J065--Preventative Maintenance Services for Sterilization Equipment, Durham VAMC
Overview
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Qualification Details
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing preventative maintenance services for Getinge sterilization equipment at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. This is not a solicitation, and responses will inform future procurement decisions. Responses are due by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, provision of parts, labor, and travel for Getinge sterilization equipment. This equipment is critical for sterilizing medical instruments used in patient procedures at the Durham VA Medical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine potential set-aside requirements, including for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705
Response Requirements
Interested companies should submit the following information via email to Monique.Cordero@va.gov:
- Company point of contact (name, title, phone number, email address)
- Company name, SAM UEI number, small business/socioeconomic status, and applicable office address
- Relevant certifications and/or licenses to perform these services
- Capabilities statement
Eligibility & Set-Aside Considerations
All responses will be reviewed, regardless of business size. Information gathered will support future determination of set-aside requirements, potentially including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) registered in the SBA DSBS database. Potential sources must be registered in SAM.gov and SBA DSBS, and have satisfactory past performance documented in CPARS, FAPIIS, or PPIRS.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government reserves the right to revise the Performance Work Statement (PWS) before any potential solicitation release. Information provided is subject to change.