Auditory Equipment | Screening Device |
Overview
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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 RPO WEST (36C24W), is soliciting proposals for Auditory Equipment, including a Screening Device and an Auditory Analyzer, for the Bakersfield VA Clinic in California. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Offers are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to acquire audiometer/otoacoustic emission (OAE) equipment and an auditory analyzer to measure hair cell function and evaluate hearing, thereby improving patient care. The required items are:
- M0031A - Screening Device, Diagnostic OAE Interacoustics, Titan (Quantity: 2): Must be a brand name or equal handheld device capable of screening and diagnostic acoustic immittance. Key functionalities include Tympanometry, Williams Test, Toynbee Test, continuous sensitive impedance measurement, manual and automated reflex, reflex decay and latency, DPOAE, and TEOAE. Specific requirements for probe tone frequency, air pressure control, and compliance range are detailed.
- M0035 - Analyzer, Auditory, Interacoustics, Eclipse (Quantity: 3): Must include an EPA preamplifier, EPA4 specifications, and specific stimulus capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14).
- Response Date: March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
- Delivery Location: Bakersfield VA Clinic, 1801 Westwind Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93301.
- Delivery Schedule: Anticipated by August 1, 2026.
- Training: One-time training at installation is required.
- Warranty: Standard manufacturer industry warranty term.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Required submission elements include the solicitation number, offeror details, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, remit-to address, completed FAR 52.212-3, acknowledgment of amendments, and past performance information (if applicable).
Offers will be evaluated based on a comparative analysis of technical and past performance. Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement's price.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those related to contract terms, conditions, security, subcontracting, electronic payment, labor standards, Buy American, and Trade Agreements.