Washer- BRAND NAME-redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition prepared by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) in April 2021.

The Government seeks to procure a STERIS AMSCO 7052HP cabinet-mounted, multi-level mechanical Washer/Decontamination Unit (Model: AMSCO 7052HP) for $567,579.85. The unit will support healthcare and laboratory operations at a Steris Corp AMSCO facility in Support regions. The equipment must feature a minimum chamber size of 26" x 24" x 24", single vertical-sliding power door with tempered glass window, and require facility-supplied steam with a 208V, 3-phase electrical configuration. The unit must process reusable items including surgical instruments, utensils, anesthesia/respiratory goods, and glassware prior to terminal sterilization. Operations must be managed by an integrated microcomputer that monitors all functions, alerts operators to deviations via audible and visual indicators, and documents cycle performance through an integrated printer-recorder utilizing pre-programmed cycles.

The contracting officer determined single-source procurement is justified because the STERIS AMSCO 7052HP (FH18072) is required to maintain clinical operations and compatibility with the facility's existing STERIS washer footprint, wall infrastructure, utility connections, and proprietary loading racks and carts. Market research identified that alternate manufacturers' systems would necessitate substantial facility modifications, replacement of non-interchangeable accessories, revised workflows, and extensive staff retraining. To preclude future single-source awards, the Government plans to design future facility renovations to accommodate multiple brands of washer/decontamination units and procure new equipment as part of a fully competitive package. The acquisition is not a Bridge Action. JESSICA M. STAMPER, NH-03, approved the justification on 24-August-2026.