J065--FY26 SERVICES BASE+4 | Steris Advantage-Plus Service Agreement | 526 Bronx
ID: 36C24226Q0172Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/85804a491cb64f71a9c1e2d7d793a135/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, intends to award a sole-source contract to STERIS CORPORATION for the Steris Advantage-Plus Service Agreement at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This procurement involves comprehensive service maintenance for Medivators, including full technical support, OEM-compliant preventative maintenance, corrective services with a four-business-hour response time, and on-site training for Sterile Processing staff. STERIS CORPORATION is the only authorized service provider for this equipment, justifying the non-competitive award under NAICS 811210 and PSC J065. Interested firms that believe they can meet these requirements must submit supporting documentation to Zachary Whiting at zachary.whiting2@va.gov by December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

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    Zachary WhitingContract Specialist
    (716) 862-7461 x24620
    zachary.whiting2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24226Q0172) for a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to STERIS CORPORATION. This contract is for the Steris Advantage-Plus Service Agreement, providing service maintenance for Medivators at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. STERIS CORPORATION is identified as the sole authorized service provider, justifying the non-competitive award. The services include full technical support, OEM-compliant preventative maintenance, corrective services with a four-business-hour response time, and on-site staff training. This procurement falls under NAICS 811210 and PSC J065. Interested firms believing they can meet these requirements must submit documentation to Zachary Whiting by December 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.
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