Sole Source Notice - Repair of Steris Surgical Tables
ID: IHS1511142Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEPHOENIX AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/13145ca784b143a1819648dbbe015934/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Steris Corporation for the repair of Steris surgical tables at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. The procurement aims to secure on-site repair services, as Steris is the exclusive factory-authorized provider of parts and services for its equipment, ensuring compliance with original manufacturer specifications. This acquisition is critical to maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding significant costs and delays associated with transitioning to a different contractor. The estimated contract value is $13,413.93, and interested parties may submit capability statements to Kerri Gilmore at Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov for consideration, although this is not a request for proposals or quotes.

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    Kerri Gilmore
    Kerri.Gilmore@ihs.gov
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    Notice of Award SS - IHS1511142.pdf
    The government has issued a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to Steris Corporation, for surgical instrument repair and maintenance services at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. This decision is based on the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), which allows soliciting from a single source when necessary. Although this notice is not a request for proposals or quotes, other responsible sources may submit capability statements to be considered by the Indian Health Services. The government holds discretion over whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on these submissions. Responses should be thorough and devoid of any proprietary information. The government will evaluate the information received to determine potential tradeoffs and alternatives and may publish a solicitation based on their findings. However, there is no guarantee of contract award or feedback provided to respondents, emphasizing the exploratory nature of the information request. This notice reflects the broader framework of government procurement practices aimed at fulfilling specific service needs while ensuring compliance with established regulations.
    Sole Source Justification IHS1511142 (CO Signed).pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking to procure on-site repair services for Steris surgical tables at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center through a sole source justification. The estimated contract value is $13,413.93, with Steris Corporation identified as the sole vendor because it is the exclusive factory-authorized provider of parts and services for its equipment. The justification for this sole source acquisition is based on Steris's unique capabilities and the compliance of its parts with original equipment manufacturer specifications. Transitioning to a different contractor could lead to significant costs and delays due to the need for reverse engineering and system analysis. Certifications from the project officer, contracting officer, and competition advocate confirm the accuracy of the justification for bypassing full and open competition. The document underscores compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) regarding limited competition when only one source can meet a government's unique needs efficiently.
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