J065--656-26-3-1007-0022 - Supply - Gas Monitoring System - STC

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26326Q0576 and awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, is for the supply, installation, commissioning, and training related to a gas monitoring system for sterilant gases used in VA medical facility equipment, specifically targeting two Steris V- Pro maX 2 sterilizers and three additional units. The award was issued on May 13, 2026, to a small business concern, with the NAICS code 532490 and a total contract value of $60,525.89. Performance is required at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in Saint Paul, MN, with the period of performance spanning from May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and staff training must be completed no later than May 15, 2026. The procurement was conducted under FAR Part 13 using simplified acquisition procedures via a Request for Quotes, and the contract type is not formally designated but operates as a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The Contracting Officer, Erica Miller, serves as the primary point of contact and is located at the Network Contracting Office 23 in Coralville, IA, with electronic invoice submission required through the VA's EIPP system, accepting X12 EDI formats, and paper invoicing permitted only under limited exceptions. The contract mandates strict compliance with federal labor standards under 41 U.S.C. Chapter 67 and 29 CFR Part 4, requiring detailed documentation of wage determinations and conformance requests for unclassified jobs. Subcontracting limitations restrict payments to non-VIP subcontractors to 50% for services, with material costs excluded from these calculations. Contractors must affirm compliance with federal security requirements, including FASCSA, disclosing any non-compliant telecommunications equipment within 72 hours, and maintaining price firmness for 180 days post-submission. Additional legal obligations under 31 U.S.C. 1352, 41 U.S.C. Chapter 21, and other statutes governing procurement integrity and fund usage apply. Inspection and acceptance are governed by FAR 52.212-4, with the Government retaining final authority to accept or reject deliverables based on conformity. Offerors were required to submit a single, consolidated proposal not exceeding 30