P03 Sterilizer Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 3 Acquisition ID# 36C261-25-AP-4249

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-25-AP-4249 JOFOC Tracker ID: FY25 - NCO 21 - 1863

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 21 on behalf of VISN

21, VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS) at 975 Kirman Ave, Reno

NV 89502.

2237: 654-25-3-055-0152

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The requested action is for a brand name procurement of the Steris Amsco 400 Steam Sterilizer at VASNHCS. These sterilizers will be used to clean/sterilize surgical and medical equipment in use at multiple departments on site.

Estimated Value

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

Medium Steam Sterilizer features a high capacity chamber that has been validated to sterilize up to 15 25lb instrument trays. 12 programmable cycles include Prevac 4+1, Gravity and Liquids. Cycle names are customizable. The chamber is constructed of solid 316L stainless steel and carries a 15 year warranty. The pressure vessel has a full jacket design to minimize the formation of excess condensation on the chamber interior. Steam activated gasket requires no lubrication and is warranted for 2 years. The unique door design features a patented singlehand, low-effort handle that makes operating easier on the user. The enhanced display is located at an ergonomic height and features a large cycle countdown visible from 15 feet away.

There is pre-existing Steris ancillary equipment that the new sterilizers will need to be compatible with, as well as an ongoing maintenance contract that would be voided with another brand of sterilizer. Staff on site is already trained on Steris equipment. Refitting the space and going with another manufacturer would cause a burden on the Government and its stakeholders.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: General Services Administration (GSA) Advantage, GSA eLibrary, Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 3 Acquisition ID# 36C261-25-AP-4249 the National Institute of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC), The National Acquisition Center (NAC), Systems for Award Management (SAM.gov), the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), SBA.gov, and the Supply Chain Master Catalogue (SCMC) were reviewed. An informal market research inquiry was sent to of Steris Corporation on 07/24/2025 requesting information on where the needed sterilizer is manufactured and if any small business distributors existed. A sources sought was published to SAM.gov under notice 36C26125Q0788_1 from 07/25/2025 to 07/31/2025.

SBA.gov was reviewed utilizing NAICS 339112. The search returned 867 SDVOSBs and 136 VOSBs. Due to the NMR a SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside may not be formed.

found. Steris Corporation sells the needed steam sterilizers via their FSS contract V797D-60613. No compatible alternatives were found.

The NAC was reviewed where the Steris contract was found. No compatible alternatives were found.

The SCMC was reviewed where the aforementioned Steris contract was found, as well as a maintenance contract for Steris sterilizers (36C25925C0015) in VISN 19.

FPDS was reviewed where award V797D60613 36C24425N0386 was found an award to Steris Corporation on 01/28/2025 in the amount of for Steris AMSCO 400 Steam sterilizers, the solicitation was full and open and 2 quotes were received. Additionally, V797D60613 36C24524N0583 was found an award to Steris Corporation on 05/28/2024 in the amount of for the needed steam sterilizer, the action awas competed but only one quote was received. Award 36C25525P0315 was also found, awarded to (SDVOSB) in the amount of on 06/26/2025; the action was competed in a SDVOSB set-aside, with 2 quotes received.

SAM.Gov was reviewed, where RFQ 36C24124Q0573 was found for brand name AMSCO 400 Sterilizers, set-aside for SDVOSBs.

The NITAAC was reviewed with no relevant results found.

An informal market research inquiry was sent to of Steris Corporation on 07/24/2025 requesting information on where the needed sterilizer is manufactured and if any small business distributors existed. responded by stating that the needed items are manufactured in Mexico. The OEM also responded by stating that they have 3 authorized distributors:

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A sources sought was issued to gauge small business (SB) participation in the event of a set-aside as well as if there were any domestic compatible alternatives under ID 36C26125Q0788_1, open from 07/25/2025 to 07/31/2025.

esponded on 07/30/2025 with a capability statement and authorization letter. also responded with a capability statement and authorization letter on 07/31/2025. No alternative domestic items were offered.

With these facts considered, the CO believes that a brand name only SB set-aside on the open market is appropriate.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with

FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Mathew B. Czeshinski Date Contracting Officer