6640--GRECC Preventive Maintenance Contract
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for preventative maintenance services for centrifuges and other instruments at the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) located in Durham, NC. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for bi-annual preventative maintenance services for all centrifuges and other laboratory instruments at the GRECC lab. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning instruments.
- Calibrating equipment.
- Performing test runs to ensure maximum operational capacity. The services will be performed at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705-3875.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Office: Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6)
Submission & Eligibility
Interested companies should respond via email to Monique.Cordero@va.gov with the following information:
- Company point of contact (name, title, phone number, email address).
- Company name, SAM UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status, and applicable office address.
- Relevant certifications and/or licenses to perform these services.
- Capabilities statement.
- Any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.
All responses will be reviewed, regardless of small business/socioeconomic category. Potential sources must be registered in SAM.gov and the SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database. Favorable past performance information in CPARS, FAPIIS, or PPIRS is also required.
Set-Aside & Evaluation
This is not a set-aside. Responses will support the government's determination of potential set-aside requirements (including SDVOSB/VOSB) if a solicitation is subsequently issued, based on the "rule of two."