6515--512-26-4-098-1206/Zoll Batteries Replacement (VA-26-00083419)

ent and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 This solicitation is for SDVOSB setaside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is [334510], with a small business size standard of [1,250 emp]. The FSC/PSC is [6515]. The purpose of this requirement is to replace the current Zoll SurePower Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Packs that power the defibrillators at the VA Maryland Healthcare System. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: The contractor shall deliver the system with all specified salient characteristics. Only new equipment will be accepted. The contractor is responsible for identifying any missing parts or components not included in the order for the Battery Packs to be successfully installed and validated to its full potential. The contractor shall remove facility s current battery packs. Vendor VPN will not be used to access VA network. MOU-ISA is not necessary because vendor remote access will not be conducted. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Technically equivalent to the Zoll SurePower Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. Must have 5.8 Ah Capacity. Must have high density lithium-ion chemistry. Must have RunTime Indicator. Must have automatic calibration ready. Must store history of use and maintenance. The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include (1)� The solicitation number; (2)� The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3)� The Offeror s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4)� Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5)� Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6)� A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b)� Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c)� Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1)� Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2)� Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3)� If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4)� Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d)� Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror s initial offer should contain the Offeror s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e)� Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1)� The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer. (2)� The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3)� The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4)� A summary of the rationale for award. (5)� For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6)� Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) [when offerors are required to be registered in SAM] 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.(FEB 2021) 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. ALT II(JAN 2025) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION SEP 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (MAR 2026) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act. (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024) 52.232-2