This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for laminar flow hoods. The Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System is seeking quotes for two (2) horizontal laminar flow hood systems, including installation and qualification. Vendors must be OEM, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, providing an authorization letter. No remanufactured or gray market items are acceptable. Quotes must include pricing, estimated lead time, brand name/model, and documentation for equal-to offers. The submission deadline for questions is July 23rd, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The response deadline is July 30th, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time. All offerors must be registered in SAM. gov. Delivery is FOB destination to VA San Diego Healthcare System.
Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is expected to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be pre-coordinated with VA prior to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charges will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company. The contractor shall provide all travel, tools, labor, and materials necessary to complete assembly and uninstallation/installation of items detailed in this document. The contractor's responsibility will include offloading the equipment from the truck, moving the equipment to the correct delivery location in the space, uncrating or unboxing the equipment and setting up the equipment according to the manufacturer's specification followed by testing the equipment to verify that it is operational. Equipment IQ/OQ paperwork and warranty information must be handed to the approved government contact onsite. The contractor is responsible for removing and properly disposing of all waste related to the services provided onsite at all VA facilities. Onsite installation of items and performance of services identified in this document shall take place during normal duty hours: 8:00 a. m. through 3:00 p. m. , Monday through Friday, not including federal holidays.
Invoices shall be submitted in arrears upon delivery and acceptance. The government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act 31 **** and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part ****.
Government requirement for standard manufacturer industry warranty term. The government does not accept extended warranties, which require advance payment. Warranty shall include but not be limited to mechanical and electrical components.
Vendor shall be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. The letter must either state specific products quoted or the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer's products. This letter or corresponding document must be on the manufacturer's letterhead and contain the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer.
If offer is an equal to, offeror quotations must demonstrate and submit documentations proving that their offer meets or exceeds all the salient characteristics included in this solicitation, otherwise, they will be considered nonresponsive and not be considered for award.