6515--Medical Graphics Corporation dba MGC Diagnostics Corporation 65IIA, 36F79726D0006, 11/01-/2025 - 10/31/2031
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its NAC Federal Supply Schedule (36F797) office, is seeking proposals for a Worldwide Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract for Medical Equipment and Supplies (FSC Group 65, Part II, Section A) under Solicitation RFP-797-FSS-99-0025. This is an open and continuous solicitation for vendors to provide a broad range of medical products. The latest amendments have updated various clauses, forms, and submission requirements.
Scope of Opportunity
This FSS contract covers a wide array of medical equipment and supplies, including medical and surgical instruments, surgical dressing materials, hospital furniture, ophthalmic instruments, and related maintenance/repair services. Offerors must demonstrate responsibility, propose fair and reasonable pricing comparable to commercial customers, and be capable of fulfilling all contract obligations. Compliance with numerous FAR and agency-specific clauses is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Type: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract
- Duration: Typically a 5-year base period with options to extend up to 10 years total.
- Set-Aside: No overall set-aside for the FSS contract itself. However, the solicitation includes clauses for potential order-level set-asides for small businesses (HUBZone, Total Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, EDWOSB, WOSB).
- Minimum Sales: Expected minimum sales of $25,000 in the first two years and annually thereafter.
Key Amendments & Updates
The solicitation has undergone several amendments, with the most recent significant updates including:
- Amendment 0006 (October 2025): Replaced GSAM Clause 552.216-70 with GSAM Clause 552.238-120 (Economic Price Adjustment - Sep 2024), updated the Responsibility Evaluation (Oct 2025) requirements, and revised the Signature Authority Form (Aug 2025). This amendment extends the offer receipt date, and offerors must acknowledge it.
- Amendment 0005 (July 2025): Updated several FAR clauses (e.g., 52.203-17, 52.212-3, 52.212-5) and introduced a new Responsibility Evaluation document.
- Amendment 0004 (March 2025): Approved a class deviation to FAR subpart 22.8 (Equal Employment Opportunity), ceasing enforcement of E.O. 11246 policies.
- Amendment 0003 (December 2023): Reduced the grace period for Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) and sales reporting from 60 days to 30 days. Earlier amendments (0001 and 0002) revised electronic offer acceptance protocols, updated various FAR/GSAR clauses, rental terms, and proposal preparation documents.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically. Key submission requirements include SAM registration, completion of FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications, and submission of commercial pricelists. New offerors must complete the GSA "Pathway to Success" seminar. Evaluation will be based on a "best value" determination, considering factors such as price, past performance, quality, and offeror expertise.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. The solicitation is open and continuous, with a general response date of December 31, 2026. For inquiries, contact the FSS Service Helpdesk at fss.help@va.gov or 708-786-7737.