6525--Brand Name Only - Carto 3 Mapping System
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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), specifically Network Contracting Office 23 (36C263), intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ), 36C26326Q0595, for a Brand Name Only – CARTO 3 Mapping System for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This is a firm-fixed-price solicitation conducted under simplified procedures (FAR Part 12.201-1). Quotes are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for a CARTO 3 Mapping System. Offerors must provide an itemized quote along with sufficient technical supporting documentation to demonstrate that the quoted system meets the salient characteristics required by the solicitation.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 334510 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Product Service Code: 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- Place of Performance: Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States.
- Set-Aside: This is a "Brand Name Only" requirement.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors are instructed to follow the instructions within RFQ document 36C26326Q0595. All quotes, including an itemized quote and technical supporting documentation, must be sent via email to dennis.salmonsen@va.gov. The specific due date and time will be stated in Block 8 on page 1 of the solicitation when it is posted.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: May 7, 2026 (17:00 Mountain Time, Denver, USA, as per document summary)
- Published: April 29, 2026
- Primary Contact: Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist (dennis.salmonsen@va.gov, 605-347-2511)