6515--691/GLA_CUSTOM IV KIT

Amendment / Modification

This is Amendment 0002 to RFQ 36C26226Q0101. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for submitting all required items listed in the original RFQ.

• All required items listed in RFQ 36C26226Q0101.

• Attachment A - Brand Name or Equal_FINAL

• Attachment C - Limitations of Subcontracting

• The deadline for submitting all required documents and information has been extended. Bidders must thoroughly complete Attachment A and Attachment C.

• Submissions must be received by the new extended deadline to be considered responsive. Any submissions not received by this extended deadline will be considered non-responsive.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "691/GLA_CUSTOM IV KIT". The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is procuring these custom IV kits.

• The specific product service code is 6515.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112.

• Not specified in this document.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: January 9, 2026, 1:00 pm Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Archive: 20 days after the response date.

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90815.

• Point of Contact: Rochelle Malveaux, Contract Specialist, Rochelle.Malveaux@VA.GOV, 000-000-0000.

• Recovery Act Funds: No.

• Place of Performance: Not specified in this document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for "Custom IV Start Kits." It details the specific requirements and features that the government is looking for in these kits.

• IV Label: Must include specific clinical documentation details (Date/Time of Start, Started By, Type/Size of Device).
• Tegaderm Dressing: Must be antimicrobial (2% CHG), waterproof, transparent film with securement tape.
• Gauze: Premium Nonwoven Rayon/Poly Sponge, 2x2 inch, 4-ply, hospital-quality, strong absorbent blend.
• Flush Syringe: Compatible with needle-free Luer lock systems, terminally sterilized, and barcoded.
• Device Access Luer-Lock Vacutainer: Must have a pre-attached adapter, threaded locking luer, and be compatible with female luer connections and needleless IV sites.
• Transparent Tape: 1x18 inch, clear plastic, medical grade, micro-perforated, UDI compliant.
• Swabcap: Contains 70% Isopropyl alcohol, effective for 30 seconds to seven days, capable of disinfecting connector tops and threads, individually packaged, and designed to hang on an IV pole.
• Connector Microclave: Designed to reduce bloodstream infections and minimize blood reflux.
• BD Chlora Prep: Frepp1 mL Sterile Applicator with 2% w/v CHG and 70% v/v IPA.
• Tourniquet: Single-patient, non-latex, 1x18 blue RLD LF, single-use.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the precise specifications for the Custom IV Start Kits. Vendors must ensure their proposed products meet all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant with the opportunity requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically "CUSTOM IV START KITS" (brand name or equal) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The procurement is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Procurement of "CUSTOM IV START KITS" (model number DYNDV2095D) or equal.

• Requires 75 cases per month, totaling 900 cases over a one-year period.

• Each case contains fifty (50) IV Kits.

• Specific components include IV Label, Tegaderm IV Sec-CHG, Gauze 2X2 4PLY NW, Syr 10ml Fill Sod/Chloride, Device Access L/L Vacutainer, Tape Transparent 1X18, SwabCap w/70% Alcohol, Connector Microclave NS, Chloraprep One-Step 1ml BNS, and Tourniquet 1X18 Rld LF Blue.

• Items must be new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and not gray market or counterfeit.

• Contract type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: One year, with monthly deliveries.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov by Friday, January 9th, 2026, 1:00 pm PST.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by December 29, 2025, 8:00 AM PST.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced quotation that meets all requirements, is responsive, and responsible.

• Offers of "equal" products must clearly demonstrate they meet the salient characteristics.

• Total SDVOSB set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 339112 with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0101.

• Place of Delivery: Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System – 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California (Warehouse).

• Offerors must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter/Memo from the manufacturer.

• Items shall be FOB destination.

• Compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreement Act is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Custom IV Start Kits for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA). The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0101.

The document references several attachments that detail the requirements:

• ATTCHMENT A: Custom Starter Kits - Brand Name or Equal

• ATTCHMENT B: Salient Characteristics for Custom IV Start Kits

• ATTCHMENT C: Limitations of Sub-Contracting Cert / SDVOSB Certification - Supplies

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach CA 90815.

• Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA), 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073-1003.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: January 9, 2026, 1:00 pm Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA.

• Archive: 15 days after the response date.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern).

• Product Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 339112

• Point of Contact: Rochelle Malveaux, Contract Specialist, Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov, 000-000-0000.

• Bidders are instructed to "See attached" for detailed information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as stipulated in the solicitation and resultant contract, particularly concerning supplies and products.

• Subcontracting Limitations: Details the percentage of contract work that must be performed by the prime contractor or by similarly situated subcontractors. For supplies/products (non-manufacturer), no more than 50% of the amount paid by the government can go to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Nonmanufacturer Rule: For contracts awarded to nonmanufacturers, the product must be from a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver is granted.
• Manufacturer/Nonmanufacturer Certification: Offerors must certify whether they are the manufacturer or a nonmanufacturer. Specific criteria for nonmanufacturers include employee count (<=500, with exceptions), primary business activity (wholesale/retail), taking ownership of items, and supplying items from US-based small businesses.
• Compliance Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to penalties under Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1001, for false statements.
• SDVOSB/VOSB Contract Consequences: Outlines potential penalties (suspension, fines, prosecution) if a VA-awarded SDVOSB/VOSB contract is determined to have not acted in good faith.
• Record Keeping: Offerors must be prepared to provide documents to VA to demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations.
• Certification Section: A fill-in section for the offeror to formally certify their status and intent to comply.

This form is mandatory for bidders. Failure to complete and return this certification with the offer will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Bidders must carefully review and understand the subcontracting limitations and their own company's ability to comply before completing and submitting this certification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an attachment titled 'ATTCHMENT A - CUSTOM STARTER KITS- Brand Name or Equal_FINAL.xlsx'. It appears to be a pricing sheet or a list of required items for custom starter kits, specifying brand names and potentially allowing for equivalent substitutions.

• The sheet lists CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) from 1 to 10.
• For each CLIN, it specifies a 'Brand Name' and 'Brand Name Nomenclature' (e.g., Medline Industries - IV LABEL).
• It includes columns for 'Manufacturer Part Number', 'Salient Characteristics', 'Equivalent Brand', 'Equivalent Nomenclature', 'Equivalent Part Number', and 'Equivalent Description Matching Salient Characteristics'.
• Quantities per year are listed, with most items requiring 45,000 units annually.
• Unit Price and Extended Price columns are present but show 0.0 for all listed items, suggesting this may be a template or a preliminary pricing structure.

Bidders should use this attachment to understand the specific medical supplies and equipment required for custom starter kits. They need to identify the brand-name items and their associated salient characteristics. Bidders must also consider the 'Equivalent Brand', 'Equivalent Nomenclature', and 'Equivalent Part Number' columns to determine if they can offer approved equal products. The quantities listed are critical for estimating proposal costs. The zero prices indicate that bidders will need to provide their own pricing for these items in their proposals.