6525--CFM SPECIAL EQ Consolidation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its National Acquisition Center under the Nac High Technology Orders contract line, is seeking qualified vendors to consolidate the acquisition of specialized medical equipment under solicitation 36A79726Q0018 titled 6525--CFM SPECIAL EQ Consolidation. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 334517, targets the supply of high-tech equipment including XR CT and XR RAD systems across multiple VA VISNs and medical centers, with specific line items identified for Nashville TN, Topeka KS, and Walla Walla WA. Participation is restricted exclusively to companies holding an active contract for these equipment types with either the VA National Acquisition Center’s High Tech Medical Equipment Division or the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, provided the VA has ordering authority under the latter. All proposals must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time, with delivery order awards expected to be executed by September 25, 2026. Technical evaluations will be conducted by the requesting VA stations, and contracting officers at the National Acquisition Center in Hines, IL, will review those evaluations to ensure award adequacy. The selection will be based on best value, with vendor presentations permitted solely to clarify equipment features as quoted; no discussion of pricing or unquoted equipment or features is allowed. Communication during the solicitation phase must be directed through designated NAC coordinators, Hermann Degbegni and Michael Kuchyak, with all interactions closely monitored to ensure fairness and confidentiality, including strict control over evaluation panel information. Questions must be submitted via the QA template provided in the Schedule of Line Items document, and no direct inquiries about selection status are permitted.