The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (36C24526Q0174) for Sprax SPS Filters in Baltimore, MD. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and Product Service Code J044 (Maintenance/Repair of Equipment- Medical, Dental, Veterinary Equipment and Supplies). A mandatory on-site visit is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST at the Baltimore VAMC, 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, focusing on sterilizer steam line improvements. Responses to the solicitation are due by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The point of contact for this solicitation is John Ritter (JOHN.RITTER2@VA.GOV).
This government solicitation, 36C24526Q0174, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines requirements for Sterilizer Steam Line Improvements at the Baltimore VAMC. The project addresses issues of wet packs and staining in sterilizers by installing steam separators upstream of existing clean steam filters to remove entrained moisture. The scope of work includes site assessment, equipment procurement (Spirax Sarco Steam moisture separators, drip traps, sample coolers, and replacement traps), installation, testing, commissioning, and staff training. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 561210 and a size standard of $47 Million. Key dates include an offer due date of December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The contract incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, including those related to contract terms, set-aside requirements, and prohibitions on specific foreign-made equipment. Payment will be made electronically upon completion of work.
The Baltimore VAMC is holding a site visit on December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST for Solicitation No: 36C24526Q0174, concerning Sterilizer Steam Line Improvements. The purpose is to provide a project area site visit. All questions regarding general solicitation requirements must be submitted in writing via email to John Ritter (JOHN.RITTER2@VA.GOV) by December 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Formal amendments will cover pertinent questions and clarifications, and all offers must acknowledge these amendments. Proposals are due by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The solicitation emphasizes that offers should be based solely on the issued solicitation and formal amendments. Contact details for Zohair Ismail, Ph.D. are provided for additional information. The solicitation also includes questions regarding self-performance and subcontracting intentions, especially for entities outside the DC/MD/VA area, and compliance with subcontracting limitations.