6525--Dosimeter Equipment Indianapolis VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, awarded a one-time firm-fixed-price contract to L1 Enterprises Incorporated for the procurement of a new Radiography/Fluoroscopy X-ray quality assurance meter, commonly referred to as dosimeter equipment, to be delivered to the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications including real-time measurement of peak kilovoltage, time, half-value layer, total filtration, dose, and dose rate with waveform display capabilities, utilizing solid-state detectors and Bluetooth connectivity for data transfer and historical tracking. The item must be capable of saving, exporting, and printing measurement data, and all recalibration must occur in a U.S.-based laboratory with a two-year cycle. The contract includes a mandatory two-year warranty and requires full compliance with OEM and OSHA standards, along with the provision of user and maintenance manuals. Delivery is to be completed no later than 30 days after receipt of order under FOB destination terms, during business hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST, with all packaging and shipping labeled per VAAR guidelines including the contract and purchase order numbers. The procurement was conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a full and open competition, with evaluation based on technical capability, warranty, and price to determine best value. The contract incorporates key Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, and Disputes, along with deviations for Protest After Award, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, and Buy American – Supplies. The offeror is required to comply with the Buy American Act, submit a Buy American Certificate, and provide an OEM authorization letter if not the manufacturer. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System or conforming EDI formats, including specific mandatory details such as contract number, purchase order, and total value, with payment due within 30 days. The Government retains the right to inspect and accept or reject nonconforming items, and may require repair, replacement, or equitable price adjustment if defects are found after acceptance. All subcontractors and offerors must be registered in SAM, free from exclusions, and must acknowledge compliance with laws prohibiting kickbacks, trafficking in persons, and improper confidentiality agreements. The contract value is not disclosed, but the acquisition is classified under NAICS 334519 with a 600-employee