J065--Seattle Instrument Repair and Sharpening Base Plus Four
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), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), intends to solicit quotes for weekly instrument sharpening and repair services for surgical and dental equipment at the Puget Sound Healthcare System in Seattle, WA. This procurement is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The solicitation, RFQ number 36C26026Q0464, is anticipated to be issued on March 25, 2026, with an anticipated closing date of April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide weekly sharpening and repair services for a variety of surgical and dental equipment instruments. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be included in the forthcoming solicitation, outlining specific requirements and deliverables.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Award: Single contract
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Sterile Processing Services, Seattle, WA.
Eligibility & Submission
- Solicitation Availability: The Request for Quotations (RFQ) will be available via the Contracting Opportunities website (http://beta.sam.gov/) when issued. Telephonic requests will not be honored.
- SAM Registration: All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and ensure NAICS code 811210 is included in their SAM profile. Failure to register will result in ineligibility for award.
Key Dates
- Tentative Solicitation Issue Date: March 25, 2026
- Anticipated Closing Date: April 7, 2026
- Note: Interested quoters are advised to consult the actual solicitation for final dates and times.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Denise Patches
- Email: Denise.Patches@va.gov
- Phone: 253-888-4922