Intent to Sole Source VISN 1 Steris Medivators Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Steris Medivators Endoscope Reprocessing Systems maintenance services. This sole-source contract will cover medical centers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Vermont. The notice pertains to comprehensive maintenance services for multiple Advantage Plus and DSD endoscope reprocessing systems located within VA medical facilities. The contract is specifically designed to provide annual service support, including emergency service, unlimited parts, preventive maintenance, factory authorized updates, technical support, and application support. The solicitation is identified by the number 36C24125Q0492.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to establish a comprehensive maintenance contract for endoscope reprocessing systems with comprehensive service coverage. Contractors will be required to provide 24/7 emergency repair service, preventative maintenance at scheduled intervals, electrical and mechanical checks, minor repairs and adjustments, and manufacturer-level service training for VHA employees. The contract mandates that all maintenance must conform to original equipment manufacturer specifications. Contractors must also be prepared to provide preventative maintenance (PM) kits and training vouchers when ordered by facilities. The performance period is set for five years, with services to be performed at specified VA medical centers. Responses to the solicitation are due by May 23, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. While the notice indicates no specific set-aside, it is a sole-source agreement focused on Steris Medivators' specialized endoscope reprocessing system maintenance services.