J065--ZEISS PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT PM&R

SOL #: 36C26226Q0746Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
Gilbert, AZ, 85297, United States

Place of Performance

San Diego

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies (J065)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 29, 2026
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Response Deadline
Apr 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified Small Businesses capable of providing Preventative Maintenance and Repair (PM&R) services for ZEISS PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for license software subscription maintenance and support, applicable software updates, planned maintenance, and intervening service calls for specific Carl Zeiss equipment. This includes:

  • Equipment: PENTERO 900, OPMI PICO, ARTEVO 800, and HFA3 860 models.
  • Services: Corrective maintenance, at least one on-site planned maintenance per year, service hotline, performance updates, spare parts, and technical phone/chat/remote support.
  • Planned Maintenance: Cleaning, software diagnostics, calibration, lubrication, testing/replacement of faulty parts, and inspection/replacement of wiring and mechanical components.
  • Logistics: Vendor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, parts, and transportation. On-site service calls require a 5-business-day response, and telephone support must be available 24/7. Electronic field service reports are required within 7 calendar days of service.

Contract & Timeline

  • Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
  • Anticipated Period of Performance: A base period from July 17, 2026, to July 16, 2027, plus three one-year option periods, extending through July 16, 2030.
  • Response Due: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
  • Published: April 29, 2026.

Eligibility & Submission

  • Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The VA is mandated to consider a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside first. If SDVOSB responses are inadequate, other set-asides or full and open competition may be considered.
  • NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34.0 Million size standard).
  • Submission Requirements: Interested Small Businesses must provide their company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, SAM UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business, and a capability statement.
  • Critical Requirement: A letter from the sole manufacturer, Zeiss, authorizing the vendor to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for Zeiss products and equipment at the San Diego VA Medical Center is mandatory.
  • Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.
  • Submission Method: Email information to Charity.Cazee@va.gov, marked Attn: Charity Cazee, Contract Specialist.

Additional Notes

This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract. No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.

People

Points of Contact

Charity CazeeContract SpecialistPRIMARY

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