J066--PM&R | Laboratory | New Requirement (5-Year) | VAPHS | EDA: 02/27/2026 | (VA-26-00026851)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for preventative and corrective maintenance services for laboratory equipment, including software updates for the ACIST contrast injector. This requirement is for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus in Pittsburgh, PA. The full solicitation is anticipated to be posted on or about March 17th, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers:
- Preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment.
- Corrective maintenance and repairs for laboratory equipment.
- Software updates for the ACIST contrast injector.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Anticipated Contract Period: 5 years
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). However, the notice states the full solicitation will be unrestricted.
- Full Solicitation Posting: On or about March 17th, 2026, on www.sam.gov.
- Response Date (for full solicitation): March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
Eligibility & Submission
- Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation package and any amendments.
- All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Keri Hester, at keri.hester1@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
- All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive offers and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for proposal preparation costs. No other information is available until the issuance of the full solicitation.