6760--LINCOLN VRE CAMERA AND PERIPHERALS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 36C10D26Q0026. The primary change is the removal of FAR clause 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and the addition of additional clauses by reference.

• FAR Clause 52.212-5 (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) has been removed in its entirety.
• Additional clauses are now incorporated by reference, as listed in the document. These include:
  • FAR 52.219-28: Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025)
  • FAR 52.222–19: Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025)
  • FAR 52.222–36: Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)
  • FAR 52.222-50: Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025)
  • FAR 52.226-8: Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)
  • FAR 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
  • FAR 52.232-36: Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014)

Bidders should review the newly incorporated clauses by reference, as they may impact their understanding of contract terms and conditions. The document does not indicate any changes to proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is VAAR 852.219-76, a "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations as stipulated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

• Subcontracting Compliance: Offerors must certify whether they will comply with subcontracting limitations for supplies or products. This includes:
  • For non-SDVOSB/VOSB certified firms: Not paying more than 50% of the government contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
  • For non-manufacturers: Supplying products from domestic small business manufacturers or processors, unless a waiver is granted.
• Manufacturer/Nonmanufacturer Representation: Offerors must certify if they are the manufacturer/producer or if they qualify as a nonmanufacturer, meeting specific criteria (e.g., employee count, primary business, ownership of items).
• Acknowledgement of Jurisdiction: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and that false certifications may lead to penalties.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance: Details potential actions if an awarded SDVOSB/VOSB does not act in good faith, including referral to suspension/debarment, fines, and prosecution.
• Record Keeping: Offerors understand they may be required to provide documentation to verify compliance.

This is a mandatory certification. Offerors must complete, sign, and return this form with their bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to provide the completed certification will render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications for a comprehensive camera system, including a full-frame mirrorless camera, lenses, lighting equipment, and accessories. It appears to be an attachment detailing the technical requirements or proposed equipment for an opportunity.

• Camera Body: 45MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor, 8K RAW internal recording up to 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, 5-axis IBIS, dual processing engine, advanced AI autofocus, Eye-Control Focus, Wi-Fi 6E, dual card slots (CFexpress Type B + UHS-II SD).
• Lenses: RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM, RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM.
• Lighting: Speedlite EL-1 (Version 2) external flash, Studio Flash Monolight (3-light kit) with 300 Ws power.
• Accessories: Camera cases (hard case with wheels, protective case), laptop (macOS, M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD), media cards (128GB CFexpress Type B), card reader (USB-C), camera batteries (LP-E6P), tripod (carbon fiber, fluid head), portable backdrop (5x7' white).

Bidders should review these detailed specifications to understand the exact equipment and technical capabilities required for the opportunity. This information is crucial for determining if they can meet the requirements, for pricing proposals, and for understanding the scope of potential deliverables. The document outlines a high-end multimedia production setup.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration. The Lincoln VA Regional Benefit Office requires a vendor to provide photographic equipment to support a Veteran Beneficiary's self-employment goals within the Veteran Readiness and Employment program. The items are for personal use to enhance existing business equipment.

• The solicitation specifies brand-name or equal/exceed items. Bidders must follow specifications.

• A detailed list of required photographic equipment is provided in Section B.3, including specific camera bodies, lenses, batteries, flash, case, memory cards, card reader, tripod, light kit, backgrounds, laptop, and hard case.

• All items are to be delivered to the Lincoln VA Regional Benefit Office, 3800 Village Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

• Delivery is required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Offers are due by 02-10-2026, local time.

• The solicitation is 100% set aside for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• The award will be made to the vendor providing the best price for brand-name items and the most expedient delivery.

• Quotes must include a completed VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Supplies.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

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

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Section D references "SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS" and "VAAR 852.219-76 LOS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE" as attachments.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for employment equipment for a Veteran beneficiary, specifically Lincoln VRE Camera and Peripherals. The Veterans Benefits Administration, Lincoln Regional Benefit Office, has a need for this equipment.

• The procurement is for a "Lincoln VRE Camera and Peripherals."

• Not specified in this notice.

• A Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be posted at www.FBO.gov within one (1) day of this notice.

• Questions regarding this announcement and the subsequent RFQ should be directed via email to the Contracting Officer, Bertha Leguizamon, at bertha.leguizamon@va.gov.

• All questions will be answered via an Amendment to the RFQ.

• No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.

• Email subject line format: "Camera" followed by the company name.

• This procurement will be set aside 100% for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).

• VOSBs must have valid registrations on the SBA Small Business Search website (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) and current registration at the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Applicable NAICS Code: 334118

• Product Service Code: 6760

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 20006

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Acquisition Division, 1800 G Street NW, Washington DC 20006, US.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-10-2026 2PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Contracting Officer: Bertha Leguizamon, BERTHA.LEGUIZAMON@VA.GOV