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Steam Sterilizer

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 09/09/2025

Procurement Summary

Brand name only, small business set-aside for the Steris AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizer. Due to compatibility requirements with existing equipment and the risk of invalidating warranties on the existing equipment the Steris AMSCO 400 is the only item that can meet the Government's need. No known domestic alternatives are available.

Waiver Rationale Summary

The Steris AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizer meets the narrow and explicit needs of the station, with no other manufacturer being capable (domestic or otherwise). No domestic sources were identified during market research.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

08/12/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N/A

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF