J065--Steris Sterilization Equipment PM and Repair Services for VHASLCHCS- Base Year Only
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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 Veterans Healthcare Administration Salt Lake City Health Care System (VHASLCHCS), is seeking Steris Sterilization Equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Repair Services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract covering a base year. Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive full-service maintenance, routine, and emergency repair for government-owned Steris sterilizers, washers, dryers, and related equipment at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. Key requirements include:
- Scheduled Maintenance: Semi-annual preventive maintenance, including cleaning, diagnostics, calibration, lubrication, parts replacement, and inspections. Annual chamber cleaning for steam sterilizers.
- Emergency Repairs: 24/7 priority technical support with a 30-minute phone response and a 4-hour on-site arrival for issues unresolved remotely.
- Parts: Only new parts, equal to or exceeding OEM specifications, are permitted. Rebuilt or gray market items are strictly prohibited.
- Performance Standards: Maintain 95% operational uptime for equipment during normal operating hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, M-F).
- Compliance: Adherence to NFPA-99, UL, OSHA, and VA manuals.
- Documentation: Submission of detailed Equipment Service Reports (ESR) for all services.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 36C25926Q0547
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Period of Performance: Base Year Only (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
- Place of Performance: Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148
- Award Basis: All or Nothing
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- Volume I - Price: Completed pricing schedule (Attachment 2).
- Volume II - Steris Authorization Letter: Proof of authorization to work on Steris Corporation equipment, verifying the offeror is an OEM or authorized dealer with certification. Quotes must be emailed to crystal.volmar@va.gov by the deadline. Faxed or hand-carried quotes are not accepted, and email submissions have a 4MB limit.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness and availability of funding.
- Steris Authorization Letter: Verification of authorization to service Steris equipment. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them. The lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote will be considered first.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Quotes Due: June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Contact Information
For questions, contact Crystal Volmar at crystal.volmar@va.gov.