6515--RFQ Sentinel XL Breathing Device SDVOSB SET-ASIDE

This solicitation is a small business set-aside targeted specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for the procurement of 15 Sentinel XL KITS and three additional S-2016 CBRN cartridges under NAICS code 339113. The contract requires delivery of all items by September 30, 2026, to the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, with FOB destination terms placing full responsibility on the contractor for shipping, risk, and compliance until delivery. Participation is restricted to SDVOSBs verified in the SBA’s Vendor Information Pages, and offerors must certify their status in compliance with 38 U.S.C. § 8127 and 13 CFR Parts 121, 125, and 128, with false certifications punishable by debarment for at least five years and potential criminal penalties. Subcontracting limitations apply, requiring that no more than 50% of the contract value be paid to non-SDVOSB entities for work on this supply contract, and the Non-Manufacturer Rule may apply unless waived under 13 CFR 121.406, though no waiver has been confirmed; compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act provisions is mandatory, with the provision for spare and replacement parts under FAR 25.104(a)(30) allowing non-domestic components where domestic equivalents are unavailable. The evaluation will be based on a best value trade-off methodology weighing price and performance risk, with no formal weights assigned, and offers must include a completed certification form and valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.gov. Payment will be processed electronically via VA’s EIPPS system upon delivery and acceptance, with all invoicing required to be submitted electronically through EIPPS or X12 EDI. Packaging and marking must comply with VAAR 852.247-72 and 852.247-73, including inclusion of the contract number on shipping labels, and the contractor must ensure compliance with all FAR and VAAR clauses incorporated by reference, including those governing payment, rejection of goods, administrative contracting officer responsibilities, and DEI discrimination prohibitions. No attachments or additional supplements are provided, and the contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Scott Dickey as the Contract