J066--PremiumCare epMotion 5075 service agreement
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of providing a PremiumCare Service Agreement for Eppendorf epMotion 5075. This requirement is for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AK. Responses are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The service agreement entails a full annual preventive maintenance program for the Eppendorf epMotion 5075, ensuring instrument reliability and uptime. This includes parts, labor, and travel, along with a 10% discount on additional services (e.g., IQ/OQ) during the agreement period. Specific maintenance tasks cover cleaning and checking housing/accessories, evaluating stored data software updates, checking and calibrating various components (ejector tip, level sensor, carrier, barcode scanner, TMX module, UV light, CleanCap), and exchanging CAN bus cables/O-rings and calibrating device-specific modules as applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (for market research only)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $30 million
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: March 9, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). Interested parties must be registered, active, and verified in SAM.gov and VETCERT, and comply with VETS-4212 reporting requirements. Responses, including Capabilities Statements, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and qualifying certifications, must be emailed to Angela Kennedy at angela.kennedy2@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes. No contract will be awarded from this notice. A draft Scope of Work is available for detailed service descriptions.