SPS Sterilizer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for the purchase and upgrade of SPS steam sterilizers at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, with responses due September 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is an unrestricted, non-set-aside, open market commercial acquisition under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance is Baltimore, MD 21201. The requirement specifies five replacement steam sterilizers in a 2-door configuration, brand Belimed or equivalent, along with accessories, training, extended installation, and system validation. Salient characteristics include external dimensions not exceeding 77.5" H × 39" W × 43" D, internal chamber dimensions not exceeding 26" H × 26" W × 27.5" D, chamber volume of at least 275 liters with tray capacity of at least 5 trays, foot pedal controls, pull-out shelves, and stainless steel construction. A separate line item covers switchover control equipment for transitioning from house steam to steam generators. Installation occurs in two phases: 2 sterilizers followed by 3 remaining units. The contractor must provide ICRA plans and barriers, disconnect and reconnect utilities, relocate plumbing as necessary, ensure flooring meets manufacturer specifications, and deliver onsite training to clinical and engineering staff. A minimum one-year warranty covering all parts and labor is required. The estimated completion timeline is not to exceed 12 months. FOB Destination terms apply. NAICS code is 339112; PSC is 6515. Distributors must provide manufacturer authorization letters. Large business awardees must file a commercial subcontracting plan within 20 business days of award with NCO 5 goals including 17.5% small business, 7.0% veteran-owned small business, 5.0% small disadvantaged business, 5.0% service-disabled veteran-owned small business, 5.0% women-owned small business, and 3.0% HUBZone small business. Fuel surcharges are prohibited. The contracting office is VAMC Contract Satellite Office, Martinsburg, WV 25405; the primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Joseph J. Krupa (Joseph.krupa@va.gov).