J065--Histology and Laboratory Equipment Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a full-service maintenance contract for histology, pathology, and general laboratory equipment at the VA-Hudson Valley Health Care System's Castle Point VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24225Q0229) requires a contractor to provide preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for seven specific pieces of equipment from Leica and Thermo brands, including coverslippers, strainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and slide/cassette printers. Potential contractors must employ OEM-certified technicians and follow manufacturer guidelines for service. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, qualifications, past performance, experience, and price, with the contract award going to the quote deemed most advantageous to the government. Key deadlines include questions due by January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and complete quote submissions due by January 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34.0 million, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. The contract period of performance spans five years, from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. Services will be performed at 41 Castle Point Road in Wappingers Falls, NY, with required service hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and a 48-hour response time for emergency repairs. The previous contract number was 36C24220P0449, which interested parties can reference on the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for historical pricing information. Contractors must demonstrate at least one year of experience maintaining similar laboratory equipment and provide documentation of OEM certification for all service technicians.