Maintenance for Steris Sterilizer Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 St. Louis VA Medical Center, is seeking sources for Maintenance for Steris Sterilizer Equipment. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified contractors to provide comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance services for critical Steris sterilizer and ancillary equipment. Responses are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, travel, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision for on-site full-service planned maintenance and corrective maintenance (repair) of various Steris sterilizer equipment models, including AMSCO Century, R78IS4PD, 470, AMSCO 400, GETINGE 700 SERIES, VPRO MAX 2, AMSCO REPROC SINKS, IWPCF, M!LINK SOFTWARE, and REC6202DS units. Services must adhere to manufacturer's recommendations, Joint Commission standards, and contract specifications. This equipment is critical for sterile processing and continuous patient care.
Key Requirements
- Personnel: OEM trained and certified service technicians.
- Documentation: Provide electronic and hard copy service reports, track historical repair data, and furnish OEM service bulletins.
- Parts: Use only new OEM or OEM-approved parts; all parts included unless specifically excluded.
- Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specifications (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual) and provide unlimited unscheduled/emergency repair services.
- Coverage: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, including holidays, with normal business hours (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST, M-F) for scheduled work.
- Contractor Provided: All tools, test equipment, service manuals, and diagnostic software.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research); eventual contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Duration: Anticipated 1-year base period (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027) with four (4) additional one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified in this Sources Sought.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM CST.
- Published: May 15, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA St. Louis Healthcare System, John Cochran Division, is the place of performance. Contractors are responsible for inspecting equipment prior to award.