J043--powerex air system maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking preventative maintenance and repair services for a Powerex Air System used to power surgical tools at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The Request for Quote (RFQ) solicits a contractor to perform quarterly maintenance including checking operations, adjusting lead/lag switches, replacing drive belts, filters, and dewpoint probes, and calibrating CO monitors. The contract is an unrestricted solicitation under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 million. All questions from potential bidders must be submitted by December 30, 2024, and final offers are due by January 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST via email to Felicia Simpson. The solicitation incorporates Service Contract Labor Standards and requires detailed service reporting, parts lists, and recommendations.

The contract will cover a base year performance period from January 20, 2025 to January 19, 2026, to be executed at the VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, with work outside these hours requiring Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) approval. The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning all qualified vendors can compete. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly named, the contract involves maintaining specialized surgical tool air system equipment. Work will be performed during standard business hours, with potential for additional authorized maintenance periods. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive maintenance services, including both preventative checks and responsive repairs as needed for the Powerex Air System.