Description
This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs’ intent to award a sole‑source, five‑year maintenance contract for a single Tecniplast WP Rack/Cage Washer located in the Research Animal Facility at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The contract will cover two preventive‑maintenance inspections per year, all parts and labor, and on‑site corrective service when needed, performed exclusively by Tecniplast‑authorized service engineers using proprietary diagnostic software and OEM parts. The vendor must be able to respond quickly to calls, perform phone troubleshooting, and dispatch a technician if the issue cannot be resolved remotely. The agency is seeking capability statements from any interested, responsible sources by the deadline to determine whether a competitive solicitation will be pursued.
• Equipment: Tecniplast WP Rack/Cage Washer (Model # 9LAVSC901WP, Serial # 90USA003).
• Services: Preventive inspections (2 × year), diagnostics, calibration, repairs, and OEM parts procurement, all performed by authorized personnel.
• Contract term: Base year plus four optional one‑year extensions (maximum 5 years).
• Submission: Capability statement due 8:00 AM ET, 09‑24‑2026, emailed to the contracting officer.
• Sole‑source justification: Only Tecniplast‑authorized engineers have the proprietary tools and parts needed; non‑authorized work could create unsafe conditions.