6515--Steam Sterilizers and Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office is procuring two steam sterilizers and associated installation services for the Central Iowa Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The requirement specifically calls for steam sterilizers that are brand name or equal to Steris AMSCO 400 SERIES 48" Medium Steam Sterilizers to replace aging equipment used for sterilizing Reusable Medical Equipment. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, or authorized distributor, and must provide operation manuals, equipment specifications, and test manuals. The sterilizers must be compatible with Connect Assure Technology and CensiTrac software, feature a touch screen display, and be configured for external facility steam. The evaluation will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, and proposals are due by August 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time. All vendors must sign SF1449 and return all pages with their offer submission, following the requirements outlined in Provision 52.212-1 and its addendum.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The procurement involves exactly two steam sterilizers with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order. The selected vendor will be responsible for removing existing sterilizers, properly disposing of them, installing the new equipment, and providing operational training to facility staff. Performance will take place at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System located in Des Moines, Iowa. The contract will be awarded to a single offeror, and the documents do not specify any incumbent contractors or estimated contract values.