J066--LABSCAPE EQUIPMENT MAINTENACE AGREEMENT
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), San Diego VA Health Care System, has issued a Sources Sought announcement for market research to identify qualified firms capable of providing preventative maintenance services for a Bruker BioSpec 3T machine. This critical equipment supports VA Merit funded research studies. Responses are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services to perform preventative maintenance for the Bruker BioSpec 3T machine. This includes maintaining the functionality, reliability, and manufacturer compatibility of the system, which is essential for high-quality preclinical imaging and spectroscopy data used in brain and ex vivo tissue sample research. The system's hardware configuration is optimized for advanced preclinical applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 561612 (Size Standard: $25.5 Million)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Veteran Affairs San Diego VA Health Care System, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
- Set-Aside: The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). However, if SDVOSB responses are inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be considered.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Interested businesses, including SDVOSB, Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses, must submit responses in writing via email to felicia.simpson@va.gov. Responses must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email
- DUNS number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB)
- A capability statement detailing qualifications and ability to perform the described work. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB or VOSB respondents must also be registered with the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research only and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. It does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor will the Government pay for any costs associated with responding. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.