6640--ULTRACENTRIFUGE EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION

(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 36C26226Q1213 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 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 Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). (iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through competition set-aside for Small Businesses associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System Code 334516. (v) See Attachment A Schedule of Pricing for a list of product information, line-item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure. (vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for an Ultracentrifuge equipment and installation for the Laboratory Department located at New Mexico VA Healthcare System. See Attachment B Salient Characteristics for a listing of 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 information 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 supplies being requested. (vii) Delivery Requirements: Place of Delivery: Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico VA Healthcare System 1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: Delivery of the items is expected to be within 45 days After Receipt of Order (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 Products and Commercial Services, applies to this solicitation. Addendum: All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26226Q1213 within subject line of the email. Any offeror s quote 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 Monday, July 27, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Offers shall be sent by email to Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov. Offerors shall submit the following via email: Completed Attachment A Schedule of Pricing Offerors shall fill out all unlocked fill-ins/tabs of Attachment A conforming to requirements stated by the salient characteristics and the instructions below. Offerors shall complete column K of tab 1 for unit prices. Offerors shall additionally complete columns F H of tab 1 if providing an equivalent product. If providing an equivalent product, offerors shall either provide information regarding how their product meets the salient characteristics in Attachment B in Column I or alternatively may state where in the offeror s overall submission that information can be found. Offeror shall provide the following Company information in Attachment A tab 2 in column C: Company Name Address Telephone Number Email Point of Contact Firm s UEI# CLIN prices shall include all shipping and installation costs (no separate shipping and installation fees). Completed Buy American Certificate (see FAR 52.225-2 below) OFFERORS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THESE QUOTE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS MAY HAVE THEIR OFFERS REJECTED AND BE REMOVED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR CONTRACT AWARD. (End of Provision) (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (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 salient characteristics in Attachment B and additional delivery requirements that are both responsive and responsible. Acceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that any 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 and B). Offers that include any items that are not determined to meet all salient characteristics shall result in an unacceptable offer. In addition, all offers must comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) requirements as described in this solicitation. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Subpart 25.1. Offers that do not comply with the BAA, or that do not clearly certify compliance on the Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2), will be considered unacceptable. (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) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (xi) The following provisions and clauses also apply: 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources. (b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities; (2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause; (3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts; (4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and (5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause. (6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). (c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States. (End of clause) 52.225-1 - BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES (OCT 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is (i) A commercial…