J065--NEW SPS Equipment Maintenance at Green Bay CBOC.- 695

The contract is for preventative maintenance and corrective/emergency repair services for Steris SPS equipment at the Milo C. Huempfner Health Care Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a base period running from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and an option to renew for up to three additional years. Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) are eligible to compete, as this is a mandatory set-aside, and all offerors must provide verifiable certification of SDVOSB status to be considered. Contractors must employ at least one fully qualified Field Service Engineer and one qualified backup, with proof of manufacturer authorization, formal training, and relevant experience required. All work must follow manufacturer specifications, using only OEM or OEM-certified parts, and must include calibration of test equipment to NIST-traceable standards. Emergency response timelines require a four-hour phone response, 48-hour on-site arrival, and 72-hour repair completion. Performance includes four to two preventative maintenance visits per year per unit, firmware updates, and submission of detailed Equipment Service Reports signed by both the contractor’s technician and the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contractors must supply all tools, diagnostic software, service manuals, and test equipment, as the government will not provide any of these resources. All contractor personnel requiring facility access must undergo Special Agreement Check and National Agency Check with Inquiries, comply with HSPD-12, OMB M-05-24, and FIPS PUB 201 for Personal Identity Verification, and must return any government-issued identification upon contract completion or termination. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center using approved methods, with payment terms governed by the Prompt Payment Act. Proposals must be submitted via SAM.gov by the deadline of May 20, 2026, and must include the SF-1449 form, UEI, manufacturer certifications, calibration records, training credentials, and full compliance with FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower protections, government property, socioeconomic compliance, and contractor conduct. Evaluation will be based on a trade-off process weighing technical quality and price, allowing award to the most advantageous offer, not necessarily the lowest priced. The contract strictly prohibits unauthorized scope changes and requires immediate notification to the COR if work deviates from the Statement of Work, along with a formal cost estimate for any additional effort. Final acceptance rests with