J065--Centurion Equipment PM Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking preventative maintenance, repair, and service for two Alcon Centurion Vision Systems located at the VA Valley Coastal Bend Health Care Center in Harlingen, Texas. The solicitation requires an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-trained and certified contractor to provide comprehensive equipment maintenance services, including a 2-hour phone response time, 48-hour onsite response, monthly preventative maintenance, and 24/7 telephone assistance. The procurement will evaluate technical capability, price, and past performance, with quotes due by December 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. This is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. Only OEM parts are permitted, and the contractor must ensure current firmware and software updates.

The contract covers a 12-month base period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with four additional 12-month option periods extending potential service through December 31, 2029. No specific set-aside designations are applied to this opportunity. Market research indicates that only Alcon Services and its authorized distributor, The RemiGroup, can provide the required services, with no identified SDVOSB/VOSB or other socio-economic group alternatives. The place of performance is 2601 Veterans Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the acquisition falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining specialized medical equipment with OEM-certified technicians to ensure optimal performance and patient care.