6530--TABLE HANA 110V

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a one-time purchase of a brand-name Mizuho Table Hana, 110V.

• Product: Mizuho Table Hana, 110V (Part Number 6875)

• Quantity: 1 each

• Standard Components: The table includes a base, lift-assisted radiolucent leg spars, traction boot pairs, traction hook extensions, femoral lift systems and hooks, femur lift extensions and foot pedal, perineal post, well leg support system, arm boards, patient safety strap, hand pendant, table cover, and patient care kits.

• This is a one-time buy.

• Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-3 is in effect.

• Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Jennifer.Mead@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made based on a comparative evaluation of quotes considering Price, Technical, Veterans’ Involvement, and Speed of Delivery. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

• Quote Requirements: Include a quotation, authorization letter from OEM (if not the OEM), completed copy of items specified in the SOW (Attachment 3), and product information if proposing an "or Equal" product. A statement regarding acceptance of terms and conditions is required.

• This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 Employees).

• FSC/PSC: 6530 – Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Relevant FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. Key provisions include FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, and FAR 52.204-7.

• Attachments referenced include tailored FAR 52.212-1 instructions, tailored FAR 52.212-2 (including veteran evaluation), and the Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certificate required for the "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act" provision. It requires offerors to certify the origin of end products and their components.

• Certification of End Products: Offerors must certify that end products are domestic and that domestic end products contain a critical component, unless listed otherwise.
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Country End Products: Offerors must list supplies that are FTA country end products (excluding Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian) or Israeli end products, specifying the country of origin.
• Other Foreign End Products: Offerors must list foreign end products (other than those listed above) and indicate if they exceed 55% domestic content, unless they are commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items.
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: Offerors must list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Alternate Provisions: The document includes alternate provisions for specific scenarios, such as Israeli end products only, or Korean and Israeli end products.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate to comply with the solicitation's requirements regarding domestic content and trade agreements. Failure to provide accurate information may impact offer evaluation and award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-2, "Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services." It details the specific evaluation factors and approach the Government will use when evaluating quotations for this solicitation.

• Basis for Award: The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.
• Evaluation Factors: Quotations will be evaluated based on:
  1. Price
  2. Technical or Quality
  3. Veterans' Involvement
  4. Speed of Delivery
• Evaluation Approach: A comparative evaluation process will be used, comparing quotations to determine the best overall benefit to the Government. The Government may select a quotation that exceeds minimum requirements if it offers additional benefit. Alternate quotations are not accepted.
• Technical/Quality Evaluation: Assesses how well the quotation meets or exceeds Government requirements. Authorized distributors must provide an OEM authorization letter.
• Veterans' Involvement Evaluation: Evaluation credit will be assigned for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) as prime contractors or subcontractors. SDVOSBs/VOSBs must be registered and verified in the VIP database (vip.vetbiz.va.gov) at the time of quotation submission and award, and meet federal small business size standards. For subcontractors, the quotation must include their names, a description of proposed subcontracts, and approximate dollar values.
• Price Evaluation: The total of all line-item prices will be summed to determine the Total Evaluated Price.
• Speed of Delivery Evaluation: The estimated delivery date and speed of delivery will be evaluated.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific criteria and methodology the Government will use to evaluate their quotations. Understanding these factors and how they will be weighted is essential for preparing a competitive proposal. Bidders must pay close attention to the requirements for demonstrating technical capability, veteran involvement (including registration and documentation), pricing, and delivery speed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services," tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR and provides specific instructions for submitting quotes.

• NAICS Code and Small Business Size Standard: Details are to be found elsewhere in the RFQ, with specific guidance on size standards for concerns not manufacturing end items.
• Submission of Quotes: Requires signed and dated quotes submitted to the specified office by the exact time. Minimum required information includes solicitation number, receipt time, quoter's contact details, technical description, warranty terms, price and discount terms, remit-to address, representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3), and acknowledgment of amendments. Failure to provide required information may lead to exclusion.
• Period for Acceptance of Quotes: Quotes must be held firm for 30 calendar days from the specified receipt date, unless otherwise stated.
• Product Samples: May be required and must be submitted at or prior to the quote receipt time, at no expense to the Government.
• Multiple Quotes: Encouraged for alternative line items or services, with each quote evaluated separately.
• Late Submissions: Quotes received after the specified time may not be considered unless specific conditions are met.
• Issuance of Purchase Order: The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters, and the initial quote should offer the best terms. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.
• Availability of Requirements Documents: Provides instructions on how to obtain GSA Index documents, Defense specifications, and voluntary standards.
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): Required for quotes exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, or if SAM registration is required. Instructions are provided for obtaining a UEI if one is not already established.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific requirements and procedures for submitting a responsive quote. It details what information must be included, how quotes will be evaluated, and the conditions under which quotes may be excluded. Bidders must carefully review these instructions to ensure their submissions meet all criteria and deadlines.