J065--580-27-1-255-0018 Steris Base Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 16, is soliciting quotes for the Steris Base Contract to provide comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for Steris equipment, including washers, sterilizers, and dosing systems, located in Houston, Texas. This is a combined synopsis solicitation set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract is structured with a base period from November 16, 2026, to November 15, 2027, and three subsequent option periods extending through November 15, 2031. The scope of work requires all maintenance to be performed according to the latest OEM procedures using new OEM parts, with a commitment to maintain a 99% equipment up-time. Key deliverables include recall alert monitoring, the provision of detailed PM checklists, and the use of test equipment calibrated to national standards. Award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must provide at least three examples of experience servicing similar OEM Steris equipment in a healthcare setting and submit resumes of qualified personnel with relevant certifications and training. Past performance will be evaluated via CPARS and references, requiring no ratings below satisfactory in the last three years. Contractors must maintain at least $500,000 in bodily injury liability insurance and demonstrate an active security clearance, including an established MOU/ISA with the Veterans Health Administration and compliance with Directive 6500 for background checks. Invoicing is to be handled electronically via the VA Financial Services Center in arrears on a quarterly basis.