Instrument Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is conducting market research for instrument repair services at the Texas Valley Coastal VA Healthcare facility in Harlingen, Texas. The procurement involves monthly on-site instrument repairs and sharpening services for medical instruments used in clinical settings and surgical services, with the objective of prolonging instrument life and reducing costly replacements. The contract structure will be a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with work performed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), excluding federal holidays and weekends. At this pre-solicitation stage, the agency is not seeking quotes but rather identifying potential vendors who can meet the Statement of Work requirements. Companies interested in this opportunity must respond by Thursday, August 14th, 2025, specifically indicating their business size classification as an SDVOSB, VOSB, or Small Business.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The contract will include a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option renewal periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. The contractor must complete work within 20 calendar days of contract award and provide detailed work plans and reports after each service visit. Services will be performed outside the healthcare facility without requiring building entry or access to sensitive patient information. The contractor must comply with strict confidentiality and records management requirements throughout the contract performance period. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.