J065--FY26: Draeger Anesthesia System Maintenance
ID: 36C24826Q0032Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69cc3d029f5b41209809881324d56f29/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive maintenance and certification agreement for Draeger anesthesia devices at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Florida. This contract encompasses corrective and planned maintenance for a total of twenty-four anesthesia machines, specifically six Draeger Fabius TIRO and eighteen Draeger Persius A500 models, along with sixty-nine vaporizers, ensuring optimal functionality and reduced downtime. The selected contractor will be required to utilize Draeger-trained field service engineers, provide 24/7 emergency repair services, and adhere to strict performance standards, with the contract structured as a firm-fixed-price award for one base year and two option years. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Michael A. Shook at Michael.Shook@va.gov for further details, with proposals due by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael A ShookContract Specialist
    Michael.Shook@va.gov
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    Posted
    36C24826Q0032_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, is conducting market research for a comprehensive maintenance and certification agreement for Draeger anesthesia machines and vaporizers. This Sources Sought Notice, solicitation number 36C24826Q0032, is for informational purposes only and seeks qualified businesses, particularly SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and SBs, to provide all labor, transportation, and parts for corrective and planned maintenance. The agreement covers 24 anesthesia machines (Draeger Fabius TIRO and Persius A500) and 69 vaporizers across two Florida locations. The initial performance period is December 5, 2025, to December 4, 2026, with two option years. Contractors must use Draeger-trained and certified field service engineers with licensed software, adhere to Draeger procedures, and provide emergency repair services 24/7. All parts and software updates must be from Draeger. Performance will be 100% inspected, and specific documentation, check-in, and privacy training requirements apply. Responses are due by November 4, 2025.
    36C24826Q0032_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, issued a presolicitation notice (36C24826Q0032) for a firm fixed price contract for comprehensive maintenance and certification of Draeger anesthesia devices. This includes corrective and planned maintenance on six Draeger Fabius TIRO, eighteen Draeger Persius A500 anesthesia machines, and sixty-nine vaporizers. The contractor must provide all labor, transportation, and parts to meet VA standards for repair, preventive, and inspection maintenance, ensuring optimized uptime. Bidders must furnish a copy of their Draeger Technician Certificate. The solicitation is expected to be posted by November 13, 2025, with responses due by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
    36C24826Q0032_3.docx
    This government solicitation, 36C24826Q0032, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for a comprehensive maintenance and certification agreement for Draeger anesthesia devices at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The requirement includes corrective and planned maintenance for 24 anesthesia machines (Draeger Fabius TIRO and Persius A500) and 69 vaporizers across two locations in Florida. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award with one base year (December 5, 2025, to December 4, 2026) and two option years. Key requirements include the use of Draeger-trained and certified field service engineers, 24/7 emergency repair, provision of all necessary parts and software updates from Draeger, and strict adherence to performance standards and documentation protocols. Contractors must also meet specific experience requirements, including having fully qualified FSEs with Draeger factory training. Payment will be made electronically, and invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears. The document also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and administrative procedures.
    36C24826Q0032.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is issuing a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Draeger, Inc. for maintenance services of Draeger Anesthesia Systems at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare facility. This procurement, under solicitation number 36C24826Q0032, is for a base year plus two option years, firm-fixed-price contract. The statutory authority for this sole source is FAR 13.501(a), as Draeger Medical, Inc. is the sole distributor of the specific units in use. The services required include labor, transportation, supervision, and parts for preventative maintenance and repair by OEM authorized technicians. While the VA intends a sole source award, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement by November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time to michael.shook@va.gov, demonstrating their ability to provide the requested services.
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