This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for surgical tables, set aside for small businesses. The VA Albuquerque Healthcare System requires two new surgical tables equivalent to Max5 surgical tables, along with accessories. The contractor must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, providing an authorization letter. Items must be new, not refurbished. Shipping is FOB destination and must be included in the unit cost. Questions are due by July 22, 2026. Offers are due by July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. All offerors must be registered at www. ***. *. *
The contractor shall furnish and deliver two new surgical tables equivalent to Max5 surgical tables that meet or exceed the specified functional and performance requirements. Shipping term is FOB destination. Shipping must be included in the unit cost. The place of performance is VA Albuquerque Healthcare System, Warehouse Bldg. 46, **** San Pedro Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM ****.
Invoices shall be submitted upon delivery and acceptance. Payment by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with ****, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferSystem for Award Management, or ****, Payment by Third Party.
The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.
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 signed. The letter must either state specific products quoted or that the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer's products. This letter must be on the manufacturer's letterhead and contains the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer.
If the quote does not demonstrate how equal to meets the functional salient characteristic, the offer will be considered nonresponsive. If the interested contractor fails to provide a signed letter from the OEM unless the contractor is the OEM, the contractor's response will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be considered for award.