J065--Sakura Brand Lab Equipment Preventative Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for preventive maintenance and repair services for Sakura Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance for seven pieces of specialized laboratory equipment, including tissue processors, slide stainers, and glass cover slippers. Qualified vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) factory-trained technicians capable of performing annual preventive maintenance, on-site corrective maintenance with a one-business-day response time, and providing telephone support. All services must include parts, labor, and travel costs, with work performed between 8:30am and 4:30pm EST Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Quotes are due by January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, with the expectation of a fixed-price contract that includes monthly payments in arrears.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811210, which has a size standard of $34 million. The contract period of performance will run from January 10, 2025 through January 09, 2026, covering maintenance services for the VA facility located in Richmond, Virginia. The procurement will specifically target businesses in the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance category, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of J065 for medical equipment maintenance and repair. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a need for highly specialized and certified maintenance professionals with specific expertise in Sakura laboratory equipment. The contract represents a targeted procurement for essential medical laboratory equipment maintenance, ensuring continuous and reliable operation of critical diagnostic tools within the VA healthcare system.