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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), is soliciting quotes for Prevacuum Sterilizer cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance, and Repair Services. These services are required 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. 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, as well as comprehensive maintenance for surgical, procedural, and dental instruments. This instrument maintenance encompasses sharpening, adjusting, aligning, refurbishing, calibrating, cleaning, stain removal, polishing, lubricating, chemical etching, and parts replacement. Repair services for case-cart and push-cart are also included. All work must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and use OEM instruments and parts. Compliance with applicable laws (OSHA, EPA, VA) and VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking) is mandatory, along with facility-specific requirements for security, privacy, and conduct.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $34 Million (per SF 1449, Block 26).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 6, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time (CST)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to jerri.schuster@va.gov. Responses exceeding 7MB should be split into multiple emails. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote meets quality standards and offers the best price, based on evaluation of Technical Capability and Price. A site visit is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM Local Time; attendees should meet POC Sandra Arntzen. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email to JERRI.SCHUSTER@va.gov by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Noon Local Time.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SDVOSB certified and provide required certifications as per VAAR Clause 852.219-75. The NAICS Code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). Technical capability must demonstrate relevant previous experience and specific certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ASQ, and CQI.
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached. Offerors are required to complete SF 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and Block 1(a) on Page 2. The Product Service Code (PSC) is J065.