J065--Prevacuum Sterilizer cleaning and Medical/Dental Instrument Inspection, Sharpening, Maintenance and Repair Services for Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center located in Milwaukee, WI and Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic, Green Bay, WI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 issued Special Notice J065 on February 19, 2026, for prevacuum sterilizer cleaning and medical/dental instrument inspection, sharpening, maintenance, and repair services. The contract encompasses two VA facilities: Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This Special Notice represents a modification to the original solicitation (36C25226Q0075) and serves to answer vendor questions while attaching associated supporting documents required for proposal submission. The opportunity is classified under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies). The set-aside designation restricts competition to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

The primary purpose of this modification is to clarify contract requirements and provide vendors with the comprehensive documentation necessary to develop accurate proposals and pricing. Key deadlines include a proposal due date of February 24, 2026, and all offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission. The Government has confirmed that the VAAR Clause 852.219-75 certification signature page is required for all submissions and will be provided as an amendment attachment. Eligible contractors must be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and must address the scope of work, which includes approximately 500 instruments serviced weekly at the Milwaukee facility and 500 instruments serviced monthly at the Green Bay facility, as well as maintenance of Pedigo-brand case and push carts (approximately two units monthly). The Government has provided historical service documentation and a comprehensive instrument list exceeding 4,000 items to enable contractors to accurately assess workload requirements and develop detailed proposals.