VASNHCS NUTRACE R MAX 2D DATA MATRIX READER

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and Network Contracting Office 21, is soliciting a brand-name R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Reader manufactured by Nutrace under solicitation number 36C26126Q0789, with a strict requirement that only the specified brand be submitted. This is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and all offerors must be certified in the SBA database under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 13 CFR 128, with additional compliance required for nonmanufacturer certifications under 13 CFR 121.406(b) if applicable. The contract requires submission of a complete quote including the exact product description, part number, manufacturer, and an authorized distributor’s letter, with pricing for one CLIN for 12 units and a second CLIN for shipping and handling to North Las Vegas, NV 89086. Proposals must be received by June 12, 2026, at 11:00 local time, and must include all required representations and certifications, with those not collected via SAM submitted directly. The award will be made on a best-value basis, evaluating technical compliance and price reasonableness, with no discussions anticipated, meaning initial offers must contain the offeror’s best terms and fully address all solicitation requirements. The contract is anticipated to be firm-fixed-price, with delivery FOB destination, and payment will be processed electronically via the VA’s invoice system upon delivery and government acceptance, in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72. The offeror must guarantee merchantability and fitness for purpose, and title transfers to the government upon acceptance. Contract clauses include deviations to FAR 52.212-4, VAAR 852.219-73, and VAAR 852.219-76, reflecting adjustments to commercial terms, set-aside notices, and subcontracting limitations. Additional statutory compliance is required for anti-kickback, procurement integrity, and labor standards. The Government retains rights to inspect, reject, and seek remedies for nonconforming items, and may consider an option to extend performance for up to six months in total. Offers must remain firm for 60 days post-submission deadline.