6515--Portable Suction Aspirators for the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks-Fayetteville AR 72703

The Fayetteville Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks is seeking to procure 25 portable suction aspirators under a total small business set-aside solicitation, adhering to FAR 19.5, with bids due by June 15, 2026. The requirement specifies brand-name or equal equipment modeled after the Care-E-Vac Plus (Item Code 5320215), with mandatory technical features including a 12 VDC oil-less diaphragm pump, adjustable vacuum range of 0–550 mmHg, rotary-style vacuum control, minimum 30 L/min flow rate, 120 VAC power, a 12-volt rechargeable battery providing at least one hour of continuous operation with three LED status indicators, and an attachable disposable plastic canister with mechanical shut-off. All units must comply with IEC 60601-1-2 standards and include a minimum three-year manufacturer warranty. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring offerors to pass strict technical and delivery benchmarks—specifically confirming the ability to deliver within 60 days after receipt of order to the specified VA facility. Proposals must include full documentation for “equal” products, including manufacturer details, model numbers, technical literature, and a side-by-side comparison of salient characteristics. Compliance with numerous FAR clauses is mandatory, including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial item terms, 52.222-41 and -55 for labor standards, 52.222-62 for paid sick leave, 52.203-19 for confidentiality agreements, 52.204-23 and -25 for Kaspersky and telecommunications prohibitions, and 52.233-3 and -4 for protests and governing law. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to statutory requirements under 31 U.S.C. 1352, 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, and 49 U.S.C. 40118, and comply with Buy American provisions, equal opportunity regulations, and Controlled Unclassified Information protocols. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through VA’s approved EDI systems, conforming to FAR 32.905 with complete details including TIN, contract number