J065--Sakura Brand Lab Equipment Preventative Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking quotes for Sakura Tissue Tek Services, specifically for full-service preventative and corrective maintenance of brand-name lab equipment. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24625Q0085_1) will be issued on January 6, 2025, with responses due by January 8, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of quote submission and maintain active registration until contract award to be eligible. The procurement will focus on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, with the primary classification under NAICS code 811210. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors will need to demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive maintenance services for specialized medical laboratory equipment.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a size standard of $34.0 million for the NAICS category. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract with a base performance period of 12 months. The solicitation will be managed by the Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 in Hampton, VA, with Contracting Officer Tiara White overseeing the procurement. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract will cover maintenance services for Sakura brand lab equipment. Potential contractors should carefully review all document requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for medical, dental, and veterinary equipment, with an emphasis on precision and reliability in servicing specialized laboratory instruments.