DA01--Brand Name Or Equal PAR Excellence, Weight-Based Inventory Management System

This solicitation, identified as RFQ 36C10B26Q0386, is an unrestricted commercial acquisition issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, for a Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence weight-based inventory management system under NAICS code 541519 and PSC DA01. The procurement is for a complete commercial system including hardware, software licenses, and associated services, delivered on a firm-fixed-price basis with performance spanning one year from the award date. Key deliverables encompass software licenses for primary and secondary facilities, controllers, bins, mobile louvered panels, installation kits, training materials, user and maintenance manuals, project management planning, staff rosters, and travel expenses for onsite work at the El Paso VA facility. All offers must be submitted electronically via email to specified VA contacts by the extended deadline of July 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time, with quotations required in an “All or None” format, adhering strictly to the pricing structure in Section B.6 and the technical specifications in Section B.7. Submissions are limited to five megabytes in size, prohibit hyperlinks or embedded attachments, and must include full compliance documentation for each requirement without assumptions. The contract includes stringent security, accessibility, and compliance mandates. All contractor personnel must undergo prescreening for background investigations and provide complete personal identification data, including Social Security numbers, to enable vetting per Tier 1 standards. PIV credentials are required for access, and adherence to HSPD-12 and VA directives is mandatory. The system must be Section 508 compliant and accessible to users of assistive technology, with the government reserving the right to test for compliance prior to acceptance. Contractors must also submit an AI Self-Certification affirming compliance with OMB M-26-04’s Unbiased AI Principles if artificial intelligence components are included. Deliverables are subject to destination inspection and acceptance, with shipping requiring tamper-evident packaging, U.S. registered mail, and chain-of-custody documentation. Payment will be processed electronically via System for Award Management in accordance with FAR 52.232-33, and invoices must be submitted electronically through VAAR Clause 852.232-72. The award will go to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible offeror, with a 10% price evaluation