J066--OCTO DISSOCIATOR REPAIR
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 the San Diego VA Health Care System Research Department, has issued a Sources Sought Announcement for market research. The VA is seeking qualified businesses to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and service repair for a Miltenyi brand gentleMACS Octo Dissociator (serial number 03598). This equipment is critical for the Doherty Lab's research. Responses are due by April 06, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive service and maintenance, including preventative maintenance (PM), calibration services, repair, and support, encompassing all necessary parts and labor. The contractor must provide documentation for all test equipment used for calibration and ensure work is performed by competent, experienced, and certified personnel. All replaced parts must be new and compatible, with a written description of work provided. The place of performance is the VA Medical Center Research Department, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 - July 14, 2026
- Response Due: April 06, 2026, 1:00 PM MST
- Published: April 01, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This market research aims to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses. The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for SDVOSBs, but an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined if responses are inadequate.
Interested businesses must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and ability to perform the described work. Submissions must also include: company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, DUNS number, CAGE Code, Tax ID Number, and type of small business.
All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete ORCA. SDVOSBs and VOSBs must also be registered with the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.
Submissions should be emailed to garrett.lyles@va.gov, marked Attn: Garrett Lyles, Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Announcement only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this request. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.