36C10X26R0011.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Levi Russin Levi.Russin@va.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Jessica Smith Jessica.Smith32@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Number:

36C10X26R0011

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.2, “Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10X26R0011 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued under the agency's implementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul, as adopted through agency class deviation. All applicable provisions, clauses, definitions, and procedures are those contained in the Overhaul text and the agency's implementation deviations. In the event of a conflict with the codified FAR, the adopted Overhaul text governs. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

Requirement Description:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELCM) Program has identified Sterilizer: Low Temperature: Gaseous Plasma as a candidate for the Department of Veterans Affairs VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) contract award.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Offers shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 800 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract with firm-fixed priced (FFP) delivery orders IAW FAR Subpart 16.5 for STERIS Corporation brand name or equal NX EQ Low Temperature Sterilizer and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER. Offerors shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination. FFP Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products And Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision (see ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER).

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition (see ATTACHMENT D - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER).

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. (see ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES – NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER).

All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 12:00 PM ET on May 14, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Levi.Russin@va.gov, and Contracting Officer, Jessica Smith at Jessica.Smith32@va.gov. No questions will be accepted after the due date. No calls will be accepted.

Offers are due via email by 12:00 PM ET on May 28, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Levi.Russin@va.gov, and Contracting Officer, Jessica Smith at Jessica.Smith32@va.gov.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Sterilizer: Low Temperature: Gaseous Plasma product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single award Requirements contract.

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Sterilizers are used for low temperature sterilization of heat-sensitive medical devices. Hydrogen peroxide is a known antimicrobial agent that oxidizes key cellular components within microorganisms, thereby destroying them. A low-temperature gaseous plasma sterilizer is an apparatus that uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide gas plasma to sterilize heat-sensitive medical instruments and devices. The process involves injecting hydrogen peroxide vapor into a chamber, then applying an electrical field to create gas plasma. This plasma generates microbicidal free radicals that disrupt cellular components of microorganisms, killing them effectively. The process leaves behind harmless byproducts, water and oxygen, and is suitable for delicate equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures or humidity. Sterilization typically occurs at a temperature of less than 56°C with process times of around 25 to 70 minutes depending upon cycle type.

Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Sterilizer: Low Temperature: Gaseous Plasma to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

The following line-items comprise the Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer and accessories product line:

V-PRO WIDE SHELF

The VA is seeking offerors who can provide Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer and accessories or equal as listed above which meet all SCs listed below. Offerors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the SCs.

Offerors may quote an alternative CLIN structure IAW FAR 4.202-2 and 4.202-3. Products quoted in the technical volume must appear on and correspond with the Offeror’s pricing volume (ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER).

Offerors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the quoted solution; these ancillary items must be quantified in the Offeror’s pricing volume with an estimated quantity of zero (0).

Only new equipment is acceptable; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. No product in development shall be considered. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Distributors must be authorized-distributors/resellers as certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (i.e., OEM letter dated within 12 months of the solicitation close date and duly signed by OEM’s authorized representative) to be eligible for award. The OEM letter must be valid for the life of the contract.

Vendors are required to complete the highlighted area on the SCs Chart located on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document listing the location where compliance to the SCs can be found. The chart must be included with the vendor’s submission. Offers which do not include this complete chart will not be considered for award.

CLIN’s 0001-0017 apply to the following SC’s 1-8 CLIN’s 0018-0026 pertain to SC 9 CLIN’s 0027-0032 pertain to SC 10

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· ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT E - QUARTERLY SALES REPORT - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

· ATTACHMENT G - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE - NX EQ LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZER

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