6520--LCHCC Dental Vacuum System Replacement

The contract involves the replacement of a Dental Vacuum System at the Lee County Health Care Center in Cape Coral, Florida, under a Firm Fixed Price structure awarded as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation, numbered 36C24826Q0445, was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 8, with William Penhallegon serving as the primary Contracting Officer and Moneque Rodriguez as the Contracting Officer for the award. Performance is required to be completed by July 31, 2026, with delivery and installation occurring at the destination facility under FOB DESTINATION terms. The contract mandates strict compliance with VA and FAR regulations, including security protocols such as NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding contractor information systems, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for personnel accessing government sites, and prohibitions on counterfeit or gray market components. Subcontracting is tightly controlled under VAAR clauses requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 51% of the work and submit a Certificate of Compliance. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 3, 2026, and organized into three volumes: pricing, past performance with at least two references from VA facilities, and technical documentation proving conformance to the Statement of Work. While no detailed pricing or line-item data is provided, evaluation is based on a holistic trade-off process that weighs technical capability, past performance, and price, allowing the government to select a higher-priced offer if the overall quality provides greater advantage. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via VAAR Clause 852.232-72, and all contractors must maintain active SAM registration with a valid UEI. No COR or COTR is named, and while packaging requirements are referenced under VAAR 852.247-73, specific details are not included. The contract excludes the use of zipped files and requires document formats such as Word, Excel, or PDF with minimum 200 dpi resolution.