36C26226Q0110.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Loan Dho loan.dho@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles CA

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Sources Sought Announcement: This is a “SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY”, it is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources-sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential sources capable of providing the services described below.

Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following:

(a) Company name:

(b) Address:

(c) Point of Contact:

(d) Phone, Fax (if applicable), and Email:

(e) Unique Entity ID:

(f) Cage Code:

(g) Tax ID Number:

(h) Type of business, SDVOSB; VOSB, WOSB, small, large, etc., as appropriate:

(i) Must provide a Capability Statement that addresses the organization’s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the statement of work draft described below in italics. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the Government’s inability to determine whether the respondent is capable. GENERAL STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITY ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 – 1003 is seeking potential qualified contractors to provide preventative maintenance inspection and corrective maintenance on Government owned Abbott VP2000 Slide Stainer.

All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to Loan.Dho@va.gov. All e-mails must have as the subject line “36C26226Q0110–Abbott Stainer PMI Services”. All information submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM (PST) on November 26, 2025.

Please refer to the Statement of Work for more information.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, supplies, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), tools, equipment, travel, transportation expenses and other related costs to provide Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and Corrective Maintenance services on the Abbott VP2000 for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The VP 2000 System is used to prepare samples for processing in various molecular diagnostic analyzers. It prepares samples in slides in a controlled environment to allow accuracy and efficiency of diagnostics. The Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the specifications, statement of work, and all VA local, federal, state, and applicable regulations.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

All work shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, including, but not limited to, adjustments, calibration, cleaning, lubrication, testing, disassembly, checkout, and replacement of worn and/or defective parts. The above shall be performed as necessary as required to keep equipment in optimal working condition. This refers to the equipment listed below:

Table 1: Equipment included as part of this requirement

3. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION (PMI)

3.1. The Contractor shall perform all manufacturer recommended PMI duties regarding what is specified in the Abbott Laboratories Inc. service manual.

3.2. The Contractor shall perform PMI in accordance with the equipment manufacturer during the life of the contract. All equipment must also be maintained in such a condition that will satisfy the requirements of the Joint Commission (JC). The Contract may request a copy of the JC standards from the VA site representative.

3.3. The Contractor shall provide all PMI-related replacement parts at no cost to the Government.

3.4. The Contractor shall provide all travel and transportation expenses at no cost to the Government.

3.5. The PMI will be scheduled a minimum of five business days in advance with the VA site representative.

3.6. The Contractor shall provide a detailed service report to the VA site representative within 10 business days of PMI maintenance.

4. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE / REPAIR SERVICES:

4.1. The Contractor shall conduct corrective maintenance/repair services as required by the Government. All equipment must also be maintained in such a condition that will satisfy the requirements of the Joint Commission. The Contractor may request a copy of the JC standards from the VA site representative.

4.2. The Contractor shall provide all travel and transportation expenses at no cost to the Government.

4.3. The Contractor shall provide phone technical support.

4.4. The Contractor shall provide all corrective maintenance repair and replacement parts at no cost to the Government.

4.5. The Contractor shall provide a detailed service report to the VA site representative within 10 business days of corrective maintenance.

5. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

5.1. Only standard new or like-new parts shall be furnished by the Contractor. All parts shall be of current manufacture and shall have versatility with presently installed equipment. All major components and parts furnished shall carry the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty.

5.2. All newly installed parts will become property of the Government. Replaced parts are to be disposed by the Contractor after approval of VA site representative.

5.3. All worn or defective parts are to be replaced at no cost to the Government. Operating and consumable supplies are not included in this contract.

5.4. The Veterans Affairs Healthcare Facility shall not furnish parts, service manuals and/or test equipment for the performance of this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to bring appropriate equipment and/or supplies necessary to complete the work as required.

6. QUALIFICATION:

Personnel performing maintenance and repair services must be fully qualified, competent Field Service Engineers (FSE) who has been trained to perform work on the specific equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer’s PMI/ repair procedures. “Fully qualified” is defined as factory-trained or equivalent and experienced to work on the equipment assigned.

7. SERVICE:

7.1. Service shall include software updates needed for the general operation of the equipment. At the completion of PMI on each equipment and ensure upon departure that the equipment is in optimal working condition.

7.2. Service also includes all necessary intervening service calls required to replace any worn or defective parts needed due to instrument failure and maintain equipment in optimum operating condition. Intervening services shall be rendered as directed by the VA site representative. Any call back for service request for the same type of malfunction shall be at no charge to the Government.

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