65--Maintenance on Sterrad Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Advanced Sterilization Products for preventive maintenance services on Sterrad sterilizers used at the facility. The contract's performance period spans from December 21, 2012, through September 30, 2013. This procurement aligns with NAICS Code 811219, which relates to equipment maintenance and has a size standard of $19 million. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government encourages parties interested in providing similar services to submit information within three days of the notice publication to be considered for possible competition. The government's decision on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement will depend on the responses received. Interested vendors must provide documentation demonstrating how their services meet the VA's requirements by faxing materials to the designated Contracting Officer. The ultimate discretion to either award the contract solely or open it to competition remains with the government. This approach ensures that the VA maintains the necessary preventive maintenance on critical sterilization equipment to support healthcare operations effectively.