RFQ 36C26024Q0917 Instron and UPS Maintenance
ID: 36C26024Q0917Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRIC WIRE AND POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (J061)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d1fbf64ee0e84caa88b6bba4bf700d57/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor for the calibration and maintenance of Instron systems and UPS services at the VA Healthcare System in Seattle, Washington, under solicitation number 36C26024Q0917. The procurement aims to establish a firm-fixed-price contract for annual preventative maintenance of critical medical equipment, emphasizing the need for certified technicians and adherence to quality assurance standards. This opportunity is significant, with a target award amount of $12.5 million and a total small business set-aside status, encouraging participation from HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by September 17, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Quyen N Mai at quyen.mai@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quyen N Mai
    quyen.mai@va.gov
    Derek Crockett
    derek.crockett@va.gov
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    36C26024Q0917_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires a contractor for the calibration and maintenance of Instron systems and UPS services at the VA Healthcare System in Seattle, WA. This opportunity will be formalized through a firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation number 36C26024Q0917, which is scheduled to be posted on SAM.gov around September 4, 2024. The procurement is set aside for Small Business Contractors, and potential bidders must demonstrate their ability to meet the specified requirements to the Contracting Officer by the response date of September 17, 2024. The designated NAICS code for this project is 811310, and interested firms can reach out to Contract Specialist Quyen N Mai at the provided email address for further queries. The announcement includes details about the contracting office's address and contact information, reflecting the VA's commitment to engaging small businesses in essential maintenance contracts.
    RFQ 36C26024Q0917.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a contract from the Puget Sound VA Medical Center focused on annual preventative maintenance (PM) for a UPS electrical system and an Instron testing machine. The contract is structured as a base period with four potential option years, with a target award amount of $12.5 million, indicating a significant investment in maintaining vital medical equipment. The document specifies the contract's small business set-aside status, outlining eligibility criteria for potential bidders including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Key details include the requirement for certified technicians to perform the necessary maintenance, the contractor's obligation to provide detailed progress reports after each service visit, and adherence to established quality assurance standards. It stresses compliance with various federal regulations and sets performance expectations, including customer service standards and response times for urgent repairs. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities and limitations of subcontracting, ensuring that a significant portion of work remains with small businesses. The emphasis on detailed reporting, quality control, and regulatory compliance underscores the government's commitment to effective management of critical healthcare support services.
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