6515--Nuclear Mediine Cabinets and Equipment for PET Procedures for the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Small Business Set-Aside

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products to procure Nuclear Medicine Cabinet and Protective Equipment for Radioactive Tracer Doses Used in PET Scans. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The government requires the following items, "Brand Name or Equal to" Capintec products:

• Radiation Cabinet (Capintec PN 244-206)
• L-Block Shield (Capintec PN 042-433)
• Lead Brick Cave (Capintec PN 042-434)
• PET Shield Sharps Container (Capintec PN 5730-2271)
• PET Sharps Container (fits in item 5730-2271) (Capintec PN 0660-0042)
• CRC-55tR Dose Calibrator (Touch Screen) (Capintec PN 5130-3234)
• Syringe Shield, Gaard Lock, PET, 3cc, w/GLS (Capintec PN 007-716)
• Syringe Shield, Gaard Lock, PET, 5cc, w/GLS (Capintec PN 007-717)
• Standard "L" Shield (Bench Top) (Capintec PN 5130-2090)

Detailed specifications for each item are provided, including dimensions, lead thickness, shielding effectiveness, and material requirements.

• Contract Type: Single Award, Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by 12 weeks ARO or sooner.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a competitive solicitation.

• Submission Deadline: Offers must be received by 05:00 PM CT on Friday, June 26, 2026.

• Submission Method: Email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov with the RFQ number 36C26326Q0859 in the subject line.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer best meets the government's needs through a comparative evaluation.

• Discussions: The government intends to award without discussions.

• This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The associated NAICS code is 339113 with a Size Standard of 800 employees.

• The Nonmanufacturer Rule does not apply.

• Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must include a completed Buy American Certificate.

• Offerors must include a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor (not older than one year).

• Partial offers are not accepted.

• The SOW and Price/Cost Schedule are in attached RFQ 1449 document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" form, required to be completed and submitted with an offer. It is used to certify the domestic content of offered products.

• Instructions: Details how to complete the certificate, including listing foreign end products, their country of origin, and whether they exceed 55% domestic content. It also specifies how to handle items manufactured in the U.S. and those containing critical components.
• Table: A table with columns for Line Item Number/Description, Country of Origin, and whether the item exceeds 55% domestic content. A note indicates "N/A - This Procurement is for Commercial Items" in the third column.
• Certification Section: Fields for Contractor Signature, Printed Name, and Today's Date.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate as part of their offer. Failure to include a fully completed Buy American Certificate may impact the offer's compliance. The instructions provide guidance on how to accurately report the origin and domestic content of proposed items, which is crucial for compliance with the Buy American Act.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Nuclear Medicine Cabinets and Shields for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System. The acquisition is a small business set-aside.

The solicitation requires the following items, with "Brand Name or Equal" specifications:

• Radiation Cabinet (Capintec PN 244-206 or equivalent) with specific lead thickness, dimensions, weight capacity, and features.

• L-Block Shield (Capintec PN 042-433 or equivalent) with specific dimensions and lead thickness.

• Lead Brick Cave (Capintec PN 042-434 or equivalent) with specific internal dimensions and lead shielding.

• PET Shield Sharps Container (Capintec PN 5730-2271 or equivalent) with specific dimensions and lead lining.

• PET Sharps Container (fits in item 5730-2271, Capintec PN 0660-0042 or equivalent).

• CRC-55tR Dose Calibrator (Capintec PN 5130-3234 or equivalent) with specific capacity, resolution, and features.

• Syringe Shield, Gaard Lock, PET, 3cc, w/GLS (Capintec PN 007-716 or equivalent).

• Syringe Shield, Gaard Lock, PET, 5cc, w/GLS (Capintec PN 007-717 or equivalent).

• Standard "L" Shield (Bench Top) (Capintec PN 5130-2090 or equivalent).

• Contract Type: Single Award, Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Base period with POP Begin 06-29-2026 and POP End 09-21-2026 for most items. Some syringe shields have a POP Begin of 06-20-2026.

• Delivery: FOB Destination, to be delivered within 12 weeks ARO or sooner.

• Offers are due by 05:00 PM CT on Friday, June 26, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted via email to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov with the RFQ number (36C26326Q0859) in the subject line.

• The Government intends to award without discussions.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance (as part of responsibility).

• The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer if it provides additional benefits.

• This acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• The Nonmanufacturer Rule does not apply.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.

• Offers must include a completed and signed Buy American Certificate.

• Offerors must include a letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor (not older than one year).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Nuclear Medicine Cabinets and Equipment for PET Procedures for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. The procurement aims to provide specialized equipment to reduce radiation exposure for nuclear medicine technologists during PET procedures.

• Radiation cabinet

• L-block shield

• Lead brick cave

• PET sharps container

• CRC-55tR Dose Calibrator

• Standard “L” shield

• PET-specific syringes

• The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0859.

• The Product/Service Code is 6515.

• The NAICS Code is 339113.

• Response Date/Time: June 26, 2026, by 05:00 PM Central Time.

• Submission Method: All offers must be emailed to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov.

• Email Subject Line: Must include the RFQ number: 36C26326Q0859.

• This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 23, located in Coralville, IA.

• The Place of Performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA.

• Referenced attachments include: "36C26326Q0859 Combined Synopsis Notice," "RFQ 1449 36C26326Q0859 NucMed Cabinets and Shields Iowa City VA," and "Buy American Certificate Oct 2022 Tailored."