6650--Remote Visual Inspection Borescope Kits for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System North Las Vegas VA Medical Center

The contract is for Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) Borescope Kits to be used for inspecting internal lumens of both rigid and flexible surgical instruments, specifically for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0764, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with a NAICS code of 333310, indicating the procurement is limited to small business concerns. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method without discussions, emphasizing compliance over cost trade-offs. Deliverables must meet strict technical specifications, including digital image controller dimensions and weight, flexible probe lengths, integration with the Censitrac Instrument Management System for UDI tracking, USB-A to C cables, high-powered LED illumination, video monitor capability, and nonporous materials, with all items required to equal or exceed these standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility in North Las Vegas, NV, under FOB Destination terms, with the Government retaining sole authority to accept or reject supplies. All products must conform to the Brand Name or Equal requirement. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses mandating compliance with federal labor standards, including Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and EO 14026 for minimum wage, as well as requirements for equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, and DeI discrimination prohibitions. Supply chain security is strictly enforced through prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, and ByteDance applications, along with compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Contractors must maintain unique entity and CAGE codes, certify small business status, and provide full representation and certification per FAR 52.212-3. Electronic invoicing through VA-approved platforms like Tungsten Network or the VA Financial Service Center portal is required, with payments processed via Electronic Funds Transfer in accordance with FAR 52.232-33. Packaging and labeling must adhere to VAAR 852.247-73 for domestic shipment, though specific barcoding standards like MIL-STD-129 are referenced only as potential guidance. Performance is restricted to U.S. locations, and subcontractors must comply with all applicable clauses, including restrictions on subcontractor sales