J065--STERILIZER CLEANING -w/wd Base+4 POP 7/01/2026 - 6/30/2031

The contract pertains to the monthly sterilizer cleaning service for Washer #1 and Washer #2 at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, with a base performance period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and four optional one-year periods extending through June 30, 2031. The solicitation, numbered 36C26226Q0498, is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring strict compliance with the VA Veterans First Contracting Program. Contractors may not subcontract more than 50% of the contract value to non-certified SDVOSBs, and any misrepresentation of SDVOSB status may lead to severe penalties including termination, civil liability, or criminal prosecution. Proposals must include mandatory documentation such as VA Form 10091, IRS W-9, active SAM registration, and signed VAAR clauses 852.219-75 and 852.219-76. Offerors are required to submit electronic proposals by April 17, 2026, to the designated email address, with a specific subject line format. Evaluation is non-LPTA and based on a trade-off methodology, prioritizing Technical Approach, Experience, Price, Past Performance, Certifications, and Required Documents, with all non-price factors serving as pass/fail thresholds. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination in Phoenix, AZ, and services must adhere to OSHA safety standards, infection control protocols, and approved cleaning procedures outlined in the Statement of Work. Payment will be processed via the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system using X12 EDI standards, and the contracting office is located in Mesa, AZ, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22. No specific packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are detailed in the contract.