6515--Surgical Slush Machine

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 is soliciting quotes for a total small business set-aside contract to supply Surgical Slush Machines and their associated draping to the VA Tucson Healthcare System in Tucson, Arizona. The required equipment must be equivalent to the Microtek Hush Slush 2.0 model, featuring a 4L slush basin capacity with a warmer, along with corresponding drapes equivalent to Microtek's ESD340. The solicitation requests three Surgical Slush Machines and one case of drapes, all to be shipped FOB Destination, with shipping costs included in the unit price. Vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers or authorized representatives and provide proof of authorization. Only brand name or equal products that meet all salient physical and functional characteristics specified in the solicitation will be considered. This procurement will follow FAR Parts 12 and 19, emphasizing simplified acquisition procedures and compliance with Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations. The NAICS code is 339113 with an 800-employee size standard. Interested contractors must submit complete quotes, including brand and model information, proof of equivalency if applicable, product lead times, and a current authorization letter from the manufacturer. Questions must be submitted via email by May 15, 2026, with quotes due by May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. No telephonic inquiries are permitted, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and begin on the award date, requiring adherence to all relevant federal and state laws throughout its term.