6515--Medtronic brand name or equal- ENT Surgical Navigation System

The contract awards the purchase and installation of a Medtronic brand name or equal ENT Surgical Navigation System to VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC., a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a total value of $72,703.60. The procurement is structured as a set-aside exclusively for SDVOSBs and is governed by stringent socioeconomic requirements under 38 U.S.C. § 8127 and 13 CFR Part 128, including mandatory performance of at least 50% of the contract value by the prime contractor, excluding materials, with all subcontractors also required to be certified SDVOSBs. The system supports Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and anterior skull-base procedures, and must be FDA-cleared as a Class II medical device with technical specifications including tracking accuracy of no more than 2mm, EM/optical tracking capability, and DICOM compatibility. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order to the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, Arkansas, under FOB DESTINATION terms, with acceptance occurring upon successful delivery, installation, and training. The contract mandates full compliance with the Buy American Act, as amended, and incorporates a deviation for the Buy American clause, requiring domestic sourcing of supplies. All deliverables, including software and generated records, are owned by the U.S. Government with unlimited rights. Vendor certification of OEM capability, current Buy American and SDVOSB subcontracting compliance statements, and proof of small business status are mandatory for eligibility. The award follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, where technical acceptability is a non-negotiable threshold and price determines selection among qualified offers. The contractor must adhere to VA-specific data security rules, including prohibition of unauthorized removal or retention of sensitive VA information, and ensure all personnel receive VA-record management training. Failure to comply with SDVOSB certification or subcontracting limits may result in debarment for up to five years. The contract includes clauses on whistleblower rights, affirmative action for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, and employment of minors in violation of law, all incorporated by reference under standard FAR and VAAR provisions.