6515--SPS Steris Amsco Evolution Sterilizer | 595

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 is procuring a Steris AMSCO Evolution 54" Medium Steam Sterilizer and associated accessories for the Lebanon VA Medical Center's Sterile Processing Service. The procurement includes one sterilizer unit, a Steri-Green Plus Water Conservation System, two Transfer Carriages, two Loading Cars, plus installation of the new equipment and deinstallation/disposal of the existing malfunctioning sterilizer. Key requirements include compatibility with Censis ConnectAssure software, ability to fit within the current facility footprint, comprehensive warranty coverage, and provision of a factory-trained Field Service Engineer for installation and maintenance. The solicitation operates as a firm-fixed-price contract under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). Offers are due August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT, with quotes to be submitted to Melvin Moore at melvin.moore2@va.gov per a recent amendment updating contact information.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses and includes a single source justification identifying Steris Corporation as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the specialized requirements due to proprietary technology and compatibility needs. Market research identified potential vendors including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses such as 1st American Medical Distributors Inc and Beacon Point Associates LLC, though the justification emphasizes the unique nature of the Steris equipment. The contract requires completion of installation work with documentation submitted within 3 business days, and the procurement falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for awards above the micro-purchase threshold but below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Performance will occur at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with the new sterilizer featuring water conservation technology that uses less than 1 gallon of water per cycle. The contractor must also comply with comprehensive federal records management requirements and provide ongoing maintenance support.