Opportunity
SAM #ebc4f5a19dc04433b4c6a99a91b60af2
Procurement of Custom STERRAD-Compatible Sterilization Containers and Trays for VA San Francisco Healthcare System
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
ebc4f5a19dc04433b4c6a99a91b60af2
NAICS
339112
This opportunity is for the procurement of custom STERRAD-compatible sterilization containers and device-specific trays for the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) - Buyer: Edward Hunter - Purpose: Safe sterilization, protection, and organization of reusable medical equipment for clinical operations - Sole Source Vendor: Case Medical, Inc. (OEM) - Products Requested: - SteriTite Universal Sealed Container System - MediTray custom instrument trays for Stryker camera and cord, Stryker 1688 camera, Storz TH113 blue light camera, Olympus URF-Type V, Olympus CYF-V2/V2R/VA2 - General laparoscopic tray for three lenses - Sterilization container tags - Sterilization instrument trays (18 x 11 x 4 in, 23.5 x 11 x 4 in) - Accessories (e.g., tags, instrument trays with IMF #37108) - Quantities: Ranging from 2 to 96 units per item (see detailed line items) - Requirements: - Must be STERRAD-validated and compatible with facility's existing inventory - Must meet OEM specifications and FDA clearance - NAICS: 339112; PSC: 6515 - Estimated Contract Value: $44,987.58 - Set Aside: Small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB - No specific period of performance dates provided; delivery to VA San Francisco Healthcare System - Potential competitors: Other medical sterilization container OEMs (e.g., Aesculap, Stryker, Olympus, Storz), but Case Medical is specified as sole source due to FDA clearance and compatibility - Competing products: Aesculap Sterilization Containers, Stryker Sterilization Trays, Olympus Sterilization Trays, Storz Sterilization Containers
Description
SOLE SOURCE NOTICE
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) hereby gives notice of the Government's intent to negotiate a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Priced Purchase Order with only one source, Case Medical, Inc., located at 50 West St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003.
The procurement is for the VA San Francisco Healthcare System, Nursing Service, which is requesting to procure a custom STERRAD-compatible sterilization container system and device-specific internal trays to support the safe sterilization, protection, and organization of reusable medical equipment used in clinical operations. The SteriTite Universal Sealed Container System and MediTray custom instrument trays are a unique OEM solution that provides validated compatibility with the facility's existing device inventory required by the VA. Key features include:
STERRAD-validated rigid sterilization container system Custom device-specific tray designed for Stryker camera and cord Custom device-specific tray designed for Stryker 1688 camera Custom device-specific tray designed for Storz TH113 blue light camera General laparoscopic tray configured for three lenses Custom device-specific tray designed for Olympus URF-Type V Custom device-specific tray designed for Olympus CYF-V2/V2R/VA2 Compatible sterilization container tags
This action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) or FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) (as applicable) and 41 USC §1901, where only one source is reasonably available. Only one vendor is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the requirement. It is the Government's belief that the proposed contractor is the only provider capable of supplying the SteriTite/MediTray system with all required components, compatibility, and OEM specifications necessary to meet the agency's needs.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 (1,000 employees) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Telephone requests will not be accepted.
However, any business that believes it can provide the required brand-name items or equal may submit a written capability statement to Janetra.Johnson@va.gov and Edward.Hunter@va.gov no later than 08-19-2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the stated requirements. Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.
ATTACHMENTS
The Request for Quote (RFQ) Sole Source Justification