W065--Mobile Central Sterile Services (689)
ID: 36C24125Q0273Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with STERIS Corporation for the leasing of a Mobile Central Sterile Processing Service (SPS) trailer at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven. This procurement aims to ensure the continuation of critical sterilization services during ongoing renovations and equipment failures, as the existing STERIS mobile unit has been operational since 2020 and is deemed the only viable option for meeting the VA's specific requirements. The contract is projected to span one base year with four option years, totaling an estimated value of over $7.5 million, emphasizing the urgency and necessity of maintaining effective healthcare services. Interested parties may submit evidence of competitive viability to Contract Specialist Divianna Mathurin via email by 10:00 AM EST on March 10, 2025.

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    Divianna MathurinContract Specialist
    (914) 325-3258
    divianna.mathurin@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Connecticut VA Healthcare System and Network Contracting Office 1, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with STERIS Corporation for leasing a Mobile Central Sterile Processing Service (SPS) trailer. The contract, referenced by solicitation number 36C24125Q0273, arises from the necessity to continue services at the West Haven VA Medical Center, ensuring uninterrupted sterile processing capabilities. The procurement is restricted to a single source due to the belief that STERIS is the only entity capable of fulfilling the VA's specific requirements, as per federal acquisition regulations. Interested parties may submit evidence of competitive viability until 10:00 AM EST on March 10, 2025, via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Divianna Mathurin. This notice clarifies that it is not a request for competitive proposals, thereby emphasizing the urgency and critical nature of the requirement for effective healthcare services. The contract's intent is consistent with the government's objective to streamline procurement processes while maintaining high service standards.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sole source justification under FAR 13.5 for the continuation of services provided by a mobile sterilization processing (SPS) unit at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven. The existing contract with STERIS Corporation has been deemed the only viable option as introducing a new unit would necessitate costly modifications to the infrastructure and extensive retraining of staff. The current STERIS mobile trailer has been operational since 2020, ensuring critical services during renovations and equipment failures. The proposed contract spans one base year and four option years, with a total estimated value of over $7.5 million. This acquisition will maintain effective sterilization services vital for patient care, especially during the ongoing construction of the existing sterile processing area. Previous pricing from STERIS provides a benchmark for ensuring that anticipated expenses remain fair and reasonable. The lack of competition in this specialized field further supports the need for restricted solicitation.
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