6515--NX EQ Hand Drills Foot Care (VA-26-00041528)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Combined Synopsis-Solicitation 36C10X26Q0093 0001 makes the following changes:

• Due Date Extension: The response deadline for the solicitation has been extended to Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

• New Clause Added: FAR Clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)," has been added.

• The response date/time has been updated.

• FAR Clause 52.222-90 has been incorporated into the solicitation.

• Bidders now have until May 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET to submit their responses.

• Bidders must review and comply with the new FAR Clause 52.222-90 regarding non-discrimination in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains contract clauses that are mandatory for this solicitation. Bidders must review these clauses to understand their contractual obligations if awarded.

• Mandatory Written Disclosures (C.1): Requires electronic disclosure of information to the VA OIG Hotline regarding FAR clause 52.203-13.
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Fee and Quarterly Sales Reports (C.2): Details a mandatory 3.0% SLA fee that must be embedded in all offered prices. Contractors must submit quarterly sales reports and remit SLA fees electronically via www.pay.gov.
• Liquidated Damages (C.3): Specifies liquidated damages of $37.50 per calendar day for delayed delivery or performance.
• Ordering (C.4): Outlines the process for issuing delivery or task orders during the contract period.
• Order Limitations (C.5): Sets minimum and maximum order quantities and dollar amounts ($750,000 for a combination of items).
• Requirements Contract (C.6): Defines this as a Requirements contract where quantities are estimates, and the government will order all required supplies/services.
• Option to Extend (C.7): Allows the government to extend the contract term, with a total duration not exceeding 5 years.
• Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (C.8): Requires contractors to periodically re-represent their small business status.
• Clauses Incorporated by Reference (C.9): Lists numerous FAR and VAAR clauses that are incorporated by reference and available at specified URLs.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (C.10): Requires provision of manuals for technical medical and mechanical equipment.
• Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (C.11): Prohibits the provision of used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items. Vendors must be OEM authorized.
• Compliance with Executive Order 13899 (C.12): Requires compliance with Executive Order 13899 regarding Combating Anti-Semitism.
• Delivery Location (C.13): Specifies that deliverables will be shipped to various VHA locations identified in each order.
• Packing for Domestic Shipment (C.14): Outlines requirements for packing materials to ensure acceptance by common carriers.

Bidders must carefully review all clauses to understand pricing requirements (SLA fee), reporting obligations, order limitations, delivery expectations, and prohibitions on certain types of items. Failure to comply with these clauses can impact proposal evaluation and contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for a single award Requirements contract for Medicool ® Hand Drills, Foot Care product line. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable National Program is seeking to procure these handheld instruments used for foot care, including debriding callous and shaping toenails. The contract will be awarded IAW FAR Part 16.5 for "Brand Name or Equal" items.

• Product: Medicool ® Hand Drills, Foot Care or equal.

• Functionality: Handheld instruments providing rotatory movement for burs used in foot care. Must include control unit, handpiece, and work with detachable components. May include irrigation and/or vacuum suction.

• Salient Characteristics: Specific requirements include drill speed (>=30,000 rpm), variable speed control, foot control capability, filter utilization, integrated vacuum, ability to use 3/32" (2.35mm) burs, brushless motor (for spray model), integrated spray handpiece, and integrated water reservoir (for spray model).

• Evaluation Factors: Design (lightweight handpiece, built-in burr holder, handpiece lights), Performance (motor operation - Forward/Reverse), Safety (filtration - HEPA preferred), Quality/Construction/Training, and Warranty.

• New Equipment: Only new, non-remanufactured, non-"gray market" items are acceptable. Products must be covered by manufacturer's warranty.

• Distributor Authorization: Distributors must be authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with a letter dated within 12 months of the solicitation close date.

• Contract Type: Single award Requirements contract with firm-fixed priced (FFP) delivery orders.

• Period of Performance: One 12-month base year with four 12-month option years.

• Delivery: Free on Board (FOB) destination nationwide.

• Submission: Quotes must include cost/price and technical capabilities. Offerors must indicate "equal" products by brand name and model number, providing descriptive literature and detailing any modifications.

• Evaluation: "Brand Name or Equal" evaluation. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: May 01, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
  • Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

• Set-Aside: This procurement is issued as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 800 employees

• All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Attachments referenced include Price Cost Schedule, Contract Administration, Contract Clauses, Solicitation Provisions, Reporting Tool, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Past Performance Reference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATTACHMENT G PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE NX EQ HANDS DRILL FOOT CARE," is a template for bidders to provide past performance references related to Solicitation 36C10X26Q0093. It is designed to capture information about previous work performed by the offeror or a subcontractor.

• Offeror Name: The name of the bidding company.
• Company who performed this work: The name of the entity that executed the work.
• Relationship to Offeror: Whether the company was the Offeror (Prime) or a Subcontractor.
• Role on the Contract: Whether the company acted as Prime or Subcontractor.
• Contracting Organization: The entity that awarded the contract.
• Contract / Task Order Number: Identification of the contract and subcontract numbers.
• Contract Type: The type of contract awarded.
• Total Awarded Price/Cost: The total value of the contract.
• Final or Projected Final Total Price/Cost: The final or projected final value.
• Delivery date/Period of performance: The duration of the contract.
• Contracting Officer's and Program Manager's Contact Information: Names, emails, and phone numbers.
• NAICS Code: The relevant North American Industry Classification System code.
• CPARS/PPIRS Completed: Status of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System or similar reports.
• Description of the Requirement: A concise explanation of the work performed and its relevance to the current solicitation.
• Performance: Details on any performance issues, corrective actions, and results.

Bidders must complete this form for each relevant past performance reference they wish to submit. The information provided will be used by the government to assess the offeror's capability and experience in performing similar work, which is a critical factor in the evaluation of proposals for Solicitation 36C10X26Q0093. The deadline for submission is May 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT, to Daleta.Coles@va.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment F, a Past Performance Questionnaire, for Solicitation No. 36C10X26Q0093 concerning "NX EQ Hands Drill Foot Care." Its purpose is to collect feedback from references provided by offerors regarding their past performance.

• Offeror Information: Space to insert the Offeror's Name and Contract Number.
• Reference Information: Fields for the reference's name, title, organization, contact details, and contract period of performance.
• Contract Details: Questions about total contract value, options exercised, show cause orders, stop work orders, and terminations.
• Service Description: A field for a brief description of services/commodities provided by the offeror.
• Rating Guidelines: Definitions for ratings (Unsatisfactory, Satisfactory, Excellent) across four categories: Quality of Service, Cost Control, Timeliness of Performance, and Business Relations.
• Offeror Evaluation: Sections for references to rate the offeror in each category, provide comments, and indicate overall satisfaction and willingness to work with the offeror again.

Offerors must provide this questionnaire to up to five references cited in their proposal. These references will be contacted by the VA Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) to evaluate the offeror's past performance. The completed questionnaires are due by May 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT and should be emailed to Daleta.Coles@va.gov. This document is critical for offerors to manage their reference list and ensure their references are prepared to provide timely and accurate feedback.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing sales data, likely intended for reporting purposes related to a contract. It includes two sheets: 'Sheet2' and 'Sales Report'. 'Sheet2' appears to contain raw numerical data organized in a grid, potentially representing quantities, codes, or other metrics across various locations. The 'Sales Report' sheet provides a structured template for reporting sales figures, broken down by VISN (Veterans Integrated Service Network), Facility, and CLIN/SLIN (Contract Line Item Number/Sub-Line Item Number).

• Sheet2: Contains numerical data and corresponding facility names, VISN numbers, and potentially contract/part numbers. It seems to map specific locations to numerical identifiers.
• Sales Report: Includes fields for Contractor, Contract Number, Reporting Quarter, CLIN/SLIN, Description/Salient Characteristics, Contract/Part Number, and Price. It details quantities sold, prices, and SLA (Service Level Agreement) fees for various VA facilities across different VISNs. It also includes fields for total sales and anticipated SLA.

This document serves as a reporting tool. Bidders may need to use the 'Sales Report' template to provide sales data if this is a requirement of the contract. The data presented in both sheets could indicate historical sales performance or expected reporting structures for similar contracts, helping bidders understand the scope and potential scale of operations or reporting obligations. The presence of specific VA facility names and VISN numbers helps bidders identify potential locations of service or reporting. The 'FY 2026' header suggests this report is for future planning or current reporting within that fiscal year.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains solicitation provisions for an opportunity related to "NX EQ HANDS DRILL FOOT CARE." It outlines various certifications, representations, and instructions required from offerors.

• Responsibility Matters: Offerors must certify regarding debarment, suspension, proposed debarment, convictions, civil judgments, and delinquent Federal taxes (FAR 52.209-5, 52.209-7, 52.209-11).

• Buy American: Offerors must certify compliance with the Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-2).

• Security Prohibitions: Offerors must represent and certify regarding covered telecommunications equipment/services, FASCSA orders, Sudan, and Iran (FAR 52.240-90).

• Product Requirements: The requirement is "brand name or equal" for Medicool® Hand Drills, Foot Care, or equivalent products. Offerors must detail how their proposed products meet salient characteristics.

• New Equipment: Only new, non-remanufactured, non-"gray market" items are acceptable. Manufacturer's warranty is required.

• Authorized Distributors: Distributors must provide OEM certification dated within 12 months of the solicitation close date.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract is contemplated (FAR 52.216-1).

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Daleta.Coles@va.gov and Jessica.Smith32@va.gov.

• Quote Due Date: May 13, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST. Late quotes may not be accepted.

• Quote Structure: Quotes must consist of four volumes: Technical (Volume I), Past Performance (Volume II), Price (Volume III), and Offer, Amendments, and Certifications & Representations (Volume IV).

• Format: Submissions must be clearly indexed, logically assembled, and in PDF or Excel format. No hyperlinks or zipped files.

• Evaluation Factors (Descending Order): Technical, Past Performance, Veterans Preference, and Price. Technical capability is significantly more important than Past Performance, and non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.

• Technical Evaluation: Focuses on Design, Performance, Safety, Quality/Construction/Training, Warranty, and Service Maintenance. All salient characteristics must be met.

• Past Performance: Requires submission of three relevant contracts/orders from the past three years.

• Price Evaluation: Price reasonableness will be assessed, and volume discounts are encouraged. Prices must be rounded to two decimal places.

• Questions Deadline: May 01, 2026, by 11:59 PM EST.

• Veteran Preference: Evaluation includes consideration for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.

• Any offeror-imposed terms deviating from the solicitation may render the quote unacceptable.

• Descriptive literature is required for "brand name or equal" items.

• Distributors must be authorized by the OEM.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions and details regarding contract administration, invoicing, and reporting for the opportunity. It outlines the points of contact for both the contractor and the government, payment procedures, and mandatory electronic invoice submission methods.

• Contract Administration: Identifies government points of contact (Jessica Smith, Daleta Coles) and placeholders for contractor contacts.
• Invoicing: Mandates electronic invoice submission via Tungsten Network (http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/) or X12 EDI formats. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable.
• Reporting: Requires monthly and quarterly reports using ATTACHMENT E – REPORTING TOOL – NX EQ Hands Drill Foot Care. Specific due dates for quarterly reports are provided.
• Terms and Conditions: Includes provisions on product termination/replacement, government obligation limits, order limitations (referencing ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE), potential for contract modifications to add/remove items or new technology, and authorized ordering officers. Purchase card orders are not authorized.
• Delivery Tickets: Specifies requirements for delivery tickets, including inspection (Destination), acceptance (Destination), shipping (FOB – Destination), and required information on labels/packing slips.

This document is crucial for understanding how to administer the contract, submit invoices for payment, and fulfill reporting requirements. Bidders must note the mandatory electronic invoicing procedures and the specific details required on delivery tickets. The terms and conditions section outlines important aspects of order placement, potential contract modifications, and limitations that will affect contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a pricing and cost schedule for the opportunity. It details the CLINs, part numbers, item descriptions, units of measure, estimated quantities for base and option years, and fields for proposed unit prices and total prices.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Specific items or services being priced.
• Part Number & Brand Name: Identifies the specific product (e.g., Medicool Pro Vac File®).
• Item Description: Detailed description of the product.
• Estimated Quantities: Quantities required for the Base Year and four Option Years.
• Proposed Unit Price: Fields for vendors to enter their proposed pricing for each year.
• Total Price: Calculated fields for total pricing based on proposed unit prices and estimated quantities, including a 3% Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Vendor Instructions: Vendors are instructed to complete all "yellow" highlighted spaces and to propose equivalent products if necessary, providing manufacturer and part number details.

This sheet is critical for bidders to understand the specific items being procured, the estimated quantities, and the structure for submitting their pricing proposals. Bidders must accurately complete this schedule with their proposed pricing for each CLIN and year, ensuring it aligns with any technical proposals submitted. The "Total Evaluated Price" columns will be used for evaluation purposes.