J066--Pipette Calibration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking pipette calibration services for its Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department at the Gainesville division of North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health System. This solicitation, posted on February 18, 2025, with responses due by February 25, 2025, targets specialized testing laboratories and services under NAICS code 541380. The procurement encompasses maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory instruments, specifically focusing on precise pipette equipment calibration. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided notice, the contract will likely assess vendor qualifications, technical capabilities, and compliance with laboratory calibration standards. The solicitation falls under Product Service Code J066, which covers maintenance and repair of scientific and laboratory equipment.

The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. The place of performance is the Gainesville division of the North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health System, suggesting localized service requirements. Although the exact contract value is not specified in the notice, pipette calibration services typically require specialized technical expertise and precision instrumentation. The procurement appears to be a targeted service contract for maintaining laboratory measurement accuracy, likely involving periodic calibration of multiple pipette instruments across the facility's pathology and laboratory medicine departments. The short response window of one week (February 18-25, 2025) suggests the VHA is seeking a rapid procurement process to maintain ongoing laboratory operational standards.