J066--VISN22 CRYOSTAT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE BASE PLUS 4
ID: 36C26226Q0153Type: 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- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for preventive maintenance and repair services for seventeen Epredia Cryostar NX50 instruments across multiple VA facilities within the VISN22 network, including locations in New Mexico, Long Beach, Phoenix, Loma Linda, San Diego, Tucson, and Great Los Angeles. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive services, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, software support, and 24/7 technical assistance, ensuring that all equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications using OEM parts. This contract, which spans a one-year base period with four option years, emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical laboratory equipment for the VA's healthcare systems. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically to Contract Specialist Rebecca Gaba at Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov by December 11, 2025, with questions due by December 4, 2025. The procurement will be evaluated based on the lowest priced quotation that meets all specified requirements.

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    Gaba, RebeccaContract Specialist
    Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office – 22 is seeking proposals for VISN22 CRYOSTAT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE BASE PLUS 4. This solicitation, number 36C26226Q0153, is for preventive maintenance and service of cryostats across multiple VA facilities within VISN22, including locations in New Mexico, Long Beach, Phoenix, Loma Linda, San Diego, Tucson, and Great Los Angeles. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811210, and the Product Service Code is J066. The response deadline for proposals is December 11, 2025, at 12 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties are directed to review the attached documents, including the Request for Quotation (RFQ), Attachment A outlining cryostat services and options, and Attachment B detailing the Statement of Work (SOW). The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Rebecca Gaba (Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov).
    This document is a listing of 17 Epredia CryoStar NX50 units, identified by unique serial numbers. Each unit is listed with a quantity of one and a unit of measure as
    The VISN22 PALMS is seeking comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for 17 Cryostar NX50 instruments across 7 VA campuses, including 3 at the Tucson VA Medical Center. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and parts, ensuring equipment operates per manufacturer specifications using OEM parts, manuals, and schematics. Services include software support, 24/7 toll-free phone support, and unlimited service calls with a 24-hour on-site response time for emergencies. A dedicated PM and service agreement is required. The contract spans a one-year base period and four option years (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030). All work must be documented with detailed service reports, and the contractor is responsible for waste removal and coordinating with VA personnel for site access and ID badges. Security requirements mandate adherence to VA information security policies and federal regulations like FISMA and NIST standards.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (36C26226Q0153) for preventive maintenance and repair services for seventeen Epredia Cryostar NX50 instruments. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the intent to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract through full and open competition to businesses under NAICS Code 811210 (size standard $34 million). The contract includes a base year (1/1/2026 – 12/31/2026) and four option years, covering Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, and telephone technical support at seven VA healthcare systems across the Southwest. Offers must demonstrate meeting salient characteristics of the brand name or equal to requirements specified in Attachment B (Statement of Work) and be submitted electronically to Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov by December 11th, 2025, 12:00 PM PT. Questions are due by December 4th, 2025, 12:00 PM PT. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced quotation that meets all SOW requirements, and vendors must be authorized dealers of Epredia equipment.
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