J065--Housekeeping Equipment Preventive Maintenance Palo Alto EMS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (RFQ 36C26126Q0441) to identify contractors capable of providing preventative maintenance and related services for housekeeping equipment at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement, supporting certifications, and evidence of past performance on comparable government or commercial projects (including contract numbers), along with their socioeconomic status (e.g., small business, SDVOSB, VOSB) and proof of SBA veteran‑small‑business registration if applicable. All offers must include the company’s legal name, SAM Unique Entity ID, and a primary point of contact, and must be sent by email to Gary.Christensen@va.gov no later than 1:00 PM PST on 13 Mar 2026. Key requirements include compliance with FAR 52.219‑14/‑27 limiting subcontracting—small‑business prime contractors must expend at least 50 % of personnel costs on their own employees—registration in SAM, and adherence to VA scheduling procedures (equipment downtime must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative at least two days in advance, with same‑day notification of any observed issues). The solicitation uses NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5 M small‑business size standard, and requires a draft price estimate for the listed CLINs (preventative maintenance and non‑quotable replacement parts). The government will use the information solely for internal decision‑making; no contract will be awarded based on this Sources‑Sought response.

Notice ID

508d8f51a24d4976895e3c7452163482

Solicitation Number

36C26126Q0441

NAICS Code

811310

Classification Code

J065