J066--Eppendorf epMotion 5075 service agreement
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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.
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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) has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for an Eppendorf epMotion 5075 service agreement to EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, INC. The award, valued at $15,857.00, was made on April 30, 2026. This agreement covers maintenance services for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, AR.
Scope of Work
The awarded service agreement covers a full annual preventive maintenance and service program for an Eppendorf epMotion 5075 automated liquid handling robot. This includes parts, labor, and travel, along with a 10% discount on additional services like IQ/OQ during the agreement period. Specific maintenance tasks involve cleaning, checking housing and accessories, evaluating stored data software updates, and calibrating various components such as the ejector tip, level sensor, carrier, barcode scanner, TMX module, and UV light. The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers or online government resources, and any equipment removal requires memory storage devices to remain in VA control.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Awarded To: EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Award Number: 36C25626P0621
- Award Amount: $15,857.00
- Award Date: April 30, 2026
- Period of Performance: Base year (06-30-2026 to 06-29-2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811210
Background & Evaluation
This award resulted from a solicitation (36C25626Q0550) issued by the VA's Network Contract Office 16. The original solicitation required quotes by April 24, 2026. Evaluation factors included technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being equally important and significantly more important than price. Bidders were required to submit a signed SF1449, commercial administration data, technical capabilities, past performance references, and an OEM authorization letter.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Angela Kennedy
- Email: angela.kennedy2@va.gov
- Phone: (484) 788-1632