AWARDED - Emergency Order for Sterilization Filters for Steris Brand Sterilization Equipment

An emergency sole-source purchase order was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, to Steris Corporation for $83,797.78 to procure higher-efficiency sterilization filters as part of an urgent effort to eliminate contamination of surgical trays destined for operating rooms. The procurement was justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to urgent operational needs and the absolute requirement for compatibility with existing Steris brand sterilization equipment, which necessitated a non-competitive award. The filters—specifically the Steris Clean Flow Pro kits (item 11037046) and Steam Sample Pro kits (item 14582718)—must integrate seamlessly with current Steris systems without modification and be immediately operational upon delivery. Delivery and performance are required at the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, Iowa, with no formal period of performance established beyond the emergency demand. There are no specified line item details, pricing breakdowns, or contractual options beyond the single awarded amount. Packaging, marking, preservation, and inspection requirements are not explicitly defined in the documentation, though traceability via product identifiers and functional compatibility serve as implicit quality criteria. The contracting officer, Joseph Bennett, is the primary point of contact, with no assigned COR or COTR identified. The acquisition was processed under simplified procedures per FAR Part 12, with no competitive evaluation, socioeconomic certifications, or offeror representations documented. Payment terms, invoicing methods, and accounting identifiers such as TAS or ACRN are not specified, and no military or industry standards for packaging or testing were cited. The sole source justification and urgency of the contamination issue formed the sole basis for award, with no mention of options, extensions, or additional funding.