J066--Architect i1000SR Analyzer Preventive Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government's intent to execute a Sole Source Award for the preventive maintenance of the Abbott Architect i1000SR analyzer equipment. The intended contractor is Abbott Laboratories Inc. The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) laboratories require a yearly service and maintenance for the equipment, including live technical 24x7 phone support, on-site service, and annual preventative maintenance check-up. The period of performance is from March 5th, 2026, to March 4th, 2027. Key points to consider: • The procurement is being conducted using commercial products and commercial services procedures. • The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. • The Product Service Code for this requirement is J066, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. • The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector is 1,000 Employees. • Interested parties may submit capability statements, which shall be considered by the agency no later than January 14th, 2026.