J066--Pipette Calibration
ID: 36C24825Q0387Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7adafc3184ce4645a4b5f75e6bb6c680/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide pipette calibration and maintenance services for the Gainesville division of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The selected contractor will be responsible for calibrating approximately 100 automatic pipettes every six months, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards set by the College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission. This service is critical for maintaining high laboratory standards essential for patient care and safety. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Cesar O Sanchez Amaro at Cesar.SanchezAmaro@va.gov for further details, with the contract expected to run from April 2025 through March 2030.

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    Cesar O Sanchez AmaroContract Specialist
    Cesar.SanchezAmaro@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0387_1.docx
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking proposals for Pipette Calibration Services at the Gainesville division of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The solicitation (number 36C24825Q0387) is scheduled to be released shortly after the presolicitation notice date. The response deadline is set for February 25, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is designated as a Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), with relevant product service and NAICS codes identified as J066 and 541380, respectively. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Cesar O. Sanchez-Amaro via email or phone, as included in the contact information. The scope of work underscores the VHA's commitment to ensuring the precision of laboratory equipment vital for healthcare services, reflecting a systematic approach to maintaining quality in medical practices. The notice emphasizes the need for timely responses and adherence to specified regulations and guidelines regarding federal procurement processes.
    36C24825Q0387.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for pipette calibration and maintenance services at the Gainesville division of the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The selected contractor must calibrate approximately 100 automatic pipettes every six months, ensuring they meet rigorous accreditation requirements set by the College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission. The scope of work includes on-site maintenance, accuracy checks using NIST traceable standards, and providing documentation of calibration results. The project emphasizes strict adherence to performance standards, with detailed requirements on mean error and coefficient of variation for various pipette volumes. The contractor is obligated to guarantee calibration for six months and must handle repairs for non-compliant pipettes when feasible. The contract spans from April 2025 through March 2030 and includes provisions for electronic payment submissions and compliance with federal regulations. This effort reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in laboratory operations essential for patient care and safety.
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