6515--Equipment: Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe

The North Florida / South Georgia VA Healthcare System is seeking a single Adult Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Probe under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation, with a requirement for brand name or equal equipment including all necessary cables, connectors, mounting accessories, and manufacturer-required components. The equipment must be delivered to the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, within 45 days after receipt of order, and acceptance will occur at the delivery location following inspection by the Government to ensure compliance with technical specifications, FDA 510(k) clearance, and all contractual requirements. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 334510 and identified by number 36C24826Q0636, explicitly stipulates evaluation on a best-value basis in which technical capability and delivery schedule are significantly more important than price, requiring offerors to submit documentation such as product brochures and specifications demonstrating full conformance. The contract type is firm-fixed-price, with payment processed electronically via the VA’s EIPP system in accordance with SAM and FAR provisions, and no physical remittance address is required. Contract compliance includes stringent regulatory and cybersecurity requirements, including prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products, ByteDance applications, and covered telecommunications equipment from restricted entities, as governed by multiple FAR clauses incorporated by reference. Contractors must maintain a code of business ethics, uphold whistleblower protections, and avoid subcontracting arrangements that violate SDVOSB-specific limitations, which cap subcontracted work at 49% unless under an approved joint venture. All offerors must provide a current UEI and CAGE code, affirm their SDVOSB status with supporting documentation, and disclose any prior federal contracts, business operations in sanctioned countries, or use of nonmanufacturer components. The Contracting Officer, Scott K. Brickey, retains full administrative authority, with no designated COTR or COR assigned. Packaging must comply with VAAR 852.247-73 for domestic shipment, though no specific labeling, bar-coding, or MIL-STD requirements are explicitly outlined. Proposals must be submitted via approved federal portals such as SAM.gov by the deadline of May 15, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and must include all certifications, technical descriptions, pricing, and supporting materials in a format acceptable under FAR and VAAR guidelines.