6515--DEEPLIVE EQUIPMENT
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), Network Contracting Office 22, has issued an Unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for DEEPLIVE EQUIPMENT. This solicitation seeks a "brand name or equal" dermatological diagnostic device utilizing Line-field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT) technology. Quotes are due June 4, 2026, by 9:00 AM PST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA is procuring a "deepLive system" or equivalent, which is a novel hand-held imaging device for dermatological diagnostics. Key requirements include mobility via a cart, a touch screen interface, a hand-held probe integrating the LC-OCT imaging system, a central power unit (CPU) mounted on the cart, and software running on the device's computer. Delivery is to the VA Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies), and the NAICS Code is 339112 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
Contract Details
This acquisition contemplates the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0871.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 4, 2026, by 9:00 AM PST.
- Quotes must be submitted via email to ADRIANA.GARCIA@VA.GOV.
- Submissions are limited to 15 pages, excluding the pricing schedule.
- Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), where award will be made to the offer that meets all minimum salient characteristics and provides the lowest price.
Eligibility & Notes
This is an Unrestricted acquisition. Offerors must be authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and provide an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) with their response. Compliance with Buy American Act requirements, including identifying the country of origin for each product, is mandatory. Offerors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).