Solicitation - 7125 - Brand Name or Equal DSI Custom Supply Storage Solution for Operating Room Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 339113 for the design, supply, and installation of a custom operating room supply storage system at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C24426Q0699, requires vendors to provide a fully installed and operational storage solution based on the DSI Moducore system, specifically including models A-AD, A-SUT, B-ST, WA-ST, and A-ST in specified quantities, along with custom color panels and compatible accessories such as labeling rails. All submissions must adhere to the “Brand Name or Equal” specification, and non-manufacturers must submit an OEM authorization letter. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with responsiveness contingent upon quoting all listed line items, completing all required sections of the Standard Form 1449, providing descriptive literature, and submitting the appropriate Buy American or Trade Agreements certificate. The contract demands full compliance with federal statutes including those governing procurement integrity, kickbacks, labor standards, and telecommunications restrictions, and prohibits the use of covered equipment or services under foreign asset control regulations. Vendors must be currently registered in SAM, provide their UEI and CAGE code, and certify their status as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer per 13 CFR 121.406(b). A mandatory site visit took place on June 29, 2026, and all technical inquiries had to be submitted to Contract Specialist Olivia McDonald by July 7, 2026, with amendments issued thereafter. Quotes must be submitted via email by 4:00 PM EDT on July 20, 2026, with the RFQ number in the subject line. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Pittsburgh VAMC operating room, with installation, a detailed user manual, and a one-day on-site training session required upon request. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network in arrears after delivery, installation, and government acceptance, detailing contract number, line items, shipping data, TIN, and payment instructions. Payment will be processed electronically through the Austin Payment Center, and all terms are governed by FAR clauses including 52.212-4 with addendum, 52.232-33, and VAAR clauses for electronic payment and gray market compliance. The contractor