AMEND 0001 TO ConnectAssure Integration and Licenses

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 20 Sterile Processing Services seeks a vendor to provide integration, licensing, and support for Steris ConnectAssure connectivity to the CensiTrac Instrument Tracking System across multiple VA medical facilities in Washington and Oregon. The effort includes hardware, software, annual subscription services, and optional one‑year extensions, all delivered under a firm‑fixed‑price, brand‑name‑or‑equal (BNOE) contract. Work will be performed remotely and on‑site at listed VA facilities; travel costs are included in the price. The contractor must meet stringent VA security, background, and interconnection agreement requirements, and must be capable of providing ongoing system updates, security patches, and data‑export functionality for washer, disinfector, sterilizer, and end‑of‑use devices. • Provide project management, engineering, and support services to integrate Steris devices with the CensiTrac ITS. • Supply all necessary hardware and software for device connectivity and data export. • Deliver 12‑month licensing with four optional one‑year renewal options. • Perform device OS upgrades, configuration of capital and end‑of‑use equipment, and annual subscription management. • Comply with VA security, background investigation, and Memorandum of Understanding/Interconnection Agreement requirements. • Remote implementation with travel incorporated; no reimbursable travel. • Firm‑fixed‑price contract; quotes due 8 Sep 2026, questions due 26 Aug 2026.