BRAND NAME NUTRACE SCANNER REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) Southern Nevada Healthcare System is seeking quotations for 12 brand-name Nutrace R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Readers. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 01, 2026, at 1500 PST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of 12 units of the Nutrace R+ Max 2D Data Matrix Reader, identified by Local Stock Number R MAX. The requirement specifies new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only, prohibiting used, refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market products. Vendors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, with verification from the OEM. The equipment is required for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in North Las Vegas, NV.
Brand Name Justification
A Brand Name Justification document explains the rationale for this single-source requirement. The Nutrace R+ scanners are essential for compatibility and continuity with existing equipment. Procuring alternative brands would lead to significant additional costs for new inventory, new personnel training, and potential operational disruptions. Market research, including a sources sought notice and searches across various government databases, did not identify equal products or suitable contract vehicles from other vendors.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Contemplated as Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Questions Due: April 27, 2026, at 1500 PST
- Quotes Due: May 01, 2026, at 1500 PST
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to victoria.torres@va.gov. Evaluation will be comparative, aiming to determine the best overall offer based on high technical capability and competitive price.
- Technical Factor: Requires a description, part number, and manufacturer of the brand name item, along with an authorized distributor's letter.
- Price Factor: Offerors must complete all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and address all questions within each CLIN. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.