The VA needs a small business to calibrate biomed test equipment for its medical centers.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a small business to calibrate biomed test equipment for its medical centers. This includes annual calibration for various medical equipment, such as ventilators, defibrillators, and patient monitors. The calibration services must be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and industry standards.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed price contract. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the government. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years.
How will they pick the winner?
The government will evaluate quotes based on price and technical capability. The lowest-priced quote will be identified, and the government will then evaluate the quoted price to determine if it is reasonable. If the quoted price is found to be reasonable, the offeror who submitted this quote will be identified as the successful offeror.
When and how do you bid?
Quotes must be submitted to eric.ayers@va.gov by 2:00pm MT on June 8, 2026. The quote must include all necessary documentation, including a pricing schedule and a technical capability or quality to meet the government requirement.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with medical equipment calibration
- Has a good track record of delivering on time and within budget
Don't bother if…
- You must be an OEM-authorized dealer for the medical equipment you're calibrating
- You can't use remanufactured or gray market items
- Your quote must include all necessary documentation and be submitted on time
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be an OEM-authorized dealer for the medical equipment you're calibrating
- You can't use remanufactured or gray market items
- Your quote must include all necessary documentation and be submitted on time
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Review the solicitation document and ensure you understand the requirements
- Submit your quote by the deadline of 2:00pm MT on June 8, 2026