RFI - Carl Zeiss Microscope Maintenance for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Medical Treatment Facilities

Location: Virginia
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Due: Aug 1, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No: RFICZMicroscopes
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RFI - Carl Zeiss Microscope Maintenance for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Medical Treatment Facilities
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RFICZMicroscopes
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)
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DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 16, 2026 09:52 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 01, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 16, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: J065 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Place of Performance:
    Portsmouth , VA 23708
    USA
Description

DISCLAIMER: This is an RFI to identify potential sources possessing the capabilities described herein and ascertain whether the required services are commercial in nature. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. In keeping with the standards of FAR Part 10, the Government may request additional information from responders. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI or any follow-up information request. All information received in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future request for proposal will not be entertained.



NOTE: At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of any potential Offeror to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.




  1. RFI Title: Carl Zeiss Microscope Maintenance for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF)2

  2. .LOCATIONS: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia



Sewells Point Dental Clinic in Norfolk, Virginia



Boone Primary Care Clinic in Norfolk, Virginia



3. BACKGROUND: The Naval Medical Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth requires a comprehensive service and maintenance plan for various Carl Zeiss Surgical Microscopes and their components. This requirement supports multiple departments within NMRTC Portsmouth, VA (Main Operating, Ophthalmology, and Otolaryngology), as well as the Sewells Point Dental Clinic and Boone Primary Care in Norfolk, VA. The inventory consists of equipment acquired between 2009 and 2021.



4. DESCRIPTION: Please see Draft Statement of Work (SOW) NAICS is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, PSC is J065 - Maintenance/repair/rebuild of equipment- medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies.



RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:



Responses to the RFI shall adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:




  1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

  2. Cover Page (1 page)




  • Title

  • Organization

  • Responder’s technical and administrative points of contact (name, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses).

  • Cage Code




  1. Capabilities statement SHALL address the following:



- Contractor’s clear understanding and ability to perform the scope of this requirement as detailed in the draft SOW.

- Contractor’s experience performing the same or similar work as detailed in the draft SOW.



- Existing contract vehicles (e.g., GSA schedule) under which the responder currently offers these services, if any.



- Whether the responder provides the required services to the general public under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the Federal Government.



RESPONSES DUE: August 1, 2026, by 5pm EDT



SUBMISSION TO: Ms. Cynthia Scharnowske, cynthia.e.scharnowske.civ@health.mil and Ms. Carol Uebelacker, carol.e.uebelacker.civ@health.mil.


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  • HCD SOUTHEAST 808 SCHREIDER STREET
  • FREDERICK , MD 21702
  • USA
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History
  • Jul 16, 2026 09:52 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)
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