Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole‑source, five‑year preventative maintenance contract for a single Tecniplast WP Rack/Cage Washer located at the Baltimore VA Medical Center’s Research Animal Facility. The contract requires two annual inspections, full parts and labor coverage, and service to be performed exclusively by Tecniplast‑authorized engineers using proprietary diagnostic software and OEM parts. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by the deadline, after which the VA will decide whether to proceed with the sole‑source award.
• Equipment: 1 Tecniplast Cage Washer (Model 9LAVSC901WP, Serial 90USA003).
• Scope: Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting (phone first, on‑site if needed), parts replacement, calibration; two inspections per year.
• Contract term: Base year plus four option years (up to 5 years total).
• Sole‑source justification: Proprietary parts, specialized software, safety and liability concerns.
• Submission: Capability statement due 09‑24‑2026 08:00 AM ET to Bill Pratt (email).