6515--Maintenance Kits for Draeger Evita V500 Ventilators

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for four specific maintenance kits compatible with the Draeger Evita V500 ventilator under solicitation number 36C26226Q0881, a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial items. The requirement calls for 20 units each of a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (Part #8415290 or equal), a particle filter (Part #8415127 or equal), an air filter (Part #8421479 or equal), and a low-voltage medical sensor cable harness (Part #8416012 or equal), all of which must meet exact technical specifications including dimensions, chemical compatibility, charge conditions, safety features such as thermal fuses, and operational integration with existing ventilator systems and Draeger PM software. Offers for "equal" products must include comprehensive documentation proving they meet or exceed every salient characteristic outlined in the solicitation, or they will be deemed nonresponsive. All supplies must be delivered to 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161, with shipping costs included in the quoted price and packaging complying with carrier regulations and marked with the contract number. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract with no discussions, evaluating submissions solely on technical compliance as a mandatory pass/fail gate, with awards based on lowest price among technically acceptable offers. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov, with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and must submit complete pricing, estimated lead times, product brand and model numbers, and a fully completed Buy American Certificate if supplying non-domestic items. The contract incorporates FAR clauses on contractor ethics, whistleblower rights, payment by electronic funds transfer, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and compliance with federal laws including Buy American, anti-kickback statutes, and contracting integrity rules. The Government retains inspection and acceptance rights and may require repair, replacement, or price adjustments for nonconforming items, even after acceptance if the defect is discovered within a reasonable time and before substantial changes occur. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network portal upon delivery and acceptance, and must include detailed line-item information, shipping data, terms for prompt payment, and taxpayer identification. Questions must be submitted by email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10 a.m.