J066--WASP and Slide Prep System Preventative Maintenance Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking preventive maintenance services for WASP and Slide Prep System equipment through solicitation 36C24725Q0210. The Request for Quote (RFQ) requires a contractor to provide semi-annual preventive maintenance visits, unlimited technical assistance, and 24/7/365 phone support for specific laboratory instruments. Contractors must be prepared to offer repairs with a 48-72 hour on-site turnaround time and include all replacement parts, preventive maintenance kits, travel, and labor expenses in their proposal. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1000 employees. Key deadlines include December 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM CT for submitting questions, and December 24, 2024, for final quote submissions.

The contract will be an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price procurement with a base year from April 6, 2025, to April 5, 2026, and four potential option years extending through 2030. Work will be performed during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), excluding federal holidays, at the medical center located at 109 Bee Street in Charleston. The specific equipment covered includes WASP #086-080-0617 and WASP Slide Prep #MX 1927530. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the contract will require comprehensive maintenance services for these specialized laboratory instruments. The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category, allowing open competition among qualified vendors who can meet the technical and service requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.