This is a notice of intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Steris Incorporated for the procurement of a Vision ****, cart and utensil washer disinfector. The Department of Veterans Affairs believes Steris Incorporated is the sole source provider. This announcement is for information purposes only, and not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Responsible sources that oppose this decision must submit capability information and/or an OEM authorization letter by 1:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Interested firms must provide company name and address, point of contact, FSS information (if available), socioeconomic categories, experience (1 page maximum), and business size. The applicable NAICS code is **** and the Product/Service Code is J046. The purpose of this requirement is to restore dependable operational capability to the cart washer at the Bay Pines VAMC, which has been inoperable for over 100 days in the past 12 months, forcing manual disinfection. The notice includes detailed salient characteristics and utility requirements for the equipment. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to ***@***. *. * inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a formal request for quote or proposals.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the equipment.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice states that the package must include 1 year preventive care.
The bid notice indicates that this is a sole source award, and the government's decision not to compete is solely within its discretion.
Interested firms must submit capability information and/or an OEM authorization letter, including company name and address, point of contact, FSS information (if available), applicable socioeconomic categories, experience (1 page maximum), and business size.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
Responsible sources that oppose this decision may identify their interest by submitting their capability information and/or an OEM authorization letter by 1:00 PM EST, on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value.