VISN 23 Steris Equipment Maintenance Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN 23) has issued an Intent to Bundle Requirements notice for a Steris Equipment Maintenance Contract. The contract covers maintenance services for 67 pieces of Steris Corporation medical equipment across all VISN 23 facilities, with commercial warranties having expired and requiring ongoing maintenance and repair support.

The VA has determined that consolidating equipment maintenance services for Steris medical equipment is in the government's best interest and meets FAR 7.107 requirements. The consolidation provides benefits that exceed those available through alternative approaches, including improved administration and tracking of equipment coverage across multiple contracts. Market research identified two capable vendors: Sustainment Technologies LLC and Steris Corporation, with findings supporting that small businesses can provide the required services.

The contract requires the vendor to provide labor, Original Equipment Manufacturer approved parts, equipment, and technical support for maintenance and repair of Steris equipment and authorized supported equipment. All services and parts must meet manufacturer technical specifications and maintain original equipment warranty standards. The acquisition structure includes four one-year ordering periods, with the total estimated value covering the full contract duration.

Historical contracting shows VISN 23 previously maintained separate contracts for individual stations from fiscal year 2017 through recent awards. The two most recent contracts (36C263224P0908 and 36C263224C0024) already combined all stations under single contracts with values below the $7 million consolidation threshold. The current consolidation determination supports cost savings and administrative efficiencies for the government while maintaining service quality across the integrated service network.

The notice provides the required seven-day notification period before release of the Request for Quote, with contract award scheduled for September 1, 2025.