6515--TRANSESOPHAQEAL ECHO TRANSDUCER

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 based in Gilbert, Arizona, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation number 36C26226Q0918 for the procurement of transesophageal echo transducers, specifically the Philips NUSX260 X11-4t 13 SW EPIQ CVx IB Promo NNAV817 CVx/CVxi Upg Edu TEE Transducer and related software, with a quantity of 12 units. This procurement is a total set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), adhering to North American Industry Classification System code 339112, and requires offerors to be verified SDVOSBs registered in SAM.gov with up-to-date representations and certifications. The supplies must meet exacting technical specifications, including 4-way articulation, a tip width of 11 mm or less, an insertion tube no greater than 7.0 mm, a matrix element of 2,500, and an operating frequency of 11-4 MHz, with full compatibility with the EPIQ CVx system and EchoNavigator, and support for 2D, 3D, and xPlane imaging modes. Alternative or "equal to" products are permitted only if the bidder provides clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all salient characteristics are satisfied. Performance is required at the Southern Arizona VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, under FOB Destination terms, with all items subject to VAAR 852.247-73 for domestic packaging and carrier compliance. Contract administration is handled by Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System or in compliance with X12 EDI standards, referencing essential details including the contract number, line item, TIN, shipping data, and prompt payment terms. Payment will be made electronically via EFT in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial items, 52.203-6 with Alternate I restricting subcontractor sales, 52.203-13 on ethics, 52.232-40 for accelerated payments to small business subs, and 52