Tri-Path Maintenance Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is soliciting maintenance services for specialized medical equipment at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Montgomery, Alabama. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance and calibration services for six specific pieces of medical equipment, including a Tri-Path Slide Stainer System, Hettich Centrifuge, Tri-Path Computers and Monitor, Tri-Path Prep Mate, and Tri-Path Multi-Vial Vortexer. The contractor must provide a fully qualified Field Service Engineer to perform annual preventive maintenance in July, equipment cleaning, system diagnostics, calibration, parts replacement, and comprehensive documentation of all services. The solicitation requires compliance with various industry standards including ISO 9001, NFPA, OSHA, and manufacturer specifications. Responses to this solicitation are due October 17, 2025, and vendors must complete all required fields on page 1 of SF 1449 and provide their quote on page 5.

This opportunity appears to be set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million. The contract structure includes a base year running from January 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, with the total contract value referenced at $34 million, though this figure may represent the size standard rather than the actual contract value. Services will be performed at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System facility located at 215 Perry Hill Road in Montgomery, Alabama. The contractor will submit invoices electronically through the Tungsten Network on a semi-annual basis at the end of March and September, with payments made via Electronic Funds Transfer after receipt, inspection, and acceptance of services. The maintenance services encompass both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled maintenance as needed throughout the contract period.