Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1214
USDA ARS Solicitation: STERIS OEM Total Care Service Contract for NBAF Equipment
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1214
NAICS
811210
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), through its National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, is seeking a comprehensive OEM Total Care service contract for STERIS equipment. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan, KS - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEM Highlight: - STERIS is the sole OEM specified for all covered equipment and services - Vendors/Providers: - Only certified STERIS service providers with relevant experience are eligible - Products/Equipment Covered: - 8 STERIS Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) decontamination systems: - 2 VHP Victory units - 2 VHP Flex units - 4 VHP AR1200 units - 1 STERIS Reliance 380PG Pharmaceutical Grade Laboratory Washer - Services Requested: - OEM Total Care service coverage for all listed STERIS equipment - Includes comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance, labor, travel, standard maintenance parts (excluding major components >$5,000), technical support, documentation, and priority response times (4-hour phone, 48-hour onsite) - Washer requires 4 preventive maintenance inspections per year; VHP units require 2 per year - 24/7 support and strict response time obligations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only certified STERIS service providers may perform the work - Multi-year contract: one base year plus four option years (total of 5 years) - Firm-fixed-price contract structure - Set aside for small business concerns - NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1214 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Steris Total Care Service Contract for one base year, and 4 option years.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.