J079--Housekeeping Preventive Maintenance and Repair
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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 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Housekeeping Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price for a base year and four option years. Quotes are due by Tuesday, February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) and repair services for housekeeping equipment. Key requirements include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Performing PM checks and services according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommendations, covering all labor, travel, shipping, parts, and materials. A detailed schedule and checklist are required.
- Repairs: Providing an hourly rate for labor and travel for repairs not covered under routine PM. Only new, non-refurbished, and non-gray market replacement parts are accepted.
- Response Times: Adhering to specified response times for standard service requests (4 business hours) and emergency requests (4 hours for phone/email/in-person response, 24 hours for technician engagement). Guaranteed uptime is within five business days.
- Reporting: Submitting individual service reports within 10 business days of service completion.
- Calibration: Ensuring all contractor's equipment is calibrated annually, with proof provided to the VA.
- Additional Services: Covering miscellaneous repairs up to $40,000 for the base year.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year from March 4, 2026, to March 3, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods extending through March 3, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services) with a size standard of $22 Million.
- Product Service Code: J079 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Cleaning Equipment And Supplies).
- Published Date: February 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: Written questions must be submitted by Friday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
- Quote Submission: Quotes are due electronically via email to Stephanie Watts (stephanie.watts@va.gov) by Tuesday, February 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Stephanie Watts, Contract Specialist, at stephanie.watts@va.gov or 601-362-4471.