J065--Maintenance, Service, and Support of VECTor-6/CT/OI System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contract Office 15 (36C255), has issued a solicitation for full-service maintenance and support of a MILabs VECTor-6/CT/OI system. This system is located at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. The objective is to ensure continuous operational readiness and support VA research objectives. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement for a base year plus four option years, with an estimated total value of $34 million. Offers are due by July 2, 2026, at 08:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive maintenance and support services for the MILabs VECTor-6/CT/OI system. Key requirements include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Two annual visits covering system checks, safety/quality control, and replacement of wear-and-tear parts (excluding consumables).
- Corrective Service: Provision of all necessary parts, labor, travel, and lodging for repairs, with remote technical support within 4 hours and on-site service within 2 business days if remote resolution is not possible.
- Software Updates: Installation of all software updates, bug fixes, and upgrades.
- Application Support: Operational guidance for VA research staff.
- Personnel: Services must be performed by MILabs-certified field service engineers with OEM training.
- Authorization: Offerors must provide proof of ability to work on this specific equipment or an authorized service provider letter.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: One base year plus four option years.
- Estimated Value: $34,000,000 (total across all years).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with potential for small business set-aside indicated by checkboxes.
- Product Service Code: J065 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: July 2, 2026, 08:00 CDT.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical capability and past performance are weighted higher than price.
- Submission Requirements: Offers must include responses to FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).
- Contact: Tracie L Raggs, Contract Specialist, tracie.raggs@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference or attachment. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).