J065--SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOTICE - TO STERIS CORPORATION SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center 581-25-3-087-0101
ID: 36C24525Q0302Type: 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/0bec2cabe6aa4191a713cbc98bd0d103/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sole Source Justification Notice for a service and maintenance contract with Steris Corporation, specifically for the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center. This contract is essential for the maintenance and repair of medical equipment manufactured by Steris, as they are the only authorized supplier for parts and services related to their products. The importance of this procurement lies in ensuring compliance with original equipment specifications and maintaining optimal performance through preventive maintenance inspections, which are critical for healthcare operations. Interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411, with a response deadline set for February 18, 2025. Funding for this contract does not derive from the Recovery Act.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bill PrattContracting Officer
    (410) 642-2411
    Billie.Pratt@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24525Q0302.docx
    The document details a Sole Source Justification Notice for a service and maintenance contract awarded to Steris Corporation by the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center. Steris is identified as the only authorized supplier for parts and services related to the equipment it manufactures. This contract is specifically designated for all equipment used at the Huntington VA Medical Center. The contracting office is located in Perry Point, Maryland, with a response deadline set for February 18, 2025. The notice includes contact information for the subcontracting officer, Bill Pratt, and specifies that the funding for this contract does not come from the Recovery Act. An attached Sole Source Letter corroborates Steris's exclusive authorization for service provision. The document serves to inform relevant stakeholders about the contract's singular sourcing rationale and outlines the federal processes adhered to under government procurement rules.
    Sole Source Letter_06-06-2023.pdf
    The document serves as a communication from STERIS, the sole authorized service provider for parts and service related to its medical equipment brands, to its customers. It highlights the company's commitment to maintaining equipment compliance with original specifications and emphasizes the necessity of preventive maintenance (PM) inspections. STERIS has a trained workforce dedicated to ensuring optimal operation of their equipment through tailored service agreements. The letter provides specific recommendations for annual PM inspections for various types of equipment, often varying between equipment under warranty and those beyond it. Additional guidance is offered on determining the frequency of preventive maintenance based on operational factors. The document underlines the importance of consistent maintenance to uphold equipment performance and safety, reflective of the company's standards and protocols. This communication aligns with federal and state guidelines emphasizing quality assurance in healthcare service operations.
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