This is a solicitation for the cleaning of sterilizer washers at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. The contract period includes a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four option years. The contractor will be responsible for monthly cleaning of two sterilizer washers, providing all parts, travel, and labor. Services must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and one week's notice is required before on-site services. A field service report detailing the service performed and results must be delivered to the COR. The agency will provide necessary utilities and physical access to the equipment. Service is not required on national holidays. Invoicing and payment will be handled electronically via the Tungsten Network system, with monthly invoices submitted in arrears. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by March 30, 2026, at 14:00 MST. Offers are due by April 17, 2026, at 16:00 MST. Award will be made to the most advantageous offer considering price and non-price factors (technical approach, experience, price, past performance, and required documents). Offerors must provide specific documentation, including verification of VA form **** and W9 submission, FMS vendor file update form, SAM registration verification, and completed VAAR certifications. Failure to submit required documents may result in disqualification.
The contract period includes a base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four option years. The delivery schedule for the items is from **** to ****.
Contractor shall submit monthly invoices in arrears electronically via the Tungsten Network system at the end of each month, for payment of the storage containers in that billing period. Payment shall be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of properly prepared invoice.
The bid notice states The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
Award will be made based on the most advantageous offer, considering both price and non-price factors. The evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Experience, Price, Past Performance, and Required Documents.
Offerors must provide current certificates of qualification for the prime contractor and any subcontractors. Vendors must provide documentation demonstrating that all personnel performing cleaning services are properly trained in the safe handling of cleaning chemicals, basic infection control procedures, and applicable safety standards required for work within sterile processing services (SPS) and clinical environments.
The bid notice mentions that If va determines that an sdvosb vosb awarded a contract pursuant to 38 **** did not act in good faith, such sdvosbvosb shall be subject to any or all of the following: i referral to the va suspension and debarment committee ii a fine under section 16g1 of the small business act 15 **** and iii prosecution for violating 18 ****.
The solicitation states, When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. However, this specific solicitation does not explicitly require samples.