Hearing Aid Analyzer

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Regional Procurement Office West, is soliciting four Audioscan Verifit 2 E3 hearing instrument analyzer/verification systems for delivery and installation at the Interim Bakersfield VA Clinic in California, with a mandatory delivery date of August 1, 2026. The solicitation, numbered 36C24W26Q0157, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, targeting NAICS code 334510, and requires offerors to submit electronically via email to Alexandra Arzola by 4:00 p.m. CST on May 26, 2026. Each system must include a 12.1” display, binaural test box, probe microphone, and software capable of wideband audiogram entry up to 12.5 kHz, integration with the Electronic Medical Record system, Noah module compatibility, teleaudiology support, network printing, and patient counseling tools such as SII graphs and sensory loss simulators. The equipment must meet technical specifications for DSL, NAL, and CAMFIT hearing aid fitting targets and perform wideband RECD/REDD measurements without requiring additional training beyond initial setup. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price acquisition under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, with FOB destination terms meaning title and risk transfer upon delivery to the clinic at 900 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311. The Government retains full authority to inspect and accept or reject deliveries in accordance with contractual specifications. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and must complete all required representations and certifications electronically, including size status and socioeconomic designations. Security protocols are stringent: all personnel requiring access to VA systems must undergo a background investigation and receive approval from the VA Security and Investigations Center within 30 days of award, with the contractor assuming full liability for any unapproved personnel during the interim period. Compliance with VAAR 852.273-75 and NIST security standards is mandatory for information technology resources, and contractors are prohibited from using covered telecommunications equipment or services under FASCSA Section 889, with a 72-hour disclosure requirement for any non-compliant items. Invoicing must be conducted electronically per VAAR 852