Aesculap Sterile Container System
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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.
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 06, has awarded a firm-fixed price FSS task order to Trillamed, LLC for the Aesculap sterile container system. This award, valued at $53,733.62, is for the Durham VA Medical Center and Garner VA Medical Clinic, supporting the standardization of surgical instrument sterilization. This was a sole-source award, justified under FAR 8.405-6.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the Aesculap sterile container system, a reusable, rigid container solution designed for packing, transporting, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Key features include:
- Durable barrier to maintain sterility.
- Modular baskets and filters for efficient processing and organization.
- Made from corrosion-resistant materials compatible with standard sterilization methods.
- Ergonomic design for clinical staff safety and efficiency.
- Available in different size containers, colored labels, and instrument stingers.
- Compliant with FDA medical device requirements and VA standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, FSS Task Order
- Awarded To: Trillamed, LLC (FSS Contract Number: 36F79720D0041)
- Value: $53,733.62
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: February 24, 2026
- Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 06, supporting Durham VA Medical Center and Garner VA Medical Clinic.
Rationale for Sole Source
This award was justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), citing that "Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized." The rationale states that the Aesculap sterile container system is manufactured by Aesculap INC., with Trillamed, LLC as the sole distributor. No other comparable sterile container systems are compatible with the systems currently used at the Durham VAMC. The Aesculap system offers unique features like durability, multiple colors for lids and tray name tags, and a warranty, which other systems reportedly lack. Its use will standardize sterilization processes across the Durham VAMC, Greenville CBOC, and Garner CBOC.
Additional Notes
This is an award notice for a specific procurement, indicating the completion of the acquisition process for this requirement.