J065-- New Abbott Ensite Base Plus Two
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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 Portland VA Healthcare System, is seeking proposals for on-site, full-service maintenance and repair services for Abbott EnSite systems. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), with the intent to award a firm-fixed-price service order. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance and repair for Abbott EnSite X System, Ampere Generator, Cool Point Irrigation Pump, and TactiSys Quartz System. Key requirements include:
- Preventative maintenance (PM) and emergency (unscheduled) repairs.
- Ensuring equipment uptime of 97% or higher.
- Providing all necessary parts, labor, transportation, and supervision.
- Scheduling software upgrades and hardware revisions within 30 days of release.
- Generating and providing Field Service Reports (FSRs) after maintenance.
- Offering unlimited telephone support and 24/7 emergency field service with a one-day response time.
- Providing overnight shipping for parts for "down" systems and loaner systems/components if service cannot be restored in one day.
- Performing mandatory safety and reliability modifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price service order.
- Period of Performance: One base year plus two 1-year option years.
- Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0554.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- PSC: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies).
- Place of Performance: VA Portland Healthcare System, Portland, OR 97239.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller of Abbott EnSite systems, verified by an authorization letter. Only new OEM medical supplies, equipment, and services are accepted.
- Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Krystal.Weeks@va.gov and nco20supplyteam2@va.gov. Email size limit is 5MB.
- Required Submissions: OEM authorization, evidence of capability, details on service provision (if not local), technical certifications, and a company capability statement.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made on an "All or Nothing" basis. Evaluation prioritizes adherence to Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and demonstrated capabilities over price. Offers not meeting SOW standards will not be evaluated for price.