5999--Anesthesia Carts Service Agreement - Drager
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Central Virginia VA Health Care System in Richmond, VA, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Service Agreement for Drager Anesthesia Carts. This opportunity, identified as Solicitation 36C24626Q0431, is for full maintenance services, including preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs, as the existing equipment approaches the end of its warranty. This acquisition is unrestricted, open to full and open competition. Proposals are due April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance services for Drager Anesthesia Carts (specifically ATLAN A350 XL and FABIUS MRI models). Key requirements include:
- Performing preventive maintenance according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
- Conducting emergency (unscheduled) repairs, including labor, travel, and parts.
- Furnishing all necessary tools, materials, and expertise to ensure optimal equipment function.
- Implementing all available software updates.
- Providing a "Field Service Report" (FSR) after each service event.
- Checking in and out with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or designee.
- Removing all trash and debris post-work.
- Scanning mobile media for viruses before connecting to VA equipment. The equipment is currently in good working order, and this is a new requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027) plus four (4) option years (May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2031).
- Estimated Value: The NAICS size standard is $34 Million; the contract value is not explicitly stated.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Product/Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies).
- Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Technical Questions Deadline: April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to cedric.frasier@va.gov. Submissions must include:
- Offer Form (SF 1449).
- Pricing.
- Technical Approach (with a 30-page limit, excluding specific sections).
- Offeror Representations and Certifications. Evaluation will be based on Technical factors and Price. Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents and amendments from SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 provides responses to vendor questions, clarifying that the equipment is in good working order and this is a new requirement for full maintenance services as the existing warranty expires. No changes to deadlines or requirements were made by this amendment. The primary contact is Cedric Frasier, Contract Specialist, at cedric.frasier@va.gov.