This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tucson, Arizona. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number 36C26225Q1228 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract. (iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, May 22, 2024. (iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition after exclusion of sources under Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside to a business associated with NAICS1 Code 333415 with a size standard of 1250 employees. (v) See Attachment A - Salient Characteristics for a list of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements. See Attachment B - Schedule of Pricing for a list of line item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure. (vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make procurement for Chemistry/ Blood Bank Freezers for the VA Southern Arizona (Tucson) Healthcare System which will be a one-time purchase. See Attachment A for a listing of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements. Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name or equal to supplies being requested. (vii) Delivery Requirements: Place of Delivery: VA Southern Arizona (Tucson) Healthcare System, 3601 S 6th Ave Bldg. 14, Tucson, AZ 85723 Delivery Timeframe: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)