6515--Replacement Cart Washer Sterilizer Indianapolis VAMC
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 10 and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, anticipates releasing an unrestricted solicitation for a replacement cart washer sterilizer unit. This will be a one-time, firm fixed-price contract for the Sterile Processing Service. Quotes are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and installation of a Steris Vision 1327 Cart and Utensils Washer/Disinfector or equivalent. Key deliverables include:
- Procurement and installation of the new unit, including specific components (steam condensate return, instrument cycle package, container rack, pure water line, HEPA filter).
- De-installation and disposal of the existing cart washer.
- Installation by qualified personnel, minimizing disruption.
- Comprehensive training for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) personnel on operation and maintenance.
- Post-installation customer support for 30 days.
- Defined maintenance schedule and calibration services.
- Compliance with VA policies, including security and safety protocols.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (one-time purchase)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (market research indicated small business set-aside could not be met)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Sterilizers, Hospital and Surgical Manufacturing), Size Standard: 800 Employees
- PSC Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
- Questions Due: March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Quotes Due: March 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Electronically via email to Barbara.Robertson@va.gov.
- Questions: Submit via email to Barbara.Robertson@va.gov with "Questions 36C25026Q0388" in the subject line.
- Evaluation Factors: Best Value award based on Technical Capability and Price.
- Technical Capability: Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
- Required Documentation: SF 1449, Price/Cost Schedule, Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2), and proof of authorized distributor/reseller status (if applicable).
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). A brand name justification is provided, citing proprietary functionality and compatibility with existing Steris equipment. Equipment manufactured in Canada is compliant with WTO FTA. Offerors must be authorized resellers of Steris products.