, and the