JNA Steam Sterilizer_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Brand Name Awards document issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a single-source procurement exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The Hampton VA Medical Center, through the Network Contracting Office 6, seeks to procure a Getinge GSS67N Steam Sterilizer for the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) department. The sterilizer is required for the facility's healthcare operations to process wrapped and unwrapped instruments, porous materials, and non-porous heat-stable items including surgical instruments and linens. The justification establishes that the Getinge GSS67N model is the sole source capable of meeting the facility's requirements due to compatibility with existing equipment, infrastructure, sterilization processes, and clinical systems. The facility currently operates a Getinge 633 steam sterilizer that has exceeded its useful life and requires replacement. Procurement from an alternate manufacturer would disrupt operations, necessitate staff retraining, introduce compatibility concerns, and result in unnecessary costs. Market research conducted through SBA Dynamic, FPDS, GSA Advantage, Contract Opportunities, and Sam.gov confirmed that required items are available through authorized distributors and resellers on the open market, allowing the Contracting Officer to pursue this requirement as an Open Market Small Business set-aside. The Contracting Officer, Jerry L. Mann, certified the justification as accurate and complete on March 18, 2026. The effective date is December 30, 2025, with Acquisition Plan Action ID 36C246-26-AP-1921 and Purchase Request Number 590-26-2-985-0078.