6515--Patient Monitor in support of the Central Iowa VAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation number 36C26326Q0760 to supply IntelliVue patient monitoring systems and related accessories to the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System in Des Moines, Iowa. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with a mandatory requirement that the prime contractor be a certified SDVOSB and comply with strict limitations on subcontracting—no more than 50% of the contract value may be subcontracted to non-SDVOSB entities for supply contracts. The award is governed by the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price is the primary factor, followed by technical acceptability. The contract requires delivery of units including the IntelliVue MX750, FMX-4, X2, MX800, MMS X3, Telemetry Upgrade Kits, and associated accessories, with all items due by September 30, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning risk transfers to the Government upon arrival at the Des Moines facility. The contract incorporates standard commercial item clauses from FAR 52.212-4 and includes unique deviations such as VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-76 to enforce SDVOSB compliance, along with security prohibitions under 52.240-91, which mandates exclusion of covered telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities like Huawei and Hikvision. Contractors must conduct reasonable inquiries into their supply chains and report any noncompliant items within 72 hours. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through VA’s EIPP system or Tungsten Corporation’s EDI network, with no paper submissions accepted. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE codes for immediate and highest-level owners are required, with full compliance verified during and after performance. Payment processing is handled by the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, using standard accounting codes and electronic funds transfer. The contract includes option periods, and subcontracting compliance must be revalidated at the conclusion of each. No packaging, preservation, or labeling specifications beyond brand, model, OEM, and manufacturer part numbers are defined, and while no formal attachments are listed, compliance with federal procurement integrity laws, anti-kickback statutes, and the Fly American Act is required.