J065--LivaNova 3T Heater and Cooler Maintenance Base Year plus One Option Year
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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), specifically the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC in Aurora, CO, is seeking proposals for LivaNova 3T Heater/Cooler Maintenance Services. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract covering a base year and one option year. The primary goal is to ensure the reliability and operational readiness of critical medical equipment. Quotes are due by April 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance services for LivaNova 3T Heater/Cooler systems. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, parts, supplies, and equipment necessary for scheduled, unscheduled, and periodic preventive maintenance inspections. This includes providing tools, test equipment, service manuals, and diagnostic software.
Key services include:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance (PM): To be performed by December 31st each year, covering cleaning, software diagnostics, calibration, lubrication, remedial maintenance, testing/replacing parts, and inspecting/replacing wiring.
- Hardware/Software Updates: Installation of updates and enhancements, scheduled outside normal hours at no additional cost.
- Repair Services: Calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, and parts replacement, including intervening service calls.
- Response Times: On-site response within four (4) hours of a service request, and provision of required parts within 24 hours of diagnosis.
- Technical Support: 24/7 remote technical support.
All services must ensure equipment performs according to original manufacturer specifications. Contractor personnel must comply with VA directives on information security and records management.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: 36C25926Q0398
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028
- Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 N Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045
- Delivery: F.O.B Destination
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes in three distinct volumes:
- Technical Capability: Demonstrate compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and include confirmation or authorization from the OEM (LivaNova) certifying the offeror is certified and authorized to perform the required maintenance.
- Price: Complete the provided pricing schedule for the base year and all option years.
- Past Performance: Provide a maximum of three (3) recent (within 5 years) and relevant past efforts. CPARS evaluations are preferred; otherwise, include contract details, POCs, and work descriptions.
Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):
- Technical capability or quality (most important, more important than Price)
- Price (offers not meeting technical requirements will not be considered)
- Past Performance (least important, less important than Price)
Award will be made on an All or Nothing Basis to the most advantageous offer, considering price and other factors through a comparative analysis. The Government reserves the right to make an award solely on initial quotes.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM MT (submit in writing).
- Quotes Due: April 27, 2026, by 4:00 PM MT.
- Submission Method: Emailed quotes only (4MB limit) to jeremy.ferrer@va.gov.
- Contact: Jeremy Ferrer, Contract Specialist, jeremy.ferrer@va.gov.