J066--Epredia Preventive Maintenance and Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking a preventive maintenance and service contract for Epredia medical imaging equipment at the New Mexico VA Health Care System. The contract covers five specific pieces of equipment: one VEGA Laser Cassette Printer and four SLIDEMATE AS Slide Printers, with service requirements including 24/7 technical phone support and 48-hour on-site response during business hours. Contractors must provide OEM certified parts and technicians, perform comprehensive preventive maintenance, and maintain compliance with VA, local, state, and federal regulations. The procurement is structured as a sole-source contract with Epredia identified as the only authorized service provider. Interested parties must submit capability statements by January 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT to Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov.

The contract is classified under NAICS category 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million and is not set aside for any specific business type. The proposed contract period runs from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2026, with an option for an additional 6-month extension while a long-term maintenance contract is established. Epredia, headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, is the incumbent and proposed sole-source provider. Small Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) are encouraged to respond, with requirements to provide certification proof and acknowledge subcontracting limitations. The contract will cover all labor, materials, tools, and supervision necessary for maintenance and repairs, including software upgrades and potential equipment replacement.