About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract to Life Technologies Corporation for maintenance and repair services. The contract covers a QuantStudio 12K Flex Real-Time Quantitation System and associated system controller located at the John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. The required scope includes corrective maintenance, at least one scheduled preventive-maintenance inspection per period, original equipment manufacturer parts, and remote diagnostic and technical support. The anticipated contract includes a base year and four one-year ordering periods. Responsible sources capable of satisfying the requirement may submit a written capability statement and letter of interest to Anthony Marion via email at [email protected] no later than November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of work
- Corrective maintenance and repair
- At least one scheduled preventive-maintenance inspection during each contract period
- Labor, travel, and replacement parts required for covered repairs
- Telephone and email technical support
- Remote diagnostic support through a VA-approved connection
- Manufacturer-approved software, firmware, quality, safety, and field-service updates
- Access to proprietary diagnostic tools and technical information
- Restoration of equipment to manufacturer operating specifications following maintenance or repair
Minimum qualifications
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter to service the QuantStudio 12K Flex system
- Technicians with appropriate manufacturer training and certifications to maintain the QuantStudio 12K Flex system
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Access to proprietary diagnostic tools, service software, technical documentation, updates, service bulletins, and manufacturer-approved replacement parts
- Relevant experience maintaining or repairing QuantStudio 12K Flex systems
- Ability to begin full performance by April 18, 2027
- Ability to provide continuous coverage for the base period and four ordering periods
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of interest demonstrating technical expertise
- Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter
- Personnel OEM training and certifications
- Written capability statement including business details, SAM registration, and response times
- Identification of proposed subcontractors and the work each subcontractor would perform
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 9, 2026, 10:00am Central Standard Time (CST)
- Response date
- 11-19-2026 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
- Anticipated award
- April 18, 2027
- Contract start
- April 18, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to the Contracting Officer with '36C25627Q0118 Notice of Intent' in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- Base Year (April 18, 2027 - April 17, 2028) and four one-year ordering periods through April 17, 2032
- Place of performance
- John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- 36C25627Q0118
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Responses due
- Nov 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Nov 4, 2026
- NAICS
- 811210 · Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product/service code
- J065
- Contracting contact
- Anthony Marion, Contracting Officer
anthony.marion2@va.gov
713-794-7408
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
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