J065--Abbott VP2000 Slide Stainer Preventative Maintenance Inspection, Corrective Maintenance and Repair Services at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C26226Q0176Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/200d988406954b2eb276a4acaae21992/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide preventative maintenance inspection, corrective maintenance, and repair services for a government-owned Abbott VP2000 slide stainer at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The contract is a firm fixed price arrangement for a base year with two option years, requiring all necessary labor, materials, and software updates to ensure the equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Joint Commission standards. The Abbott VP2000 is critical for preparing samples for molecular diagnostic analyzers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its functionality for accurate diagnostics. Interested parties must submit their technical narratives, past performance documentation, and pricing by December 22, 2025, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Loan Dho at loan.dho@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Loan DhoContract Specialist
    loan.dho@va.gov
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    36C26226Q0176.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C26226Q0176) for preventative maintenance inspection, corrective maintenance, and repair services for a government-owned Abbott VP2000 slide stainer at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. This 100% Small Business set-aside contract requires a firm fixed price for a base year and two option years. Services include all necessary labor, materials, and software updates to keep the equipment in optimal working condition, adhering to manufacturer specifications and Joint Commission standards. Offerors must submit technical narratives, past performance, and pricing by December 22, 2025, with evaluation based on technical capability and past performance being significantly more important than price.
    Attachment 1 - VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting_Certificate of Compliance for Services.docx
    The document, "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction," outlines the subcontracting limitations for contractors working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2). It mandates that offerors certify their compliance with specific percentages for services (50%), general construction (85%), and special trade construction (75%), restricting the amount paid to firms not certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The certification emphasizes that any further subcontracting by similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counts towards these limits. It also details the severe penalties for false certifications or non-compliance, including criminal prosecution and referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee. Contractors must provide documentation to verify compliance upon request, and failure to submit the formal certification renders an offer ineligible for award.
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