TRAYLINE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing RFQ 36C25026Q0489 for a brand‑name‑or‑equal, hospital‑grade trayline system to be installed at the VA facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The award will be an all‑or‑none, best‑value trade‑off contract (NAICS 333310) that requires the contractor to provide a complete, turnkey solution—including removal and disposal of the existing trayline, delivery, installation, mechanical/electrical/plumbing coordination, testing, and full operational capability—without reliance on multiple independent or third‑party systems. Offerors must submit SAM registration, line‑item pricing, and detailed descriptive literature (brochures, cut sheets, specifications, illustrations) that demonstrably meet every salient characteristic identified in the solicitation; mere statements of compliance are insufficient. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 4, 2026, questions are due May 6, 2026, and quotations must be received electronically by May 15, 2026 5 PM EST. Technical acceptability (pass/fail) is the first evaluation gate; only technically acceptable quotes will proceed to a comparative technical assessment covering system integration, workflow efficiency, installation approach, maintainability, and risk. Past performance (via CPARS) and price will follow, with technical factors weighted higher than past performance, which in turn outweighs price. The Government will document strengths, weaknesses, and risks to support a best‑value decision and may award to a higher‑priced offer if it provides superior overall value. All equipment must be new, commercially available, and meet or exceed the stated requirements.

Notice ID

b2a99f67d621461eb5ed6c6451982f75

Solicitation Number

36C25026Q0489

NAICS Code

333310

Classification Code

7310