J039--SPS Instrument Repair & Maintenance (VA-26-00025873)
SOL #: 36C26326Q0558Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Saint Paul, MN, 55101, United States
Place of Performance
St. Cloud, MN
NAICS
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment (J039)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 14, 2026
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Last Updated
May 7, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting quotes for SPS Instrument Repair & Maintenance Services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive surgical instrument maintenance, repairs, testing, and inspection services. Key services include:
- Onsite preventative maintenance (PM) and repair for surgical instruments, trays, and genesis containers.
- Sharpening, adjusting, aligning, refurbishing, calibrating, cleaning, stain removal, polishing, oiling, and parts replacement for various instruments.
- Maintenance and repair of surgical case carts; an attached spreadsheet ("Serialized Inventory for SPS.xlsx") provides current counts and make/models.
- A one-time inventory of all surgical and clinical instruments is required at the contract's start to establish a PM schedule.
- Annual on-site in-service and education.
- Compliance with industry standards (ANSI/AAMI ST-79:2010 Part 7.7, CDC, HSPA, AORN, APIC, manufacturer's IFU).
- Contractors must have ISO-9001 certification or be progressing towards it, possess a minimum of 5 years of experience, and provide 3 customer references. A mobile repair unit is also required.
Key Clarifications from Amendment 0001
- Contract Type: This is a firm fixed-price contract; no NTE, T&M, or capitated CLINs for serialized device repairs.
- Serialized Devices: While the Government will not provide a current inventory count in the solicitation text, an attached spreadsheet details specific serialized devices by category, make, and model.
- On-Site Tray Maintenance: An estimated one (1) to two (2) days per month are historically required for tray preventative maintenance at St. Cloud VAMC.
- OEM Requirement: Contractors are not required to be the OEM or an authorized dealer/distributor for every instrument manufacturer. They may utilize OEM authorized replacement parts and documented OEM-approved repair processes, including OEM or OEM authorized third-party service, without holding dealer/distributor status for each OEM.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Award, Firm Fixed Price Service Contract.
- Period of Performance: 1 Base Year with 4 Option Years.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Technical Questions Due: April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
- Quotes Due: April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
- Submission: Electronically via email to amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.
People
Points of Contact
Amanda Patterson-ElliottContract SpecialistPRIMARY