Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938687Q
NASA Sole Source: Annual Autoclave Maintenance and Service Agreement (Steris Corporation)
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 1016
Identifier
80NSSC26938687Q
NAICS
811310, 334516, 811219
This opportunity involves NASA's intent to award a sole source contract for autoclave maintenance and service at Ames Research Center. - Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Location: NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), N288 room 172 - Requirement: Annual maintenance and service agreement for autoclave equipment - Four preventive maintenances and part replacements per year - Includes service for water filters due to hard water issues - Services cover field repair labor, travel, repair parts, maintenance labor, and detailed service documentation - Sole Source Vendor: Steris Corporation (OEM) - NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Procurement Method: Commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 - Period of Performance: Base year (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027) with two option years (through Sep 30, 2029) - Other vendors may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - No specific part numbers or model numbers provided - Estimated contract value not specified, but typical annual maintenance contracts for specialized autoclaves range from $20,000 to $100,000 per year
Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for annual maintenance and service agreement for autoclave.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Steris Corporation 5960 Heisley Rd Mentor Ohio 44060 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Steris Corporation is the sole provider of annual maintenance and service agreement for autoclave
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/29/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov