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 pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency will be releasing a formal solicitation within 24 hours of the February 18, 2025 posting date, with responses due by February 25, 2025. The contract falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category (541380) and specifically targets maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement appears focused on ensuring precise calibration services for laboratory pipettes, which are critical for accurate scientific and medical research and testing. The opportunity is categorized under Product Service Code J066, which covers maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of instrumentation and laboratory equipment.

The contract is designated as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, which means only businesses meeting specific ownership and size standards can compete for the opportunity. The procurement is being managed through Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, a civilian agency division within the Department of Veterans Affairs. No specific award value or budget range is indicated in the pre-solicitation notice, nor are any incumbent contractors identified. The geographic scope is limited to the Gainesville division, suggesting a localized service requirement. The tight timeline between the pre-solicitation notice and expected solicitation (24 hours) implies the VHA is moving quickly to secure these critical calibration services, potentially indicating an urgent or time-sensitive laboratory equipment maintenance need.