Mobile Laboratory Casework - Pathology Lab Reno Phs2 Togus VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Togus VAMC in Augusta, Maine, is procuring mobile laboratory casework for the renovation of its Pathology Laboratory under solicitation number 36C24126Q0418. The requirement is for furnished and professionally installed casework based on the Optima 2011 mobile steel system by Mott Manufacturing Ltd., with a brand-name-or-equal provision, including lab tables, suspended cabinets, shelving, and accessories designed to meet or exceed VHA laboratory safety standards. Each item must conform to strict specifications: epoxy countertops one inch thick, painted steel shelving with three shelves per unit, two electrical circuits and two Cat 6A data lines per bench, and smooth, hazard-free finishes free of scratches, dents, or blemishes. Installation must occur on-site at Building 200, One VA Center, Augusta, ME, with strict adherence to duty hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and no on-site storage provided; the contractor must supply thirty days of free storage and remove all packaging material upon completion. An OSHA 10-certified supervisor must be present on-site, and the contractor must submit maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, and a remediation plan for punch-list items within five business days of the post-installation meeting. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 337215, with the government evaluating proposals based on the most advantageous offer considering both technical and past performance alongside price. Offerors must be currently registered in SAM with an active UEI and CAGE code, and provide their TIN, while also certifying their small business status. Proposals must include two volumes: one containing technical documentation such as shop drawings, product specifications, bill of materials tagged by CLIN, staff plans, sustainability certifications, and physical finish samples; the other containing a detailed price quote with separate line items for labor and materials. All submissions must be in PDF or Excel format, delivered via email by the June 5, 2026 deadline, with prices held firm for 60 days. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses, including Buy American Act deviations, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, whistleblower protections, and requirements for prompt payment under 31 U.S.C. 3903. Final acceptance rests with the VA COR, Sharon Steele, and contractors must retain records for three years after