Portable Metal Detection System

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A.

Project Title: Portable Metal Detection System 1.B.

Project Location: VA Phoenix Health Care System, 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839 1.C.

Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26226Q0185. 1.D.

Set Aside: This solicitation is SB set-aside 1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing 1.F.

Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees 1.G.

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.H.

Period of Performance: 90 days ARO 2. Key solicitation milestones are:

2.A. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov no later than 12:00 Pacific Local Time, December 16, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov. 2.B.

Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit the enclosed SF 1449 via email no later than 15:00 Pacific Local Time, December 19, 2025, to victor.oliveros@va.gov . Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet: 2.B.1. SF 1449 page 1, 2.B.1.a. Section B.1 - Vendor Information with SAM UEI Number 2.B.1.b.

Section B.1 - Acknowledgement of amendments 2.B.1.c. Section B.3 - Schedule of Supplies identifying specific manufacturer and model number being offered 2.B.1.d. Section B.4 - Delivery Schedule 2.B.1.e. Section C.4 - VAAR 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance of Supplies and Products 2.B.1.f. Section E.5 - FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items