J066--Preventive Maintenance Services for Brand Name or Equal To Thermo Fisher for Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (FHVAMC)
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 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Preventive Maintenance Services for Brand Name or Equal To Thermo Fisher equipment at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (FHVAMC). This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventive maintenance services for Government-owned equipment, including:
- Thermo Fisher Excelsior Tissue Processor
- Thermo Fisher REVOS Tissue Processor
- Thermo Fisher HM 340E Microtome
- Thermo Fisher SlideMate
- Thermo Fisher PrintMate AS
Services encompass routine checks, inspections, cleaning, repair/replacement of parts, verification of control systems and safety features, performance testing, calibration, and electrical safety measurements. Contractors must provide detailed maintenance documentation, furnish preventive maintenance procedure manuals, develop a detailed maintenance schedule, and offer emergency services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Period of Performance: July 31, 2026 – July 30, 2027, plus four subsequent option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage), but seeking small business capabilities.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 Million small business size standard.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 16:00 MST
- Published: June 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit a Capabilities/Qualifications Statement, an overview of proposed solution(s), a description of the product, and complete a market research table questionnaire. This questionnaire requests company details, business size information (including various small business categories), FSS/GSA contract details, pricing model, and responses to FAR market research questions regarding the Buy American Act and Nonmanufacturer Rule. Responses should not exceed 8 pages.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information received. Responses marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.