6515--Equipment: Automated Osmometer

The North Florida / South Georgia VA Healthcare System is seeking to procure one automated osmometer under a brand name or equal requirement, specifically referencing the OsmoPro MAX model, to support clinical and scientific operations within its Pathology and Laboratory Department. The procurement is structured as a combined solicitation under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with NAICS code 334510, and is being administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer, Scott K. Brickey, by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on May 26, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis using a trade-off process, prioritizing technical capability and delivery schedule over price, with the awarded vendor required to deliver the equipment within 30 to 45 days after receipt of order, with installation, training, and validation included as a separate line item. Delivery is f.o.b. destination to the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida, where government personnel will conduct inspection and final acceptance post-installation. The contract imposes strict compliance obligations under multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on sourcing equipment or services from Kaspersky Lab, BYTEDANCE-covered applications, and specified telecommunications or surveillance vendors such as Huawei and Dahua, in line with supply chain security mandates. Contractors must adhere to VA-specific electronic invoicing via the EIPP system, report executive compensation, and ensure proper packaging and barcoding to meet carrier and traceability standards. While pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation, offerors must provide full technical documentation, product specifications, warranty terms, and completed representations, including UEI and CAGE codes. The government retains full authority over inspection and acceptance, rejecting any nonconforming items without cost. No Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated; all administrative oversight rests with the Contracting Officer. All performance must align with commercial item provisions and federal statutes governing payment, labor, anti-kickback, and fly-American requirements, with payment processed solely through electronic funds transfer upon successful delivery and acceptance.