J059--Siemens Apogee/HVACR Maintenance and Operation Services- Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

This government file is an amendment to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Siemens Automation Service Contract at the West Los Angeles Veteran Hospital. The purpose of this amendment is to revise evaluation factors, change the period of performance, and extend the RFQ response due date to March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. The contract is a total SDVOSB Set-Aside for facilities support services (NAICS 561210) with a focus on preventive maintenance and operations of the Siemens APOGEE/HVACR systems across multiple hospital buildings. Offerors must be registered in SAM and verified as a certified SDVOSB. Special standards of responsibility include verifiable remote access to the Siemens APOGEE system, a Siemens factory training certificate, and at least three years of specialized experience with the system in a hospital setting. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract without discussions. The period of performance is a base year (05/13/2026 – 05/12/2027) and one option year (05/13/2027 – 05/12/2028).

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement for Siemens Apogee/HVACR Maintenance Services at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. This is a market research initiative, not a solicitation for proposals, aiming to identify potential contractors capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, monitoring, and upgrades for the Siemens Apogee Building Automation System and related HVACR components. The objective is to ensure a healthy, compliant, and continuously operating environment for patient care. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in Siemens Apogee systems, provide qualified personnel, and perform proactive maintenance, software updates, and 24-hour off-site diagnostic services. Responses should include company information, business type, and a detailed capability statement. The VA is particularly interested in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

This government solicitation (36C26226Q0233) from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a Firm Fixed Price contract for Siemens Apogee/HVACR Building Automation System Preventative Maintenance and Operation Services at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The contract, a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, covers a base year and one option year (March 2026 to March 2028). Key requirements include proactive maintenance, system optimization, software/firmware updates, and 24/7 off-site diagnostic services for various buildings. The contractor must provide factory-trained and certified personnel, adhere to strict VA information security and privacy regulations, and comply with all federal and VA policies, including those related to data breaches and security incidents. Invoices are to be submitted monthly and electronically. The document also details contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and defines key personnel qualifications and responsibilities.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, issued a presolicitation notice for Siemens Apogee/HVACR Building Automation Maintenance and Operation Support Services at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract. The solicitation (36C26226Q0233) is anticipated to be released around January 28, 2026, with a response date of January 28, 2026, at 14:00 Pacific Time. The applicable NAICS code is 561210 and PSC code is J059. Interested SDVOSBs must be government-certified. Inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Jennell Christofaro at jennell.christofaro@va.gov.

This amendment to solicitation 36C26226Q0233 addresses vendor inquiries for a Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding Siemens Apogee System Maintenance and Operations Services. Key clarifications include the unavailability of System Profile and all points reports from Siemens Insight, the requirement for the contractor to procure and stock necessary parts within 24 hours for repairs, and the need for a full-time onsite technician during normal working hours (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday). Additionally, 24/7 remote access for monitoring and temperature adjustments, including holidays, is mandated. COR-directed system checks during normal operational hours are to be completed at no extra cost, and daily remote temperature adjustment and system monitoring are required, irrespective of average need.

This amendment addresses vendor inquiries for solicitation 36C26226Q0233, concerning Siemens Apogee System Maintenance and Operations Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Key clarifications include the unavailability of System Profile and all points reports from Siemens Insight. The contractor is responsible for procuring all necessary parts within 24 hours of a reported failure, with knowledge of items requiring pre-stocking. The solicitation requires a full-time, dedicated onsite technician during normal working hours (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday), and 24/7 remote access for monitoring and temperature/airflow adjustments. The incumbent staffing model involved two onsite staff plus additional support. COR-directed system checks during normal operational hours are considered within the base FFP scope at no extra cost. Daily remote temperature adjustment and system monitoring are mandatory, requiring continuous technician availability for callouts.