The Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Veterans HCS, has issued amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25726Q0146. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for the receipt of offers. The original due date of January 6, 2026, has been extended to January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing the designated items and returning copies, acknowledging on their offer, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge may result in the rejection of an offer.
The document is a federal Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It outlines a requirement for Sterile Processing Services for the El Paso VA Health Care System (EPVAHCS) for a base period of one year with an option for an additional year. The contractor is to provide facility use, equipment, and supplies for decontamination and sterilization of reusable medical devices, with EPVAHCS staff performing the actual processing. Key details include daily expected volumes of instrument trays, wrapped trays, and peel-packed instruments, the need for multiple contractor facilities in El Paso, TX, and specific duties for both the contractor and EPVAHCS staff regarding safety, security, and record-keeping. Invoicing is to be monthly and electronic. The contract has a minimum guarantee of $50.00 and a maximum of $800,000.00. Various FAR and VAAR clauses are incorporated by reference, covering aspects like contract terms, ordering, option periods, and electronic payment submissions. Offers must be signed and submitted by January 6, 2026.