Response deadline: J073--Veteran Canteen Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Service Contract (36C24126Q0638)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for a service contract to provide preventive maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair for Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) equipment at the West Haven and Newington, Connecticut campuses. The contract covers a wide range of food service equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, ovens, and serving stations. The base period of performance is July 20, 2026, through July 19, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods. Contractors must be authorized commercial vendors with a field service representative located within 200 miles of the campuses. The contract requires the use of new OEM parts, 12-hour/5-day-per-week call-back support, and adherence to specific response times for repairs. The solicitation includes a contingency parts allowance of $2,500 per year. Technical proposals, past performance, and price will be evaluated, with technical and past performance being more important than price. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes by July 20, 2026. The solicitation incorporates various federal regulations, including the Service Contract Act, and mandates compliance with specific wage determinations for the New Haven area.