6515--NX EQ Cart and Utensil Washer Disinfector Units

This solicitation, numbered 36C10X26R0015, is a combined synopsis and request for proposal issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of cart and utensil washer and disinfector units and related accessories, exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The acquisition requires new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) units only, with no refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items permitted, and all equipment must meet the salient characteristics detailed in Attachment B, including compliance with ISO 15883 standards, bar code scanning capability, safety features such as emergency stops and seismic anchoring, and programmable cycle capabilities. Delivery is FOB Destination, with specific delivery locations and dates determined by individual orders, and acceptance occurs at the destination by the Government after inspection against technical and performance criteria outlined in the attachments and referenced standards. Price proposals must be submitted in Volume III as an Excel file, with the full cost structure detailed in Attachment D, which contains 63 CLINs covering base and four optional one-year periods, though the total estimated contract value cannot be determined without access to Attachment D’s pricing data. The evaluation process is based on a best-value trade-off, where technical merit and past performance are significantly more important than price, with each proposal assessed on safety, design, performance, efficiency, and quality, as well as the relevance and recency of prior contracts and demonstrated performance history. Offerors must structure proposals into four non-compressed electronic volumes and submit them via email to designated VA contacts by the deadline of May 20, 2026, with all questions due by May 4, 2026. A unique individual Nonmanufacturer Rule waiver is in place, permitting SDVOSB distributors to compete even though they do not manufacture the specified equipment, specifically the Steris Vision® 1300 Series units. Compliance with numerous FAR clauses is required, including those governing subcontracting limitations, whistleblower rights, contractor code of conduct, and prohibition on certain internal confidentiality agreements, along with specific VAAR clauses and a 3% Service Level Agreement fee. Payment will be processed electronically through the Tungsten e-Invoice portal or X12 EDI, with no allowance for fax or email submissions, and all contractors must maintain active SAM registration with accurate socioeconomic certifications. The contract administration is managed by the VA Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, MD, with the Contracting Officer and