6530--Intent to Sole Source - Surgical Instrument Cart Washer Northern Indiana VAMC - Fort Wayne
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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 the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Surgical Instrument Cart Washer for the Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHS) VAMC in Fort Wayne, IN. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Steris Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This notice is for informational purposes only, but interested parties may submit a letter of interest by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the provision, deinstallation, installation, and first-year preventive care for a Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector. Specific items and services include:
- Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector (480V, 60Hz, vented, Steam heated)
- Non-vented Drying System (1227)
- Cart Washer Container Rack
- Condensate Return to Drain 1227
- Deinstallation of existing Cart Washer
- Disposal of existing Cart/Tunnel Washer
- Installation of Reliance 1227 Cart Washer
- Installation of Acu-Hold Container System
- Addition of Condensate Return to Drain to Reliance 1227
- 1st Year Preventive Care for Reliance 1227 Cart Washer
- Shipping & Handling Charges
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Justification: Sole source due to unusual and compelling urgency to replace critical equipment (FAR Part 6.103-2(a)(b)) and because Steris Corporation is the only source capable of providing the unique/highly specialized supplies/services (GSAR 538.7104-3).
- NAICS: 339113 (Sterilizers, hospital and surgical, manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 Employees.
- PSC: 6530 (Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies).
- Anticipated Award Date: April 16, 2026
- Letter of Interest Due: April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: April 6, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. It is an informational notice. However, firms that disagree with the sole source intent may submit a letter of interest. This letter must demonstrate the firm's capability, certifications, authorization to compete, and a rationale for why they should be considered. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Late responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The intended awardee is a large business (Steris Corporation). No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The VA reserves the right to enforce contractual remedies for gray market items. Contact: Barbara Robertson, Contracting Specialist, Barbara.Robertson@va.gov.