J065--Instrument Repair Services - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - Amendment 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 has issued Amendment 1 to Special Notice J065 for instrument repair services at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This special notice pertains to surgical instrument sharpening and repair services and is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation amendment extends the deadline for receipt of offers to June 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM PDT. The contracting office is located in Tucson, Arizona, and this represents a new contract requirement with no current incumbent contractor. The notice falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment.

The primary objective of this special notice is to procure comprehensive surgical instrument maintenance services including sharpening, repair, and replacement capabilities for the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System. Key requirements include flexibility in original equipment manufacturer vendors, with replacements needing to be the same style and "like for like" when exact matches are unavailable from an extensive list of over 20 acceptable manufacturers including Aesculap, CODMAN, Stryker, and Zimmer. Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are eligible to participate in this set-aside procurement. The VA has provided volume expectations indicating approximately 200 instruments were ordered and replaced in the previous 12-month period, giving potential bidders insight into contract scope and pricing considerations. Contractors must submit their offers by the extended deadline of June 23, 2025, and the amendment includes a questions and answers section providing critical clarifications on instrument replacement requirements.