J065--36C25926Q0459| Sources Sought on Balloon Pump Maintenance for Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

SOL #: 36C25926Q0459Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States

Place of Performance

Aurora, Colorado

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies (J065)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 4, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026, 6:00 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), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for Balloon Pump Maintenance services at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including periodic preventive maintenance inspections, for specific Teleflex AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) systems. Services include furnishing labor, parts, supplies, and equipment; performing annual PM according to OEM specifications; providing all scheduled and non-scheduled replacement parts, labor, and travel at no charge; and including hardware/software updates. The contractor must offer on-site service with a priority response within one business day, 24/7/365 telephonic technical support, and expedited shipping for down systems. Discounts on IABP rentals, test equipment, and biomedical engineer training are also expected. The period of performance includes a base year (07/10/2026 – 07/09/2027) and two option years.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential small business participation)
  • Response Due: May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM MT
  • Published: May 4, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO.

Required Information for Response

Interested companies must provide:

  • Company Name and Address
  • Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone Number)
  • Unique Entity ID
  • Item(s) on Open Market or FSS Contract (with contract number if applicable)
  • Delivery Time
  • Indication of eligibility for small business programs (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB) or Large Business status.
  • Confirmation of employee count (not exceeding 800 for NAICS 811210).
  • Confirmation of primary engagement in retail/wholesale trade and normal sale of the item.
  • Confirmation of taking ownership/possession of items with own personnel/equipment.
  • Confirmation of supplying end item from a U.S. small business manufacturer or obtaining a waiver. Companies are encouraged to include relevant supporting documents like capability statements and past experience.

Special Requirements

Contractor personnel must be fully qualified, factory-trained Field Service Engineers (FSEs) with a minimum of two years of experience. Compliance with VA regulations, information security directives, and proper calibration of test equipment is mandatory. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears.

Important Notes

This notice is for information and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation, and no award will be made from responses. The Government will not pay for information submitted and is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract.

People

Points of Contact

Lynn LimContracting SpecialistPRIMARY

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