6525 - Brand Name Only - Mapping and Ablation Amplifier

This solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0674, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a commercial product under FAR Part 12, seeking the procurement of a Mapping and Ablation Amplifier from the Department of Veterans Affairs through its Network Contracting Office 21 in Mather, California. The product is to be delivered to the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California, with a firm delivery deadline of September 30, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, meaning title and acceptance transfer upon delivery at that location. The solicitation explicitly prohibits the use of certain foreign technologies, including Kaspersky software, covered telecommunications equipment under Section 889 of the NDAA, and other items restricted by federal statute, requiring strict adherence to security prohibitions and supply chain compliance. The contract is brand name only, with no alternatives permitted, and pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation, though award will be made to the most advantageous offer based on price and other unspecified factors without discussions. Contract performance is governed by a suite of FAR and VAAR clauses, many with deviations applied, particularly concerning payment procedures, whistleblower protections, labor standards, trafficking in persons, and sustainable purchasing. The Fast Payment Procedure is mandatory, requiring shipping containers to be labeled “FAST PAY” and invoices to be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network after delivery and installation. Compliance with the Buy American Act is required, with offerors needing to certify domestic content and report foreign end products if applicable. Offerors must have an active UEI and self-certify their small business status, including any socioeconomic designations such as SDVOSB or WOSB. The contract includes warranty obligations, indemnification for intellectual property infringement, and requires adherence to federal sanctions and employment verification laws, with deviations allowing the Government to bypass certain limitations. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026, to Derek L Brown, the sole point of contact and contracting officer, in approved formats like Word, Excel, or PDF without compression or hyperlinks. No COR or COTR is identified, and no contract options, key personnel requirements, or detailed technical specifications are provided beyond the brand name and delivery location.