6515--THYROID UPTAKE EQUIPMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 22, is soliciting a Captus 4000E Thyroid Uptake with 1-inch Well Counter and associated training from a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business under a total set-aside program, identified by solicitation number 36C26226Q0917 and NAICS code 339112. The requirement is strictly for brand-name equipment from Captus, with no substitutions permitted unless they meet all salient characteristics outlined in Section B, including a well counter with wipe test function, a 20-inch all-in-one touchscreen display, an ink jet printer, a stand, and a 1024-channel MCS. The contract will be awarded using a commercial item acquisition process under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, with award going to the offer that meets all technical requirements and provides the lowest price, including evaluation of all options. Delivery and performance are mandated at the Southern Arizona VA Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, under FOB Destination terms, meaning risk of loss remains with the contractor until delivery is completed. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, including whistleblower protections, anti-kickback laws, and Executive Order 13899 on combating anti-Semitism, and adhere to mandatory contract clauses regarding code of ethics, employee rights, SAM maintenance, and electronic reporting on paper use. All invoices must be submitted electronically via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System or ANSI X12 EDI format, and must include detailed line items, TIN, shipping information, and contact details for invoice discrepancies. The Government retains full inspection and acceptance rights and may require repair, replacement, or reperformance of nonconforming items at no additional cost, or seek equitable adjustment if corrections are not feasible. Offerors must maintain current, active representations in SAM, including business size certification, UEI, CAGE code, and disclosures regarding ownership, predecessor entities, and covered telecommunications equipment. Proposals are limited to 15 pages excluding pricing, must be received by June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, and must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist Hanan McCullick at the VA’s designated address.