J065--ASP Sterrad Service Base plus 5 Years
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 the 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245), is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for maintenance support services for Advanced Sterilization Products STERILIZING UNITS: GASEOUS PLASMA Sterrad 100NX equipment. This RFI is for planning purposes only to identify qualified firms. Responses are due by January 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for three specific Sterrad 100NX units (serial numbers 5047230546, 5047230547, and 1047180080) and their associated components located at the VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV. Services include:
- Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs): All labor, travel, and parts included, performed according to Advanced Sterilization Products procedures.
- Customer Support: Remote technical support and on-site field service maintenance with a 72-hour uptime target.
- Diagnostic and Issue Resolution: Root cause analysis, defined resolution approaches (workaround/fix), operator instruction, and correction of errors/defects.
- Part Replacement: All parts, labor, and travel for maintenance and repairs, with parts replaced on a new part basis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Duration: Anticipated Period of Performance is March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2031 (5 years).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, by 8:00 AM EST.
- Published: January 23, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Sterile Processing Department, VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405.
- Hours of Performance: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, excluding federal holidays.
Evaluation
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only. Responses will be used to gather information and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
Additional Notes
- This will be a non-personal services contract.
- Contractor employees must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English clearly.
- Technicians must have current factory training and experience in servicing Advanced Sterilization Products Sterrad 100NX equipment.
- All test equipment utilized must meet NIST and ISO 9001 standards, with proof of calibration required.
- Submissions should include business size and SAM UEI.