36C25626Q0047-Preventive Maintenance Service Agreement for the aquatic animal housing units of the xenopus (frogs) with a base year +(4) yr ordering periods for the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC Jackson MS 39216

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC Research Service requires preventative maintenance for its aquatic animal housing units, specifically Xenopus systems and a water storage reservoir. This one-year contract, with potential extensions, mandates the contractor to provide all labor, parts, and expertise for onsite inspections, routine tests, and maintenance as per manufacturer recommendations. Services include water quality testing, pump and filter servicing, and disinfection module maintenance for three units: one Iwaki ITS-X System, one MBI XR3, Iwaki System Retrofit, and one MBI Water Storage Reservoir. The contractor must adhere to federal laws and VA directives, responding to service calls within specified timeframes. Detailed semi-annual and annual maintenance tasks cover water quality, equipment, filtration, monitoring, and water delivery systems. All replacement parts must be new and approved. Documentation of services and parts, along with compliance with identification, parking, and VA regulations, is required. Contractors must be OEM-trained and provide evidence of qualifications.

The presolicitation notice 36C25626Q0047 is for a preventive maintenance service agreement for aquatic animal housing units of xenopus (frogs) at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The contract will have a base year plus four option years. The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0047, and responses are due by October 16, 2025, at 11 AM Central Time. This is a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside contract under NAICS code 811210. The point of contact for this solicitation is LaTonya Mack, a Contract Specialist, at LaTonya.Mack@va.gov.

This Wage Determination (No.: 2015-5153, Revision No.: 28, dated 07/08/2025) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract workers in specific Mississippi counties (Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Yazoo) under the Service Contract Act. It details different minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour), depending on the contract award/renewal date. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour if EO 13706 applies), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. It includes an extensive list of occupational wage rates across various categories, along with special conditions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications.