J066--Bio-Rad chromatography system maintenance & service

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 20 is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing a firm‑fixed‑price maintenance and service agreement for a Bio‑Rad Next‑Gen Chromatography (NGC) system located in the Research Services building (Room 212, Building 117) at the Boise VA Medical Center, Idaho. The effort will include one annual preventive‑maintenance visit and unlimited on‑site repair visits, with all travel, labor, and parts covered. All replacement parts must be Bio‑Rad original‑equipment‑manufacturer (OEM) components, and service must be performed by Bio‑Rad‑trained and authorized personnel; respondents must submit a letter of authorization from the OEM confirming this capability. Deliverables include a preventive‑maintenance report and any service report within two weeks of each visit, with annual invoices submitted through the VA’s Tungsten electronic invoicing system. The contract is structured for a base year plus up to four option years, with the work performed in a non‑patient research environment where PPE will be provided as required. Interested contractors should provide a complete response demonstrating capability, OEM authorization, and pricing, and email it to Nazanin Kreiner (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov) no later than 1:00 PM MDT on 26 March 2026. The solicitation is a Sources Sought notice only; the VA is not obligated to award a contract or provide feedback.

Notice ID

540bfa497d7e4bddac5e267b7dbb6a4b

Solicitation Number

36C26026Q0460

NAICS Code

339112

Classification Code

J066