6525--PACT Act Leases Special FEB FY26 EQ Consolidation
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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 the NAC High Tech Orders (36A797), has issued a Solicitation (RFO 36A79726Q0014) for a SPECIAL FEB 2026 Equipment Only Consolidation. This opportunity is for X-Ray Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary (PSC 6525). Offers are due by April 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation aims to consolidate equipment requirements for February 2026, specifically for various medical imaging modalities (e.g., XR US, XR RF, NM BONE DEN, XR CT, XR MRI, XR RAD, XR MAMMO) across multiple VA Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) and stations. Vendors must offer new equipment meeting technical and functional requirements, including individual product pricing and multi-unit discounts. "Forklift upgrades" are considered full system replacements with trade-ins.
Contract Details
This is a Request for Offers (RFO) conducted under FAR 16.505 – Ordering, leading to delivery order awards. The government intends to award without discussions, requiring initial offers to represent the best terms. Offers must be honored for a minimum of 180 days.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is strictly limited to companies holding a current contract for the specified equipment types with either the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC), High Tech Medical Equipment Branch, or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) where the VA has ordering authority. Vendors must hold a valid contract at the time of offer submission and award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Vendor Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
- Offers Due: April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.
- Goal to Award Delivery Orders: May 22, 2026.
- Offers will be evaluated based on "Availability of Required Features" and "Availability of Service." Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
- Submissions must be uploaded to "Box" using a specific folder structure provided in the "Vendor Folders" attachment. Responses via other means will not be accepted.
- Required documentation includes: Completed VA Directive 6550 Appendix A, product brochures, typical drawings, FIPS 140-2 certification, completed MDS2 form, OS Support Plans (if applicable), technical specification sheets, and biomedical technical training information. The "Vendor Workup Spreadsheet" must be used for pricing.
Additional Notes
All dates are estimates and subject to change. Communication during the solicitation must be coordinated through the NAC Consolidation Coordinators. Training for delivery orders will be handled via modifications to the Delivery Order, with tuition covered and travel expenses managed at the facility level.