SPS Surgical Instrument Sharpening and Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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) has awarded a contract for Surgical Instrument Sharpening and Repair Services to support the South Texas Veterans Healthcare Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and its satellite locations. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract has a total estimated value of $747,000.00 over a potential five-year period. The award date is April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded services encompass comprehensive surgical instrument maintenance, including:
- Onsite Services: Inspection, polishing, sharpening, and repair of surgical instruments (including fiberoptic and laparoscopic), rigid sterilization containers, and instrument cassettes.
- Off-site Repairs: Permitted for extensive damage with prior Contracting Officer Representative (COR) approval, requiring detailed reports on defects, repair options, costs, and timelines.
- Instrument Management: Reporting of non-repairable instruments and utilization of the Censis tracking system for instrumentation.
- Quality Control: Testing and quality control to ensure instruments meet performance standards, including re-insulation of electrosurgical instruments.
- Scheduled Visits: Regular monthly visits to Kerrville, Datapoint Dental, Northwest HCC, and four visits per month to Audie L. Murphy (ALM) facility in San Antonio.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Award Notice (originated from an RFQ).
- Duration: A base year (April 17, 2026, to April 16, 2027) with four option years, extending the potential period of performance until April 16, 2031.
- Total Estimated Value: $747,000.00 (Base Year: $149,400.00).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Award Date: April 17, 2026.
- Place of Performance: South Texas HCS (San Antonio), South Texas HCS (Kerrville), Northwest HCC (San Antonio), Audie L. Murphy (ALM) facility, and Datapoint Dental.
Special Requirements
The contractor's technicians must possess current, nationally recognized sterile processing and instrument maintenance credentials, along with experience in surgical instrument sharpening and familiarity with various instrument types. Adherence to health and safety regulations, detailed reporting of non-repairable instruments, and real-time work order records are required. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Tungsten Network, with monthly invoices.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, contact Shannon Robinson at shannon.robinson3@va.gov or Shannon Hodgson at shannon.hodgson@va.gov.