7C21--Brand Name or Equal PAR Excellence

SOL #: 36C10B26Q0176Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)

EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Needed To Support Non Tiered Data Center Facilities; Computer Rooms, Mdf/Telco Closets, Such As Racks, Cabling, And Management Systems. (7C21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cb26a82d3e3a42008745d547d99c6e35/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

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), specifically the Technology Acquisition Center, is soliciting proposals for a Brand Name or Equal (BNE) PAR Excellence Weight-based Inventory Management System. This Firm-Fixed-Price combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C10B26Q0176) aims to replace obsolete Omnicell cabinets at various VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTXHCS) locations. The acquisition is unrestricted, but large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The estimated value is approximately $34 Million. Offers are due by March 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the provision and installation of a BNE PAR Excellence system, encompassing all necessary bins, scales, accessories, parts, labor, hardware, and software. Key system features include:

Weight-based inventory management with real-time visibility.
Interface capability with the VISTA Generic Inventory Package (GIP).
Wall-mounted design (not wireless).
A 3-year warranty for all installed equipment and software.
An active support agreement for continued maintenance and troubleshooting post-warranty.
Comprehensive training for VA Logistics staff (end users, super users, supervisors, and leadership). The system must comply with VA TRM, Section 508 accessibility standards, and Zero Trust security controls.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: A 12-month base period, followed by two 12-month option periods.
Estimated Value: Approximately $34,000,000.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted. FAR Overhaul Deviation 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, applies, requiring large businesses to submit a plan outlining specific goals for small business utilization.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC.
Submission Method: Complete offers must be emailed to crystal.lomonaco@va.gov and kendra.casebolt@va.gov. The subject line must include "RFQ 36C10B26Q0176".
Content Requirements: Quotes must be complete, including pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs) in Section B.4 and a detailed description of offered items in Section B.5.
Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements. The Government reserves the right to evaluate only the lowest priced offeror if their quote is conforming.
Offer Validity: Offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days.