JA Steris Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract action by the 366 Contracting Squadron for Steris Maintenance services at Mountain Home Air Force Base. The Purchase Request/Local ID Number is PR 12395374, dated April 2021, with an estimated contract cost that is redacted. The document justifies awarding a single-source contract to STERIS Corporation for comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair services on one AMSCO 400 medical sterilizer, including all necessary personnel, labor, supplies, tools, parts, materials, and technical support required to maintain and repair the equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and federal, state, and local laws. The contractor must perform quarterly maintenance for one calendar year from the date of award and respond to all unscheduled repair service calls using original equipment manufacturer parts.

The justification cites STERIS Corporation as the only responsible source based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), arguing that STERIS possesses unique proprietary capabilities and licensing restrictions that make it the sole factory-authorized supplier of parts and services for STERIS equipment. The document notes that STERIS maintains over 950 factory-trained personnel and that replacement parts are sold directly to end users without distributor involvement. The contracting officer, Elizabeth Hughes (GS-11 Contracting Officer), determined on March 2, 2026, that only a single source is reasonably available. The document also indicates that future equipment replacement will explore additional options to preclude future single-source awards and that the 366 Medical Group is currently utilizing STERIS equipment.