J065--ZEISS FORUM SOFTWARE UPGRADE
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), specifically Network Contracting Office 6, is soliciting for vendors to provide a Zeiss Forum Software Upgrade for the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a one-time job. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 19, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Zeiss Forum Software Upgrade. This falls under Product Service Code (PSC) J065, which covers Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Scope: One-Time Job
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- RFQ Issued: March 12, 2026
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 3:30 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
To be eligible for award, prospective contractors must:
- Be registered in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov).
- Comply with the Evaluation for Basis of Award at the time of quote submission.
- Have updated and correct information in the VA Financial Service Center’s Customer Engagement Portal.
- If an SDVOSB, VOSB, or Small Business planning on subcontracting, provide a plan demonstrating how your company provides 51% of the requirement.
Additional Notes
All questions regarding this opportunity must be directed to Satasha Stewart via email at Satasha.Stewart@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted. The place of performance is the Salem VA Medical Center, Salem, VA 24153.