J065--Prevacuum Sterilizer cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance and Repair Services for Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center located in Milwaukee, WI and Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, Green Bay, WI
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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 Contract Office 12, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Prevacuum Sterilizer Cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance, and Repair Services. This opportunity is for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, and the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay, WI. This procurement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Recent modifications address vendor questions and provide additional documentation. Quotes are due by February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The required services include periodic cleaning of medium and small prevacuum sterilizers, along with comprehensive inspection, sharpening, maintenance, and repair for surgical, procedural, and dental instruments. This encompasses adjusting, aligning, refurbishing, calibrating, cleaning, stain removal, polishing, lubricating, chemical etching, and parts replacement. Repair services for case-carts and push-carts (specifically Pedigo brand models) are also included, with an anticipated volume of approximately two units per month. All work must utilize Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) instruments and parts, adhering strictly to OEM specifications and applicable laws/regulations (OSHA, EPA, VA). Compliance with VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination or masking for healthcare personnel is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, followed by four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: The solicitation indicates an estimated value of $34 Million.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified SDVOSB and provide required certifications, including the VAAR Clause 852.219-75.
- 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).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email to jerri.schuster@va.gov. Responses exceeding 7MB must be split into multiple emails.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote meets quality standards and offers the best price.
- Technical Requirements: Offerors must demonstrate relevant previous experience and specific certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ASQ, and CQI.
- Required Forms: Offerors must complete SF 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, Block 1(a) on Page 2, and the VAAR 852.219-75 certification page.
Recent Updates & Clarifications
An amendment (S06-36C25226Q0075 0001) and Q&A document (S05-VENDOR QUESTIONS-ANSWERS) were issued on February 19, 2026. Key clarifications include the government's preference for a single CLIN covering both instrument maintenance and sterilizer cleaning, and the attachment of the VAAR Clause 852.219-75 certification page and an Instrument List (Attachment 1). Historical service volumes were provided: approximately 500 instruments serviced weekly at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and 500 instruments monthly at the Green Bay Outpatient Clinic.