Carestream Portable X-ray Service Base plus Four
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs, for work in Birmingham. Due Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), 5 days left.
| Title as posted | J065-- Carestream Portable X-ray Service Base plus Four |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C24727Q0063 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 247-Network Contract Office 7 (36C247) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | Small business |
| Trade (NAICS) | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210) |
| Product or service code | J065 |
| Place of performance | Birmingham |
| Posted | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) (5 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Carestream Portable X-Ray Maintenance Services Birmingham VA Medical Center Reference Number: 36C24727Q0062 NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PSC: J065 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies PURPOSE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7, is conducting market research to identify businesses authorized to provide maintenance and repair services through Carestream for existing equipment at Birmingham VA Medical Center.
Responses are requested from interested businesses of all sizes, particularly SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Responses will assist the Government in determining the acquisition strategy, including potential small-business set-asides. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 19th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period Dates Base Year December 12, 2026 December 11, 2027 Option Year 1 December 12, 2027 December 11, 2028 Option Year 2 December 12, 2028 December 11, 2029 Option Year 3 December 12, 2029 December 11, 2030 Option Year 4 December 12, 2030 December 11, 2031 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The contemplated requirement includes maintenance coverage for: Two Carestream DRX Revolution mobile X-ray systems.
Two Carestream LUX 35 mobile detectors. Services include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, corrective repairs, parts, labor, travel, testing, calibration, applicable software and diagnostic support, and service documentation as described in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). The contemplated service arrangement requires Carestream to perform the maintenance and repair services.
Respondents shall demonstrate their authorization to provide these services through Carestream and their ability to meet the draft SOW s coverage and response requirements. REQUESTED CAPABILITY INFORMATION Interested businesses shall provide: Company Information: Legal business name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and CAGE code, if assigned.
Business Size and SBA Certification: Business size under NAICS 811210 and applicable socioeconomic status. Respondents claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status shall provide evidence of current active SBA certification. The Government will independently verify certification status.
Carestream Service Authorization Letter: A current authorization letter on Carestream letterhead, issued by Carestream, confirming that the respondent is authorized to provide the required services through Carestream for the two DRX Revolution mobile X-ray systems and two LUX 35 detectors identified in the attached draft SOW. The letter shall identify the respondent s legal business name, the scope and duration of authorization, and confirm that Carestream will perform the required maintenance and repair services.
Performance Approach: Describe how the respondent will coordinate service through Carestream, including service requests, scheduling, response times, service reports, and contract administration. Identify the work performed by the respondent and Carestream and address applicable limitations on subcontracting. Relevant Experience: Provide examples of similar OEM service arrangements, including equipment supported, scope, and period of performance.
SOW Feedback: Identify requirements needing clarification and any barriers to performing the contemplated services. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Submit capability statements by 10/26/2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to Jessica N. Cummings at [email protected]. Email subject: Sources Sought Response 36C24727Q0062 Carestream Maintenance Clearly identify proprietary information.
Do not include patient information or other sensitive personal information. DISCLAIMER This notice is for market research only. It is not a solicitation, request for quotations, or commitment to award a contract.
No acquisition strategy or set-aside determination has been finalized. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in preparing responses. Any subsequent solicitation will contain the final requirements and submission instructions.
ATTACHMENT Draft Statement of Work Carestream Portable X-Ray Maintenance Services
Contracting contact
- Jessica Cummings · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · (803) 776-4000 x7801
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 811210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance work, who also hold VA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.2 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Who can bid: Small Business set-aside
Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.
All open Small Business set-asides.
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance contracts right now
There are 63 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 811210), 25 posted in the last 7 days; 44% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy and Department of the Air Force. Most of the work with a stated place is in Maryland, Indiana and Pennsylvania. A notice in this trade gives a median of 10 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 6 days.
All open electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance contracts
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