J072--36C26225Q0115 - Combined Synopsis - Pots and Pans Machine Repair - One Time Service - Amendment 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VA VHA VISN 22) has issued a Special Notice for solicitation 36C26225Q0115, which concerns a one-time pots and pans machine repair service at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The opportunity is classified under NAICS category 811412 for Appliance Repair and Maintenance and PSC category J072 for maintenance and repair of household and commercial equipment. Amendment 0001 to the original solicitation was published on December 20, 2024, introducing several important modifications to the original procurement document. The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, indicating a targeted approach to supporting veteran entrepreneurs.

The amendment provides critical details for potential contractors, including a scheduled site visit on January 7th, 2025, at 9AM PST, located in the main hospital lobby at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. While attendance at the site visit is encouraged, it is not mandatory, and interested vendors are requested to RSVP to Koby.Thiel@va.gov. The bid submission deadline has been extended to January 14th, 2025, at 8AM MST, with a cutoff for submitting questions on January 7th, 2025, at 3PM MST. The amendment incorporates FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit by reference, which provides additional procedural guidance for contractors. Eligible contractors must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and demonstrate competency in appliance repair and maintenance, specifically for pots and pans machine servicing. The procurement represents an opportunity for veteran-owned businesses to provide specialized maintenance services to a critical healthcare infrastructure.