J047--Translogic Tube System Preventative Maintenance Agreement Services
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Translogic Corp. for Preventative and Software Maintenance Agreement Services for their Pneumatic Tube System at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. Translogic Corp. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this system.
This is an informational Special Notice, not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide these services by May 26, 2026, to show that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Preventative Maintenance Agreement Services and Software Maintenance Agreement for the Translogic Pneumatic Tube System. Key deliverables include:
- Annual on-site service for full preventive maintenance.
- Inspection, cleaning, adjustment, calibration, and lubrication of all system components.
- Replacement of worn or defective parts identified during maintenance.
- Proprietary software licenses, updates, and patches.
- Coverage for 2 Blower units, 9 Transfer units, Vacuum bypass assemblies, and 21 Stations.
- Mandatory safety corrections as required by OEM or FDA regulations.
- Onsite service hours are 7:00 pm to 4:30 am, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Intended Recipient: Translogic Corp. (Large Business).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition due to a single responsible source.
- Estimated Award Date: July 19, 2026.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must provide clear and convincing evidence of their capability within the specified timeframe. Required information includes:
- Identification of any other companies owned by the business owners that provide similar goods or services, including contact details, business size, and SAM UEI.
- Confirmation of business size (small, SDB, HUBZone, 8A) and proof of qualifications under NAICS 811210.
- Details on any planned Joint Ventures.
- Information on existing BPAs, GSA, or VA Federal Supply Schedule contracts for the product.
- Clarification on whether the contractor manufactures the product or is an authorized distributor/reseller (with OEM evidence).
- Details on supplying products from domestic small businesses or under SBA waivers.
- Evidence of Buy American and Trade Agreement Certificates in SAM.
- Information on product origin (US-Domestic non-available, foreign manufactured).
- Schedule of delivery after receipt of order.
Additional Notes
A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is available. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.