6515--Amsco 400 Steam Sterilizer, SPS BRAND NAME

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 is seeking to procure an Amsco 400 Steris Sterilizer for the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System located in Reno, Nevada. This is a brand name requirement for medical sterilization equipment that will be used for cleaning and sterilizing surgical and medical equipment across multiple departments within the healthcare facility. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and the government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The solicitation documents will be available on or about August 26, 2025, with quotes due by August 26, 2025, at 15:00 Eastern Time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Mathew Czeshinski at mathew.czeshinski@va.gov. The evaluation will focus on the specific brand name requirements for the Steris Amsco 400 Series 60" Medium Steam Sterilizer.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside on the open market, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The justification documentation indicates that Steris Corporation is the manufacturer of the required equipment, which is manufactured in Mexico and has three authorized distributors. While the total estimated contract value has been redacted from available documents, the procurement involves acquiring sterilization equipment with unique characteristics including a high-capacity chamber validated to sterilize up to 15 instrument trays, 12 programmable cycles, and a 15-year warranty. The VA conducted extensive market research across multiple platforms including GSA Advantage, SAM.gov, and FPDS, and published a sources sought notice from July 25, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The procurement leverages the existing Steris maintenance contract and ensures compatibility with ancillary equipment already in use at the facility.