Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    J065--TEST EQUIPMENT CALIBRATIONS BASE

    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Sol. 36C25626Q0033Sources SoughtRIDGELAND, MS
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Oct 7, 2025
    POSTED
    Oct 3, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    811210
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    J065
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for annual calibration services of biomedical test equipment. This sources sought notice aims to identify capable contractors to assist in defining the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation. Interested parties should respond with their qualifications and market pricing by October 7, 2025.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    36C25626Q0033
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    October 3, 2025
    Response Deadline
    October 7, 2025
    NAICS Code
    811210AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    J065
    Primary Contact
    Kolbi Barton
    State
    MS
    ZIP Code
    39157
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    2 DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI: 1. Title: Equipment Calibration Tests 36C25626Q0033 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following: See draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811210 is $34,000,000. 3. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________ e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code? Please provide proof of qualifications. f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)? If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research. 4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required service. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. RFI responses are due by 12:00 noon (CST), Tuesday, October 7, 2025; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Kolbi.Barton@va.gov the subject line shall read: Equipment Calibration Tests. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f). Please provide the information you deem relevant to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team. 7. Contact Information: Kolbi Barton Kolbi.Barton@va.gov Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated! Draft STATEMENT OF WORK INTRODUCTION This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and responsibilities for performing annual calibrations on biomedical test equipment. The purpose of this calibration is to ensure that all biomedical equipment operates accurately and reliably to support the healthcare services provided by the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center. SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall perform calibration services for the biomedical test equipment listed in Appendix A. The calibration process must comply with industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations. OJECTIVES: To ensure all biomedical test equipment is calibrated and functioning within specified parameters. To minimize downtime and ensure that equipment is available for use. To maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Contractor Requirements: The contractor must be ISO 17025 accredited for calibration services. The contractor must have at least five years of experience in calibrating biomedical equipment. The contractor must provide evidence of technician qualifications and training. Tasks and Deliverables: Pre-Calibration Inspection Perform a visual and functional inspection of each piece of equipment to identify any obvious defects or issues before calibration. Calibration Process Calibrate each piece of biomedical test equipment according to the manufacturer s specifications and industry standards. Use traceable references and standards to perform calibrations. Documentation Provide a detailed calibration report for each piece of equipment, including pre- and post-calibration readings, calibration dates, and next due dates. Affix calibration stickers to each piece of equipment. Post- Calibration Verification Perform functional checks to ensure that calibrated equipment is operatable within specified parameters. Resolve any issues identified during the verification process. Place of Performance Calibrations will be performed on-site at: Michael E. Debakey VA medical Center 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030 In cases where on-site calibration is not feasible, equipment may be shipped to the contractor s accredited calibration lab. Schedule Calibrations shall be completed annually. The initial calibration services shall commence within 30 days of the contract award. Subsequent calibrations shall be scheduled to occur at the same time each year. Services shall be performed during Biomed shop hours, 6:00 a.m. CT through 11:59 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are: New Years' Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President s Proclamation Standards and Compliance The contractor must comply with the following standards and regulations: ISO/IEC 17025: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories ANSI/NCSL Z540-1: American National Standard for Calibration Manufacturer specifications and guidelines Quality Assurance The contractor shall maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure that all calibrations are performed accurately and consistently. QA records shall be made available to VA upon request. Appendix A: Equipment List Model Nomenclature Fluke Instruments Serial # ID# Location 116 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 27061012 NONE Biomedical 11-661-18 Temperature Meter Fisher Scientific 140434837 NONE Blood Bank 14-648-3 Timer, Digital Hrs:mi Fisher Scientific 140498494 NONE Blood Bank 14-648-3 Timer, Digital Hrs:mi Fisher Scientific 140763577 NONE Blood Bank 175 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 38170146 NONE Biomedical 175 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical/al 1819003 EE144010 Biomedical 175 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical/al 1818008 EE144013 Biomedical 175 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical/al 1818009 EE144011 Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 27730001 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 47920769 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 43890220 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 29470422 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 27730006 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 29470381 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 47920771 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 48570081 NONE Blood Bank 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 39200325 NONE Biomedical 179 Multimeter, Digital Fluke Instruments 48570079 NONE Blood Bank 22110 Thermocouple Augustine/arizant 5806 NONE Biomedical 22110 Thermocouple Augustine/arizant 5794 NONE Biomed 4185 Hygrometer, Digital Control Company/fi 140462586 NONE Blood Bank 461895 Tachometer, Photo/c Extech Instruments H.251854 NONE Biomedical 50S Temperature Meter Fluke Instruments 75580020 NONE Biomed 5KG Weight, Class 4 All 20732 NONE Biomedical 650-900 Pressure Meter, Digit Utah Medical Products 1122568-002 NONE Biomed 650-900 Pressure Meter, Digit Utah Medical Products 1122568-003 NONE Biomed 650-900 Pressure Meter, Digit Utah Medical Products 1122568-004 NONE Biomed 83 Multimeter, Digital, 3. Fluke Instruments 65860328 NONE Biomedical 87V Multimeter, Digital, 3. Fluke Instruments 44010127 NONE Biomedical CUFFLINK Nibp Monitor Tester Fluke Biomedical 3500 EE43369 Biomedical DPM-2 Pressure Meter, Digit Bio-tek Instruments 117779 NONE Biomedical DPM-3 Pressure Meter, Digit Fluke Biomedical/al 173186 NONE Biomedical DSTA-40 Temperature Meter, L Sims/smiths Medical 88000426 NONE Biomedical DSTA-40 Temperature Meter, L Sims/smiths Medical 88001299 NONE Biomedical DSTA-40 Temperature Meter, L Sims/smiths Medical 88001355 NONE Biomedical DT-207B Tachometer, Laser, Shimpo 75089011 NONE Biomedical EJ-300 Scale, Digital, 310g / A&d Company 5A2823290 NONE Biomedical EJ-300 Scale, Digital, 310g / A&d Company 5A2887753 NONE Biomedical EJ-300 Scale, Digital, 310g / A&d Company 5A2849389 NONE Biomedical ESA609 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical 5051033 MX2386741 Biomedical ESA609 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical 5059059 MX2386743 Biomedical ESA609 Safety Analyzer, Digit Fluke Biomedical 5059060 MX2386737 Biomedical ESA612 Safety Analyzer, Auto Fluke Biomedical 2542037 EE160792 B iomedical 0 ESA612 Safety Analyzer, Auto Fluke Biomedical 9969044 EE132465 B iomedical 0 ESA614 Safety Analyzer Fluke Fluke Biomedical 5006064 MX2150092 Biomedical ESA615 Safety Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 4393555 MX1867069 Biomed ESA615 Safety Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 4389040 MX1867072 Biomed IMPULSE3000 Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 1791 NONE Biomedical IMPULSE3000 Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 1790 NONE Biomedical IMPULSE3000 Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 1789 NONE Biomedical IMPULSE3000 Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 925 NONE Biomedical IMPULSE7000DP Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 4753006 MX2021447 Biomedical IMPULSE7000DP Defibrillator Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 2561043 EE160794 Biomedical MEDTESTER500 Safety Analyzer Auto Dynatech Nevada I 0762 MX116066 Biomedical MPS450 Multiparameter Simul Fluke Biomedical/al 256401 EE160795 Biomed MPS450 Multiparameter Simul Fluke Biomedical/al 256402 EE160796 Biomed OXSIMOX-1 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX4830 NONE Biomed OXSIMOX-1 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX5993 NONE Biomed OXSIMOX-1 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX5992 NONE Biomed OXSIMOX-1 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX1644 NONE Biomed OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX2949 NONE Biomed OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator, Spo Pronk Technologie OX2946 NONE Biomed PROSIM 3 Multiparameter Simul Fluke Biomedical 4573038 NONE Biomedical PROSIM 3 Multiparameter Simul Fluke Biomedical 4572008 NONE Biomedical PROSIM 8 Multiparameter Simul Fluke Biomedical 2562026 EE160793 Biomedical QA-ESIII Esu Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 5562067 MX2603305 Biomedical QA-ESIII Esu Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 5130002 MX2385483 Biomedical QA-ESIII Esu Analyzer Fluke Biomedical 4666042 MX1986826 Biomedical RS-200 Decade Resistance B Iet Labs Incorporat C1-05221518 NONE Biomedical RS-200 Decade Resistance B Iet Labs Incorporat C1-05221502 NONE Biomedical RS-200 Decade Resistance B Iet Labs Incorporat 5070802 NONE Biomedical RS-200 Decade Resistance B Iet Labs Incorporat 6625-9044 NONE Biomed SAFETSIMST-1 Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 1883 NONE Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer, Mob Pronk Technologie 3212 NONE Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer, Mob Pronk Technologie 3223 NONE Biomedical SIGMAPACE1000 Pacemaker Analyzer Fluke Biomedical/al 5604029 NONE Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 11710 NONE Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 5041 EE148404 Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 11698 NONE Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 5990 NONE Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 10227 NONE Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 5040 EE148403 Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 2431 M116088 Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 5991 NONE Biomedical SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 7795 NONE Biomedical SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 7778 NONE Biomedical SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 6398 NONE Biomedical SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 2683 NONE Biomedical SPOTLIGHT SIM Spo2 Simulator Fluke Biomedical/al 2554100-SL NONE Biomedical TC-12 Digital Thermometer, Hampshire Control 1602 2913 306 NONE Blood Bank TC-12 Digital Thermometer, Hampshire Control 1602 2913 307 NONE Blood Bank TDS3012B Oscilloscope, Digital, Tektronix, Inc. B027042 NONE Biomedical ULT-2020 Ultrasound Leakage Bc Biomedical 733123534 MX2830620 Biomedical ULT-2020 Ultrasound Leakage Bc Biomedical 733124739 MX2755602 Biomedical VIC-212 Scale, Digital, 210g Acculab 24754181 NONE Biomedical 461920 Tachometer Tachom Extech Instruments Z425821   Biomedical 461920 Tachometer Tachom Extech Instruments Z425822   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13368   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13414   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13302   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13304   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13358   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13427   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13367   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13352   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13364   Biomedical OXSIMOX-2 Spo2 Simulator Pronk Technologie 13359   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6061   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6116   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6110   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6112   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6102   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6161   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6103   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6079   Biomedical SAFETSIMST-1-M Safety Analyzer Pronk Technologie 6107   Biomedical SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15353     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15315     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15376     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15377     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15360     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15362     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15379     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15410     SIMCUBESC-5 Nibp Monitor Tester Pronk Technologie 15312     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11348     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11358     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11418     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11374     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11375     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11356     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11325     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11370     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11318     SIMSLIMSL-8 Multiparameter Simul Pronk Technologie 11372                 DEPOT CS-301 Decade Capacitance Iet Labs Incorporat 12061004 NONE Biomed 302086SD02L60 Pressure Gage, Digit Ashcroft, Inc. 1305088 NONE Biomedical 302089SD02L600 Pressure Meter, Digit Ashcroft, Inc. 1318257 NONE Biomedical 302089SD02L600 Pressure Meter, Digit Ashcroft, Inc. 1318259 NONE Biomedical 302089SD02L600 Pressure Meter, Digit Ashcroft, Inc. 1318269 NONE Biomedical 3KG Weight, Class 1 1:1 T All 14175-1 NONE Biomedical 302089SD02L600 Pressure Met Digital Ashcroft, Inc. 2022407 None Biomedical 2KG Weight, Class 4, 2kg Troemner/all 20674 NONE Biomedical FLOWTRAXFT-2 Iv Pump Analyzer Pronk Technologie 3526 NONE Biomedical FLOWTRAXFT-2 Iv Pump Analyzer Pronk Technologie 3558 NONE Biomedical 4081K Ventilator Tester Tsi, Inc. 4081 2035 029 NONE Biomedical 4081G Ventilator Tester Tsi, Inc. 40811334007 NONE Biomedical VT900A Ventilator Tester Fluke Biomedical/al 5621505 NONE Biomedical TAT5000 Temperature Calibrat Exergen Corporatio A877942 NONE Biomedical PBB-1 Temperature Calibrat Exergen Corporatio A877942-1 NONE Biomedical SRC-MAX Spo2 Simulator Nellcor G17800207 NONE Biomedical PRESSURE MAX Pressure Met Pressur Pronk Technologie 1195   Biomedical PRESSURE MAX Pressure Met Pressur Pronk Technologie 1197   Biomedical PRESSURE MAX Pressure Met Pressur Pronk Technologie 1200   Biomedical PRESSURE MAX Pressure Met Pressur Pronk Technologie 1205   Biomedical PRESSURE MAX Pressure Met Pressur Pronk Technologie 1206   Biomedical 435 Power Analyzer Fluke Instruments 13290028 EE137276 Biomedical (End of Document)

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