Epredia Tissue Processor SlideMate & PrintMate Preventative maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking a sole-source contract for preventive maintenance services for Epredia Tissue Processor SlideMate & PrintMate equipment at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The maintenance contract will involve checking device functionality, replacing expendable parts, and ensuring equipment operates according to manufacturer recommendations and industry standards. Interested parties must submit capability documentation via email to Alecia Mitchell by April 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors must also possess a current authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. The contract will be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and implemented through FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), with a focus on maintaining precise medical equipment repair and maintenance capabilities.

The contract is not designated for any specific set-aside category and will be specifically awarded to Richard-Allan Scientific as a sole-source provider. The contract is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Repair and Maintenance) and Product Service Code J065 for medical equipment maintenance. The anticipated contract start date is October 1, 2025, and will be structured as a firm fixed price base contract with option periods. The performance location will be 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29041. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the contract will cover comprehensive preventive maintenance services for the specified medical processing equipment, ensuring continuous and reliable operation of critical diagnostic tools at the VA medical facility.