R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Reader

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21, is soliciting a single R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Reader from a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business under a total set-aside for SDVOSBs, identified by NAICS code 339113. The requirement is for 12 units of the NuTrace R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Reader, with shipping and handling included, to be delivered to the Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a strictly branded requirement necessitating NuTrace scanners to ensure seamless compatibility with existing equipment used in surgical tray assembly and sterile processing operations to support expanded operating room capacity. The solicitation, numbered 36C26126Q0744, is for commercial products and services governed by FAR 52.212-4 with a deviation from the November 2023 version, augmented by the addition of FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions as an addendum. Offerors must be listed in the SBA’s certification database as SDVOSBs, self-certify their manufacturer or nonmanufacturer status, and comply with all applicable federal laws including those on procurement integrity, kickbacks, and combating trafficking in persons. Proposals must include technical specifications, part numbers, manufacturer details, an authorized distributor letter, full pricing for all CLINs, the UEI, EFT information, and a statement of full agreement with all terms. Submission is required by 3:00 p.m. PST on June 2, 2026, to victoria.torres@va.gov, and prices must remain firm for 60 days beyond the deadline. The award will be made on a best-value basis, prioritizing fairness and reasonableness of price alongside compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Delivery is FOB destination, acceptance occurs upon delivery and government inspection, and invoices must be submitted electronically via VA’s EIPP system in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72. Contractors must also meet stringent cybersecurity and IT security standards under VAAR clauses 852.204-71 and 852.239-70, comply with Buy American requirements, and ensure no gray market or counterfeit items are supplied. The Government retains rights to reject nonconforming items without price adjustment and may exercise optional