6515--Corpus Christi Package U - Midmark Exam Chairs "Brand Name or Equal"

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE RFQ #36C77622Q0494 CORPUS CHRISTI PACKAGE # U EXAM CHAIRS September 6, 2022 The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend (VCB) Healthcare System is in need of Midmark Model # 626-003 Exam Chairs (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL) as part of the initial outfitting of the newly constructed Corpus Christi Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This notice serves as the synopsis of the proposed contract action in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.204 and FAR 5.201. The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted brand name or equal Request for Quotes (RFQ) conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13.  The formal request for quotes (RFQ) will be posted to Contract Opportunities on/about Wednesday September 7, 2022 and quotes will be due on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00 am (Eastern).  NOTE:  While this requirement is being competed using full and open competition, VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clause 852.215-70 (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors) will be included in the RFQ that provides additional credit to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns.  To receive credit as an SDVOSB or VOSB, the offeror shall be registered and verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://vetbiz.va.gov/vip/ by quote submittal.  Full credit will be provided to eligible SDVOSB concerns and partial credit will be provided to eligible VOSB concerns. To submit a quote in response to this notice, please follow the directions in the RFQ that can be found through Contract Opportunities at the RFQ number identified above.  Questions of a technical nature will not be answered as part of this notice; however, all general questions may be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email at aimee.maxel@va.gov and michelle.rhodes@va.gov.  Telephone calls will not be accepted as a part of this notice. End of Document