J065--Prevacuum Sterilizer cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance and Repair Services for Clement J. Zablocki VAMC located in Milwaukee, WI and Milo C Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, Green, 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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252), intends to issue Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25226Q0299 for Prevacuum Sterilizer cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance and Repair Services. These services are required for the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI, and the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay, WI. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation covers periodic cleaning of medium and small prevacuum sterilizers (semiannually) and comprehensive services for surgical, procedural, and dental instruments. Instrument services include sharpening, adjusting, aligning, straightening, refurbishing, calibrating, cleaning, stain removal, polishing, lubricating, adjusting, chemical etching, and parts replacement. Maintenance and repair services for case-cart and push-cart are also required. All work must adhere to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and utilize OEM instruments and parts. The contractor must provide weekly visits to ZVAMC and monthly visits to GBCBOC for instrument services. Emergency instrument repairs require a 24-hour turnaround, and urgent repairs require a 48-hour turnaround.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from Date of Award to February 28, 2027, with four 12-month option periods.
- Estimated Value: $34 Million (total contract value).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to jerri.schuster@va.gov by March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Offerors must complete SF 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c, and block 1(a) on Page 2. Evaluation factors are Technical Capability and Price. Technical Capability requires demonstration of relevant previous experience, including contract numbers, dates of service, points of contact, a narrative of dental instrument experience, a list of specialized equipment, and copies of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ASQ, and CQI certifications. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email to JERRI.SCHUSTER@va.gov no later than Monday, March 23, 2026, at noon local time.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Contractor must be ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified.
- Contractor employees performing instrument maintenance/repair must be ASQ certified and CQI certified.
- Compliance with VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza vaccination or masking for healthcare personnel is required.
- A Wage Determination (WD 2015-4899 Rev 28) for Milwaukee County, WI, is attached, specifying minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Service Contract Act-covered work.