Maintenance and Repair of STERIS Sterilization Processing Equipment at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska

The contract awards STERIS Corporation sole-source maintenance and repair services for government-owned STERIS sterilization processing equipment at Bassett Army Community Hospital in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, under a firm-fixed-price, five-year agreement with a base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031, with an additional extension possible through October 31, 2031 under FAR 52.217-8. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item procurement, justified solely on the basis that STERIS is the only authorized provider due to proprietary technology, patented designs, specialized software, and exclusive training requirements, leaving no viable alternatives in the market; market research confirmed no other vendors could perform the work, and the prior contract was similarly awarded without competition. The total estimated value ranges between $240,000 and $900,000, with funding sourced from the Defense Health Program for FY 2026, and the award is based on price reasonableness and technical acceptability under a de facto LPTA methodology without formal evaluation factors. All work must be performed on-site by STERIS-certified technicians in strict compliance with original equipment manufacturer specifications to maintain product warranty and ensure uninterrupted sterilization operations critical to surgical readiness. Payment is managed by the Medical Regional Contracting Office – Pacific located in Fort Shafter, Hawaii, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the place of performance in Alaska. No subcontracting plans, security clearances, or organizational conflicts of interest are applicable, and no detailed clause text, attachment list, packaging requirements, or invoicing instructions are specified in the available data.