J065--BD Pathology (BASE 4) Lab Equipment Service Contract
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 02, intends to award a single-source contract for BD Pathology Lab Equipment Service at the Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. This requirement covers preventative and corrective maintenance for BK BD SlidePrep and Prepmate equipment. Responses from interested parties are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a preventative maintenance full-service contract for BK BD SlidePrep and Prepmate equipment. The scope includes all necessary labor, full service, maintenance, tools, equipment, transportation, and parts required to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance. The vendor must ensure all equipment is maintained in proper operating condition as specified by the manufacturer. Key requirements include access to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) parts, manuals, and schematics, and having schematics available on-site during service.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Single Source Intent)
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- NAICS Size Standard: $34 Million
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four (4) 12-month option periods extending through May 31, 2031.
- Intended Source: Becton, Dickinson and Company.
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Published: May 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a notice for competitive quotes. However, any firm that believes it can meet the stated requirements may submit a written notice with supporting evidence demonstrating their ability to perform. Responses will be evaluated, but the government's decision not to compete the proposed procurement is solely at its discretion. If no responses are received, the government will proceed with the award to the intended source. Responses must be submitted via email to Contracting Specialist Lee Kern at lee.kern@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Place of Performance
Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209.