Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS SERVICES INC. for $41,500.00

Summary of Award

**Summary**

The awarded contract, identified by the PIID "75H71221P00091," represents an agreement between the U.S. federal government and Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc. (ASP), based in Irvine, California. This contract, worth $41,500, is categorized under the "Purchase Order" type and focuses on preventative maintenance and repair services for a hydrogen peroxide sterilizer. The specific unit in question is the STERRAD NX ALLCLEAR with the serial number 4033205022. ASP is responsible for providing full coverage for the NX1-3 product, identified as 77FULLMF04, under a base year plus four option years.

This contract falls under the NAICS code 811219, which refers to "Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance," and it is associated with the Product or Service Code (PSC) J065, described as "Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies." The funding and awarding agency for this contract is the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically executed by its Indian Health Service (IHS) division, through the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service office. The contract commenced on April 16, 2021, with a potential end date of April 30, 2026. The recipient, Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., operates as a corporate entity that is not tax-exempt. ASP is classified as a manufacturer of goods and is not designated as a small business. The parent company of ASP is Danaher Corporation. ASP's business headquarters is located at 33 Technology Drive, Irvine, California. Regarding the financial transactions associated with this contract, various actions have been recorded, illustrating the flow of funds and amendments over time. These transactions are detailed as follows: 1. **2021-04-27 (Initial Transaction)**: The contract officially commenced with an initial transaction amount of $7,500, recorded as modification "0." This initial financial action marked the starting point for the contractual obligations between ASP and the HHS. 2. **2022-04-14 (Second Year - No Financial Transaction)**: Despite being an active contractual year, there was an absence of a financial transaction for the year. This is evidenced by modification "P00002," signifying no additional funds were allocated or required adjustments made. It suggests continuity without financial changes or additions during this period. 3. **2023-04-17 (Third Year Transaction)**: An additional transaction amounting to $7,500 was recorded under modification "P00003." This amount represents ongoing financial support in alignment with the contract's requirements for continued maintenance services. 4. **2024-04-16 (Fourth Year Transaction)**: The transaction on this date introduced an increased amount of $9,500, documented as modification "P00004." It indicates an escalation in the financial commitment, possibly due to enhanced service needs or additional maintenance requirements. 5. **2025-04-10 (Most Recent Transaction)**: Continuing from the previous year, another transaction for $9,500 occurred under modification "P00005," mirroring the financial action from 2024. This points to sustained service provision at a consistent financial level, hinting at either steady service costs or planned extensions in contractual deliverables. The total obligated amount across these transactions reached $41,500, aligning with the initial award's financial scope. Notably, the total account outlay stands at $22,500, with a current total account obligation calculated at $32,000. Both figures are integral in determining current financial commitments relative to disbursements under the contract. The contract's solicitation procedures are detailed as "SSS" or "Sole Source Selection," implying that ASP was the sole provider deemed apt for this specific service deliverable. The extent of competition for this contract was classified as "C," indicating it was "Not Competed," aligning with the "Only One Source" provision under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for exceptions when only one responsible source can fulfill the requirements. The contract is reinforced by a "Firm Fixed Price" arrangement, thereby guaranteeing a set price for the services rendered, irrespective of changes in service costs or performance period. This pricing structure commonly supports budget predictability and expenditure oversight. ASP, in its role as a provider for this contractual engagement, advances its technical capabilities in electronic and precision equipment maintenance. Specializing in sterilization technology and maintenance, ASP contributes to healthcare infrastructure by ensuring reliable and sophisticated maintenance solutions for critical sterilization equipment leveraged within health services managed by the Indian Health Service and more broadly across healthcare institutions in the United States. Conclusively, this contract exemplifies strategic alignment and synergy between governmental health services and specialized industry service providers to ensure the ongoing efficacy and operational reliability of essential medical equipment. The alignment underscores the importance of sustained maintenance operations critical for public health safety, particularly within diverse service environments supported by the Department of Health and Human Services.