J065--ZEISS PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT PM&R
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified Small Businesses capable of providing Preventative Maintenance and Repair (PM&R) services for ZEISS PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This is not a solicitation, but aims to inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for license software subscription maintenance and support, applicable software updates, planned maintenance, and intervening service calls for specific Carl Zeiss equipment. This includes:
- Equipment: PENTERO 900, OPMI PICO, ARTEVO 800, and HFA3 860 models.
- Services: Corrective maintenance, at least one on-site planned maintenance per year, service hotline, performance updates, spare parts, and technical phone/chat/remote support.
- Planned Maintenance: Cleaning, software diagnostics, calibration, lubrication, testing/replacement of faulty parts, and inspection/replacement of wiring and mechanical components.
- Logistics: Vendor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, parts, and transportation. On-site service calls require a 5-business-day response, and telephone support must be available 24/7. Electronic field service reports are required within 7 calendar days of service.
Contract & Timeline
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: A base period from July 17, 2026, to July 16, 2027, plus three one-year option periods, extending through July 16, 2030.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.
- Published: April 29, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The VA is mandated to consider a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside first. If SDVOSB responses are inadequate, other set-asides or full and open competition may be considered.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34.0 Million size standard).
- Submission Requirements: Interested Small Businesses must provide their company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email, SAM UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business, and a capability statement.
- Critical Requirement: A letter from the sole manufacturer, Zeiss, authorizing the vendor to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for Zeiss products and equipment at the San Diego VA Medical Center is mandatory.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB/VOSB firms must also be registered in the SBA-Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) Registry.
- Submission Method: Email information to Charity.Cazee@va.gov, marked Attn: Charity Cazee, Contract Specialist.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract. No costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.