J065--Helmer Fridge/Freezer Preventative Maintenance
ID: 36C25725Q0296Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/65602373fb9b4d14a7868730ded9bb9c/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for preventative maintenance services for Helmer (TrueBlue) refrigerators and freezers within the North Texas VA Healthcare System. The required services include calibration of temperature probes, cleaning, inspecting mechanical and electrical components, performing remedial maintenance, and documenting all services rendered at various VA hospitals and outpatient clinics across Texas, including Dallas, Bonham, Garland, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Plano, and Tyler. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of medical equipment that supports patient care. Interested contractors are invited to respond by February 17, 2025, providing details about their capabilities, business size, set-aside status, and relevant certifications. For further inquiries, Michelle Cunningham, the Contract Specialist, can be contacted at michelle.cunningham@va.gov or (254) 743-2952.

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    Michelle CunninghamContract Specialist
    (254) 743-2952
    michelle.cunningham@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the preventative maintenance service of Helmer (TrueBlue) refrigerators and freezers within the North Texas VA Healthcare System. This service includes calibration of temperature probes, cleaning, inspecting mechanical and electrical components, performing remedial maintenance, and documenting all services rendered. Specific locations for service include various VA hospitals and outpatient clinics in Dallas, Bonham, Garland, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Plano, and Tyler, Texas. Contractors are invited to respond by February 17, 2025, with information detailing their capabilities, business size, set-aside status, and relevant certifications. The Federal Government is interested in obtaining services from U.S.-made products and encourages responses particularly from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or other Small Business manufacturers and distributors. The notice aims to inform procurement strategy, with responses aiding in whether these services will be set-aside for competition. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for competitive quotes but is essential for gauging market interest and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation.
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