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Solicitation Number:  36C10X26Q0102  Notice Type:  Combined Synopsis/Solicitation  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name, or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X26Q0102 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated 13 March 2026. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Housekeeping Carts to deliver patient care to its VA Medical Centers around the country. Housekeeping Carts are cleaning carts and caddies that are perfect for organizing and transporting janitorial supplies, such as cleaning chemicals, garbage bags, and scrub brushes. Some of these carts feature specialty attachments, like mop buckets, recycling bags, or even bags for laundry. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.  The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 7240 Household and Commercial Utility Containers. This procurement action is unrestricted Full and Open. This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Rubbermaid® brand name or equal Housekeeping Carts as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ HOUSEKEEPING CARTS. All interested companies shall provide a QUOTE for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ HOUSEKEEPING CARTS. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.  The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda a…
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