6525--Siemens MAGNETOM Vida/Vida Fit MRI System or Equal

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number 36C26226Q0836 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract. (iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. (iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through an SDVOSB set-aside; open market, to a business associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System Code 334510 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. (v) See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure. (vi) See Attachment B for The Salient Characteristics for the items being requested. (vii) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a contractor to provide is seeking potential sources capable of supplying The Siemens MAGNETOM Vida/Vida Fit MRI System or Equivalent. This will be used by the Radiology Department to detect irregularities and potential life ending ailments in areas such as the central nervous system and the cardiac system Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement is listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates