The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Emergency Pharmacy Service (EPS) is seeking a vendor for auto repair services on a 2008 Ford F-350 truck. The repair involves fixing a non-functioning air conditioning unit. The chosen vendor must be a certified Ford repair center, registered with the local county clerk's office and the Illinois Department of Revenue, possess ASE certification for vehicle diagnostics and repairs, and have an active, in-good-standing profile on SAM.gov. All repairs must be completed at the vendor's facility, located within a 30-mile radius of the EPS worksite at 5000 South 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141, and completed within 7 days of contract signing. The vendor will document labor hours and costs, with any additional services requiring Contracting Officer consent. All documentation and communication will be directed to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Rachel Joseph, at vhapbmepsteam@va.gov. Federal holidays will impact drop-off and pick-up availability.
This government solicitation (RFP 36C77026Q0034 0001) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Office, seeks proposals for the replacement of a faulty A/C compressor and associated parts and materials for the Emergency Pharmacy Services (EPS) at Hines, IL. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 811111 and a size standard of $9 Million. The offer due date is December 17, 2025, by 2 PM CST. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and proposals must include a signed SF1449 and a completed pricing schedule. Evaluation factors include technical compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW), past performance, and price, utilizing a comparative evaluation process. The contract period for labor and parts is from January 5, 2026, to February 4, 2026. This document also outlines various FAR and VAAR clauses governing contract terms, conditions, and instructions for offerors, including those related to payment, disputes, and supply chain security.
This amendment to solicitation 36C77026Q0034, effective December 10, 2025, extends the offer receipt deadline to December 17, 2025, at 2 PM CST. The solicitation, initially for small businesses, is now open to full and open competition. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, returning copies, acknowledging receipt on the offer, or submitting a separate letter/electronic communication. Required submission documents include a signed RFQ SF1449, acknowledgment of the amendment in RFQ 1449 section B, a completed pricing schedule, and a signed RFQ Amendment 0001. All packages must be emailed to wade.cunningham@va.gov. Attachments include the RFQ, Statement of Work, and Wage Determination.