J065--PM&R - Support Services | B Braun Dialog+ Service Contract - Hemodialysis | 642-26-3-089-0039
Overview
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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 4, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for Preventative Maintenance and Repair (PM&R) services for B. Braun Dialog+ Hemodialysis equipment. This critical service will support the VA Philadelphia Medical Center and the Chestnut Street VA Clinic. This notice is an Intent to Sole Source to B. Braun Medical Inc., with interested vendors required to submit capability statements by March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Opportunity Details
The objective is to ensure the continuous reliability and accurate operation of government-owned B. Braun Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines, which are critical for patient health. The contract covers full service and maintenance, including:
- Preventative Maintenance: Bi-annual inspections, calibration, testing, cleaning, and lubrication per manufacturer specifications.
- Corrective Maintenance: Unlimited telephone technical support, labor, travel, and parts (excluding consumables/specialty items). On-site response within 2 business days if remote support fails, with full resolution expected within 72 hours.
- Software: Inclusion of patches, quality updates, and upgrades, to be performed on-site during normal business hours.
- Parts: All parts must be OEM and fully compatible; no refurbished parts without approval.
- Personnel: Field Service Engineers (FSEs) must be "Fully Qualified" with recent OEM training (within 2 years) and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Personnel must comply with VA health requirements (TB, flu, HIPAA, bloodborne pathogens, COVID-19 PPE).
- Documentation: Detailed Engineering Service Reports (ESRs) are required for all services, including equipment downtime, procedures, parts, and costs.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Value: $77,352.00 for the base year.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), with an SBA size standard of $34 Million.
- PSC Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies).
- Set-Aside: This is a Sole Source determination to B. Braun Medical Inc. in accordance with FAR 6.103-1 & FAR 12.102(a).
Response Information
This notice is not a request for quotes. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide the requested services must submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email to Contract Specialist Sarah Kloecker at sarah.kloecker@va.gov.
- Capability Statement Content: No more than one page, including Company Name, DUNS Number, Socioeconomic Category, and a brief description of capabilities.
- Note: The Government's determination not to compete this contract based on responses is solely at its discretion.