6515--SteriDate Kiosk System with Accompanying Accessories

This solicitation, numbered 36C26026Q0781, seeks the procurement of the SteriDate Kiosk System and accompanying accessories under a firm-fixed price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 12. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with the NAICS code 541519 and a size standard of $34 million in average annual receipts. The solicitation mandates submission of a comprehensive quote including an executed SF 1449 form, detailed pricing for six distinct line items—ranging from kiosk units and software licenses to thermal labels and installation services—all to be delivered FOB destination to the Portland VA Medical Center by the deadline of July 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. All proposals must be emailed to Jeffrey Kelley and no late submissions will be accepted. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, prioritizing quotations that meet all salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work, including a 15-inch kiosk with a two-year warranty, a USB and Bluetooth thermal transfer printer with a one-year warranty, autoclavable polyester labels, and compatible full resin ribbons—all engineered to operate reliably under sterile, high-heat autoclave conditions. All offerors must comply with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and VA-specific clauses, including requirements under FAR 52.219-6 and 52.219-14 for small business set-asides and limitations on subcontracting, 52.223-23 for sustainable products and services, 52.240-93 for safeguarding contractor information systems, and 52.222-50 for combating human trafficking. Additional mandates include adherence to the Buy American Act, prohibition of certain EULAs or TOS that bind the government, certification of no unpaid federal tax liabilities or felony convictions, and compliance with electronic invoicing via the VA’s EIPP system, with no use of WAWF permitted. Offerors must submit representations and certifications per FAR 52.212-3, including UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose socioeconomic status, ownership hierarchies, and any involvement with prohibited telecommunications equipment. Acceptance of delivered items occurs at the destination site by the Government, with inspection based strictly on conformance to contract specifications, and the contractor accepts full responsibility for ensuring all