6632--Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking two Automated Nitrogen Gas Solvent Evaporator Systems under solicitation number 36C25726Q0536, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR 12.202. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, with a 1,000-employee size standard, and the requirement is specifically for delivery to the Dallas VA Medical Center at 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216. The equipment must meet or exceed the performance specifications of the Biotage TurboVap LV and will be used to remove liquid solvents from samples in the Toxicology Laboratory to prepare materials for analysis. The solicitation requires offers to be submitted electronically via email by 1:00 PM EDT on May 28, 2026, with all submissions addressed to Kathryn Prose and formatted with a specific subject line. Technical inquiries must be submitted in writing by May 19, 2026, and no telephone queries will be accepted. The evaluation will be based on two factors—technical acceptability and price—with the award going to the offeror whose proposal provides the greatest overall benefit to the government, allowing for trade-offs between technical merit and cost. The selected system must include a 24-month extended warranty, one-time training for four laboratory technicians and a biomedical representative, and a clear delivery timeline. Delivery is FOB destination, and the contractor must ensure compliance with VAAR 852.247-73 for domestic packaging and marking requirements, using the entity's UEI, CAGE code, and proper item identification. The contract prohibits gray market and counterfeit items, enforces restrictions on foreign-sourced telecommunications equipment under NDAA Section 889, and bars contractors from imposing confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower reporting. Offerors must affirm their small business status, provide certifications for Buy American compliance, and submit pricing, technical documentation, and signed manufacturer authorization letters in a single digital package. Payments will be processed through EFT via SAM, and invoices must be submitted exclusively via the VA’s EIPP system using the Tungsten Network—no fax, email, or scanned copies will be accepted. The Government retains the right to reject any proposal for noncompliance with submission guidelines, timelines, or evaluation criteria