6525--Phaco & Hand Pieces in support of the Central Iowa VA HCS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Phaco & Hand Pieces in support of the Central Iowa VA HCS. The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0486.

This solicitation pertains to the procurement of Phaco & Hand Pieces.

This appears to be an award notice, not a solicitation. The award number is 36C26326P0372, with an award amount of $227,369.70. The award date was 04-20-2026. The awardee is O R ELDER INC.

Not applicable as this is an award notice.

The set-aside is SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

Product Service Code: 6525 NAICS Code: 339112

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Phaco Machines and Hand Pieces to support the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System. The government is seeking quotes for these items.

• Phaco Machines and Hand Pieces.

• Specific details regarding functional/performance specifications are provided in Section B.4.

• Brand Name or Equal is permitted.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Delivery is required on or before 09/01/2026.

• The solicitation is a total Services-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Technical questions must be submitted in writing to marie.weathers@va.gov by 10:00 AM CST on 03/24/2026.

• Quotes must be received by 10:00 AM CST on 03/31/2026 at marie.weathers@va.gov.

• Offers must include a signed SF1449 and all pages.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical ability will be evaluated based on Section B.2, a letter of authorization from the OEM (if applicable), and descriptive literature.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• Additional details on contract administration, payment, invoicing, and contract clauses are provided throughout the document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and conducted using FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking quotes for Phaco & Hand Pieces to support the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System. This announcement is the only solicitation, and quotes are being requested.

• The solicitation details contract line items, quantities, and units of measure within the attached documentation.

• The VA anticipates awarding one firm-fixed-price contract.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but supplies are to be provided to the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0486

• RFQ issued as a Request for Quotes.

• Applicable FAR provisions include 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• Applicable FAR clauses include 52.212-4.

• Technical questions are due via email by 10:00 AM CST on 03/24/2026 to Marie Weathers (marie.weathers@va.gov).

• Quotes are due by 10:00 AM CST on 03/31/2026 and must be emailed to marie.weathers@va.gov.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their quotes are received in their entirety by the closing date and time.

• This procurement is a 100% Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer.

• NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1000 Employees).

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-26 (10/01/2025).

• Place of Performance: Central Iowa VA Healthcare System, 3600 30th St., Des Moines, IA 50310.

• Contact: Marie Weathers, Contract Officer (marie.weathers@va.gov, 605-347-2511).