J073--Dietetics Equipment Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is soliciting maintenance services for dietetics equipment repair and preventive maintenance through solicitation number 36C24825Q0918. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance for a wide range of kitchen and food service equipment including walk-in refrigerators, freezers, ovens, microwaves, ice machines, water filter systems, and various food preparation devices from manufacturers such as Hobart, Vulcan, and Rational. Key service requirements include four preventative maintenance inspections per year, two ice machine deep cleanings and sanitizations annually, multiple water filter changes, and 24/7/365 unlimited service for specific equipment. The contractor must provide warranties, coordinate with facility staff, and follow all safety regulations during service performance. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2025, with responses due by June 30, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The total estimated contract value is $12.5 million, covering a base period from July 15, 2025 to July 14, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through July 14, 2030. Services will be performed at the Lake City VA Medical Center and VA Jacksonville Domiciliary. The contract structure provides for up to five years of comprehensive maintenance services if all option periods are exercised. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation materials.