J065--RFI/SSN- Maintenance and services for government Steris Sterilization CAVHS
ID: 36C25626Q0233Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, 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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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance and services for Steris Sterilization units at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The procurement requires contractors to supply all necessary labor, tools, materials, OEM-certified personnel, and equipment for installation, maintenance, calibration, inspections, and repairs, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety standards and timely service response. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of sterilization equipment essential for healthcare services, and the government anticipates a competitive, firm fixed-price contract with a one-year term and four option years. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company details and qualifications, by December 19, 2025, to Contracting Officer Anthony Marion at anthony.marion2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony MarionContracting Officer
    (713) 794-7408
    anthony.marion2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI/SSN) for maintenance and services for government Steris Sterilization units at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). This is a presolicitation notice to identify qualified and certified contractors capable of providing all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and OEM certified personnel for installation, maintenance, service, calibration, inspections, adjustments, and repairs. The government anticipates a competitive, firm fixed price contract and seeks information to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate. Interested offerors must respond by December 19, 2025, with company details, business size, certifications (including OEM), and a list of similar active contracts. This is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposal.
    The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) seeks a contractor for maintenance and repair of its Steris Sterilization units in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR. The contract requires factory-trained and certified personnel to perform periodic inspections, maintenance, and emergency services. The contractor must provide all parts (OEM genuine), labor, materials, travel, and supervision. Key requirements include 24/7 service call center availability, specific response times for routine (24 hours), technical support (2 hours), unscheduled (4 hours on-site within 24 hours), and same-day emergency repairs. Documentation of completed inspections is due within 24 hours, and all necessary records must be available 24/7. Software updates and new parts due to technological advancements must be provided at no additional cost. The contract is a firm fixed-price, one-year agreement with four option years. Contract employees must adhere to safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E) and will not have access to VA IT systems or patient health information.
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