6530--Surgical Instrument Cart Washer
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to STERIS CORPORATION for a Surgical Instrument Cart Washer. The award, valued at $182,600.81, was made on April 13, 2026, following a Notice of Intent to Sole Source.
Scope of Work
This contract procures a Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector (480V, 60Hz, vented, Steam heated) for the VISN 10, Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHS) VAMC in Fort Wayne, IN. Key deliverables include:
- Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector
- Non-vented Drying System and Cart Washer Container Rack
- Condensate Return to Drain system
- Deinstallation and disposal of the existing cart washer
- Installation of the new Reliance 1227 Cart Washer and Acu-Hold Container System
- Addition of Condensate Return to Drain
- First-year preventive care for the new system
- Shipping and handling charges
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Award Amount: $182,600.81
- Award Date: April 13, 2026
- Awardee: STERIS CORPORATION (UEI: UGGQJGGH6846)
- Set-Aside: Large Business
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Sterilizers, hospital and surgical, manufacturing)
- PSC: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, And Supplies)
Justification for Award
The procurement was conducted as a sole source action under RFO Part 12 and RFO Part 6.103-2(a)(b) due to unusual and compelling urgency to replace critical equipment. It was also justified under GSAR 538.7104-3, as Steris Corporation was deemed the only source capable of providing the unique or highly specialized supplies and services required.
Contact Information
For historical reference, the Contracting Specialist was Barbara Robertson (Barbara.Robertson@va.gov, (513)861-3100).