H266--Montana Lab BioSafety Hood Equipment and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking a contractor to provide certification and preventative maintenance services for specialized laboratory biosafety hood equipment at two VA medical facilities in Montana. The solicitation covers specific equipment including a NuAire Labgard, MOPEC ME400 Grossing Station, and BSC NU-425-400, located at the Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic in Billings and the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center. Contractors must perform annual certification and preventative maintenance in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications, utilizing certified technicians who can maintain factory equipment standards. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, compliance with specifications, and the ability to perform services during specified business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays). Quotes are due by December 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, with a contract award anticipated for the base period of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 561210 for Facilities Support Services, with a size standard of $47 million. While initially listed as having no set-aside, the detailed government file indicates this is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) opportunity, which restricts competition to qualifying vendors. The contract includes a base period of one year with four potential one-year option periods, providing potential long-term engagement for the selected contractor. Subcontracting is not permitted due to the complexity of the required laboratory equipment maintenance services. Work will be performed at two specific Montana locations: the Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic at 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings, and the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center at 3687 Veterans Drive in Fort Harrison. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance services including parts replacement and certification to ensure continued operational readiness of critical laboratory biosafety equipment.