J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - STERIS CORPORATION STERIS EQUIPMENT - PERRY POINT VAMC 512-25-1-098-0005
ID: 36C24525Q0009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2de7db535f1641ba8e9bbc88eca63783/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to procure maintenance services for STERIS equipment at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, identifying STERIS Corporation as the sole source provider due to its status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement aims to ensure reliable servicing and compatibility of critical medical equipment, which is essential for the facility's operations. The solicitation number for this opportunity is 36C24525Q0009, with responses due by September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bill PrattContract Specialist
    (410) 642-2411
    Billie.Pratt@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24525Q0009.docx
    This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates the intent to procure service for STERIS equipment at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, identifying STERIS Corporation as the sole source provider due to their Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) status. The solicitation number for the required services is 36C24525Q0009, with responses due by September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The notice specifies the contracting office's location and points of contact, including Contract Specialist Bill Pratt. The document outlines that no Recovery Act funds are involved, lists the appropriate product service code (J065) and NAICS code (811210) for the request, and refers to an attached sole source letter from STERIS. The focus on STERIS as the exclusive vendor underlines the necessity for compatibility and reliability in servicing the medical equipment critical for the facility's operations, aligning with the government's procurement policies that dictate unique vendor circumstances.
    Sole_Source_Letter_Steris.pdf
    The document informs customers that STERIS is the sole authorized supplier for parts and services related to their equipment brands, including AMSCO®, Finn Aqua®, and HAMO. STERIS emphasizes that all parts meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and are delivered directly to end users without intermediary distributors. With over 950 trained personnel, STERIS provides maintenance through service agreements, and outlines recommendations for the frequency of preventative maintenance (PM) inspections based on various factors such as equipment usage and maintenance history. The standard recommendations include different annual PM visits for steam sterilizers, electric sterilizers, standalone generators, V-PRO VHP systems, washers, surgical equipment, and System 1E. Customers are encouraged to consult with their STERIS service representative to tailor the maintenance schedule to their specific needs. This document is relevant within the context of government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs as it addresses compliance and quality assurance in equipment maintenance, essential for government facilities utilizing such technology.
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