RFQ 36C26024Q0917 Amendment 0001 Instron and UPS Maintenance
ID: 36C26024Q0917_0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

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)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for maintenance services related to an Instron E3000 testing system and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure the efficient operation and reliability of critical medical equipment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining both systems together as part of a total small business set-aside. The amendment to the request for proposal clarifies the delivery schedule and technical specifications, with all offers due by September 17, 2024, and partial bids not accepted. Interested bidders can reach out to Quyen N Mai at quyen.mai@va.gov or Derek Crockett at derek.crockett@va.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quyen N Mai
    quyen.mai@va.gov
    Derek Crockett
    derek.crockett@va.gov
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    The document is an amendment to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for maintenance services related to an Instron E3000 testing system and a UPS system at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle. The amendment corrects the contractor's address and the delivery schedule while providing responses to bidders' questions. Key points include a clarified delivery schedule, which specifies shipping information and expected delivery for an Instron E3000 located at the Seattle VA Medical Center. The amendment emphasizes that all offers remain due on September 17, 2024, and that partial bids will not be accepted; bidders must address the maintenance of both the testing system and UPS services together. The responses to bidders clarify technical specifications and maintenance requirements for the equipment, affirming that the procurement is set as a small business set-aside. The amendment ensures compliance and clarity as bidders prepare their proposals, reinforcing the government's commitment to maintaining critical medical equipment efficiently and effectively.
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