J066--BIOMERIEUX VIRTUO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT

The contract solicitation seeks sources for preventive maintenance and emergency repair services for BioMérieux Virtuo blood culture instruments across seven VA facilities within VISN 22, including locations in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Tucson, San Diego, Long Beach, Loma Linda, and Los Angeles. Services must be provided seven days a week during business hours, with a mandatory 24-hour onsite response time for emergency repairs and a one-hour callback commitment for 24/7 telephone support. The scope includes full compliance with manufacturer maintenance guidelines, software and hardware upgrades at no additional cost, use of only OEM-authorized parts, proper disposal of service waste, and detailed reporting after every visit. Contractors must adhere to strict VA and federal security requirements, including VAAR 852.273-75, VA Directive 6500, FISMA, NIST SP 800-171, and OMB Circular A-130, with all personnel requiring VA security clearance under Directive 0710 and submission of BI forms within 30 days of award. Attachments A and B outline equipment serial numbers and the full Statement of Work, while the solicitation references a five-year performance period with base and four optional years, starting September 30, 2026. The contract is F.O.B. destination, with acceptance occurring on-site at each VA facility. This is a Sources Sought notice under NAICS code 811210, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 in Long Beach, CA, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and submissions accepted only via email to Rebecca.Gaba@va.gov. Offerors must confirm their status as small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or large business under the $34 million revenue size standard and provide evidence of OEM authorization if acting as a distributor or reseller. Proposals must include completed responses to eight mandatory questions, Attachment A with equipment identification, Attachment B with the Statement of Work, and a signed OEM authorization letter. While contract pricing details are not provided and CLINs show no unit or extended prices, the solicitation emphasizes technical capability, compliance with security protocols, and proven experience over price, though the evaluation methodology and award basis are not formally defined. No formal Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer is identified, and the point of contact is listed