6530--Sterile Processing Sink

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, WA, is soliciting a custom 3-bay sterile processing sink under solicitation number 36C26026Q0620, with responses due by May 22, 2026. The requirement is for a fully assembled unit constructed from 304-gauge stainless steel, featuring integrated telescoping drain kits, pegboard wall systems, a built-in GFCI-protected electrical box operating at 120V and 20A, LED basin lighting, and associated sink accessories. Delivery and white-glove installation must occur at the Vancouver VA Medical Center, with performance required within 90 days of order placement under FOB destination terms. The contract is structured as a fixed-price award with no options, and pricing must be submitted by offerors in a detailed line-item format covering the sink, pegboard, lighting, accessories, and installation services. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 339113, with compliance mandated for FAR and VAAR clauses including whistleblower protections, taxpayer identification certification, cost audits, payment limitations, and small business representations. The offeror must be actively registered in SAM with a valid UEI and comply with the Buy American Act, certifying domestic content, and adhere to the DEI non-discrimination clause prohibiting racially discriminatory practices in hiring and vendor engagement. Special requirements include strict personnel vetting under VAAR 852.204-72, mandating that all contractor personnel accessing VA facilities undergo Tier 1 background checks and obtain and display a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, with immediate reporting of loss or theft and quarterly reporting of compliance status by the contractor to VA authorities. These obligations flow down to all subcontractors. Invoicing must be performed electronically through VA’s designated system in alignment with VAAR 852.232-72, and payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer upon government receipt and acceptance at the delivery site. Acceptance criteria require full conformance to technical specifications including dimensions, PureSteel™ finish, component part numbers, and compliance with AAMI Standard ST79 for lighting. The government retains final inspection and acceptance authority, and the award will be made to the most advantageous offer based on price and other factors, not on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Failure to meet any of these requirements, including non-compliance with SAM