J065--PROAIM (Zeiss Microscopes) PM/Repair
ID: 36C26126Q0310Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fb877f42076d412aaea31a269fcd9439/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to PROAIM America's, LLC for on-site repair and maintenance of Zeiss microscopes at the VA Central California Healthcare System. This contract will cover a base period plus three option years, with an estimated performance period from January 17, 2026, to January 16, 2030. The services are critical as PROAIM's technicians are the only OEM-certified individuals authorized to install and maintain Zeiss equipment, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer's standards and warranty. Interested firms that believe they can meet the government's requirements must submit their interest and capabilities to John Waldrip via email at john.waldrip@va.gov by January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

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    John D WaldripJohn Waldrip
    (702) 791-9000
    john.waldrip@va.gov
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    The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to PROAIM America's, LLC for on-site Zeiss microscope repair and maintenance at the VA Central California Healthcare System. The contract will have a base period plus three option years, with an estimated performance period from January 17, 2026, to January 16, 2030. Carl Zeiss Meditech USA Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has authorized PROAIM as its representative for Zeiss "OPTIME" Service Contracts and on-site repair. PROAIM's technicians are OEM certified and the only authorized individuals to install and maintain Zeiss equipment, with the OEM guaranteeing only their work. This special notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. However, firms believing they can meet the government's requirements may submit their interest and capabilities to John Waldrip via email (john.waldrip@va.gov) within three (15) calendar days of publication, indicating their business size and ownership. Responses are due by January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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