J065--request for quotes closes 06-04-2025 fume hood certification and repairs | washington DC VAMC | 07-01-2025 to 06-30-2030 | base plus option years | 688-25-2-478-0074

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a service-disabled veteran-owned small business to provide annual fume hood certification and repair services for the Washington DC VA Medical Center's Main Lab and Research Lab. The solicitation (36C24525Q0513) requests quotes for a comprehensive maintenance contract covering fume hood annual certifications and immediate repair capabilities, with the contractor required to report to the VA within 24 hours of identifying repair needs. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, past performance, and price, with quotes due by June 4, 2025, at 10:00 Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis and will involve detailed inspections and maintenance of laboratory fume hood equipment. The VA's point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Patricia Thai, who can be reached at Patricia.Thai@va.gov.

The contract is specifically set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. The total contract value is approximately $12.5 million, structured with a base year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and four additional option years extending through June 30, 2030. Performance will be located at the VA Medical Center's facility at 50 Irving Street NW in Washington, DC. The procurement involves annual certifications of fume hoods, with the expectation that the selected contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance and rapid response to any identified equipment issues. This five-year contract represents a significant opportunity for a qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small business to provide critical laboratory equipment maintenance services to the Veterans Health Administration.