Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Network Contract Office (NCO) 06, Salem VA Healthcare System, 1970 Roanoke Avenue, Salem VA 24153-6404, intends to solicit quotes in the Open-Market to procure... Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Network Contract Office (NCO) 06, Salem VA Healthcare System, 1970 Roanoke Avenue, Salem VA 24153-6404, intends to solicit quotes in the Open-Market to procure BRAND NAME ONLY two Follett Infinity Series 19.7 cu ft capacity full-size medical grade refrigerators featuring patented infinite speed control technology configured with right-hinged glass door and four epoxy-coated shelves; certified to meet NSF/ANSI 456 standard for vaccine storage; and two Omnicell compatible door brackets. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for Small Business. Anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed-Price. The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates issuing an open solicitation for this requirement on or about January 9, 2025. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the proposal submission process. Quotes will be accepted for a four (4) day period commencing with the solicitation issuance date. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies will be made available. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and VetCert database, if applicable (VetBiz registration is required for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and Vet Biz information at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov). The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management database to be eligible for award. Registration is free, and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website, as no contract can be awarded to any offeror no registered in SAM. The VA will only consider proposals from contractors registered as mentioned above and not on the Excluded Parties List. NAICS Code is 339112, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation will be issued for Open Market. One award is expected to be made. All responsible sources may submit quotes to be considered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The supplies are to be delivered to Salem VA Healthcare System, 1970 Roanoke Avenue, Salem VA 24153-6404. In response, please include the following: Company Name Address Point of contact (POC) with phone number and email address. Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable; SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number Tax ID number; Socio-Economic Company SIZE (for example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc.); Proof of verification as an SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable); and Proof of authorization to resale/distribute requested products. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Elesha Gentry at elesha.gentry@va.gov; please ensure the subject line includes 36C24625Q0282. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. (END OF DOCUMENT)