6530--Echocardiography Exam Beds
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), specifically the Network Contract Office 22 (36C262), is soliciting quotes under Solicitation #36C26226Q0717 for Echocardiography Exam Beds for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), with the intent to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work / Key Requirements
The VA requires echocardiography exam tables, specified as "brand name or equal" (IAW FAR 52.211-6). The procurement includes four (4) echocardiography exam beds and related components (base, dual push handles, paper roll holder/cutter). Key salient characteristics for the beds include:
- Designed specifically for Echocardiology exams.
- Height: Minimum 19", Maximum 38"; Width: Minimum 30".
- Rapid release drop sections on both sides.
- 600 lbs weight limit for bariatric patients.
- Accommodates up to 65-degree Fowler positioning and at least 15-degree Trendelenburg capability.
- Hideaway safety rails, a safety wedge, and a paper roll holder and cutter.
- Legs must drop to 90-degree chair positioning. Offerors must clearly identify any "equal to" items, providing make, model, functionality, and description.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0717
- NAICS Code: 339113 (SBA Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Place of Performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System Supply Warehouse, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 90 days of order placement.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:00 PM PST.
- Quotes Due: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM PST.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database. SAM registration is required prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email to Nate Munson (Nathan.Munson@va.gov), referencing solicitation #36C26226Q0717. Submissions should include completed pricing forms (or SF 1449 Price/Cost Schedule), offeror details (name, address, phone, DUNS#), total price, and a completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 or ORCA document. A quote page limit of 15 pages (excluding pricing) applies. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, based on an Acceptable/Unacceptable process (IAW FAR 52.212-2). Technical acceptability will be assessed against the salient characteristics. An Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the OEM is required for suppliers, distributors, and resellers. Offerors must also provide Buy American Act compliance details.
Contact Information
All questions and quotes should be directed to Nate Munson at Nathan.Munson@va.gov.