Maintenance and Repair Services for Steris Sterilizer Autoclave
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 US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is seeking proposals for Maintenance and Repair Services for a Steris Sterilizer Autoclave. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), with the intent to award a simplified acquisition. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a service contract to ensure the continued operation of a Steris AMSCO Sterilizer Autoclave, Model AMSCO 250LS, Serial Number 032881822. As this is a patented instrument, services must be provided by a certified company capable of support, maintenance, and upgrades to maintain manufacturing specifications. Key services include:
- Providing all labor, travel, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.
- Offering remote technical support, hardware, and software updates.
- Unlimited on-site hardware troubleshooting and repair.
- Four annual inspections, performed quarterly.
- Maintaining an on-site response time not greater than 5 days.
- All services must be performed by a Steris-certified technician. Deliverables include annual inspections, unlimited repairs, software/firmware updates, and service reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Duration: One Base Year and four (4) Option Years, not exceeding 60 months total.
- Period of Performance: Base Year: March 27, 2026 - March 26, 2027, with options extending to March 26, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34,000,000.00)
- Quote Due Date: February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Technical Questions Due: February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability
- Past Performance Offerors must submit sufficient documentation for technical acceptability and quoted price, including the completed SF 1449 (Section G). A Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) is provided for client feedback on previous projects, which bidders are responsible for ensuring clients complete and submit.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award. A Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (2015-5173 REV 33) is provided, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in specified Mississippi counties, which is critical for accurate labor cost estimation.