What this opportunity is
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for reclining rotational vestibular chairs through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 339112, indicating a focus on medical equipment manufacturing. The contract is set aside for small businesses, making it a suitable opportunity for eligible firms. Bidders should track the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for updates and submission instructions, as the procurement will be conducted through this notice.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SUBJECT*
Reclining Rotational Vestibular Chair Sources RFQ
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
20422
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C24526Q0680
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
07-24-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N
SET-ASIDE
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
6515
NAICS CODE*
339112
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Central Office
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington DC 20420
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist
Michael Jones
michael.jones16@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington DC VA Medical Center
50 Irving St NW
Washington DC
POSTAL CODE
20422
COUNTRY
USA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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DESCRIPTION
RFQ 36C24526Q0680
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number 36C24536Q0680 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.
(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, 03/13/2026.
(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through a Full and Open competition. The NAICS Code 339112.
(v) See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure.
(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for a Reclining Rotational vestibular Chair for the Washington DC VA Medical Center. See Attachment A for a listing of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements.
Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6.
The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name or equal to supplies being requested.
(vii) Delivery Requirements:
Place of Delivery:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington DC VA Medical Center
50 Irving St NW
Washington DC 20422
Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: 90 days ARO
Additional Delivery Requirements
All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.
Addendum:
All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C24526Q0680 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than 48 hours from the release of the solicitation.
Offers shall be sent by email to Michael.Jones16@va.gov
(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest priced quotation that meets all requirements in attachment A, salient characteristics, statement of work, the standards of responsibility, all deliveries requirements and any other stated requirements.
Acceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that any equal-to items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that equal-to items meet all the salient characteristics (see Attachment A). Offers that include any items that are not determined as Brand Name or Equal shall result in an unacceptable offer. See 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal for additional information.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of Provision)
(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to thi…
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