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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Nick Heintz Nicholas.Heintz@va.gov

509-434-7000 EXT 2148

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

500 W Fort St

Boise, ID 83702

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1. Background.

Boise VA Medical Center Research Services is seeking a vendor to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for two Eppendorf epMotion automated pipetting systems. The instruments were acquired to aid in the high throughput screening of Covid-19 samples isolated from patients. After the expiration of the purchase warranty the instruments have been covered under Eppendorf PremiumCare Service Agreements. The manufacturer of the instrument requires that all services be provided by authorized factory certified Eppendorf trained staff.

2. Scope.

The two epMotions, with serial numbers #5075KN207239 and # 5075MK910151, are located at the Boise VA Medical Center, Research Services, building #117, room 221. The period of performance will be 9/17/2025 through 9/16/2026.

3. Specific Tasks.

4.1. Services to be performed on each epMotion unit:

· One annual preventative maintenance including a maintenance report and dated service sticker

· Software/firmware updates during annual maintenance

· Priority response for service calls

· Spare part, labor, travel on repairs covered at 100%

· Priority response for service calls

· Service provided by Eppendorf-certified service technicians

4.2. The contractor will be required to work during standard work hours of the Boise VA Medical Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All visits must be scheduled in advance with Research.

4. Performance Monitoring (if applicable).

The point of contact (POC) will be a Research staff member familiar with the epMotion. The POC will escort the contractor while on the premises and will be available to respond to inquiries by the contractor. The contractor will review all services performed on the instrument with the POC. The POC will confirm that the instrument is working properly upon completion of work by the contractor.

5. Security Requirements.

The epMotions are stand alone instruments not requiring connection to the VA Network and consequently, to PI/PHI data. In addition, the contractor employees will not require access to the VA Network. The C&A requirements do not apply and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The contractor employee will require intermittent access only during scheduled visits and will be escorted by a VA employee while at VA Facilities. No background investigation is required.

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The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210.

After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Announcement, a solicitation may be published on the sam.gov or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement will not be considered adequate responses to the solicitation. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. Prospective bidders must be authorized re-sellers in order to participate in the solicitation process.

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be listed as SDVOSB under NAICS code 811210 on VetCert database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) or listed in the Small Business administration (SBA) (Dynamic Small Business Search)

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov Subject Line: epMotion Service Agreement. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 07/01/2025 1200 PST.

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