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1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award. Washers: Lab/Surgical Instrument: Ultrasonic: Surgical instrument washers designed for automatic removal of dirt, stains, and/or biological debris (i.e., washing) from labware (e.g., glass and plastic beakers, test tubes), surgical instruments, and/or other critical devices using ultrasonic energy. The process is performed by delivering ultrasonic waves to a tank filled with a warm cleaning solution (e.g., detergents formulated for ultrasonic cleansing). These systems typically include a radiofrequency generator (frequencies from 25 to 40 kHz are typical), ultrasonic transducers, a heating unit, and a stainless-steel tank with baskets and/or trays. Cleaning is performed by the scrubbing action of the ultrasonic vibration and by the implosion of bubbles (i.e., cavitation effect). Surgical instrument ultrasonic washers may include two or three tanks to perform automatic cycles for washing, rinsing, and drying; they may also include heating capabilities. This equipment may provide some level of disinfection by killing and/or inactivating several microorganism species; it is commonly used after general cleaning and before thermal or chemical disinfection.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Steris Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics:

The following SC’s apply to All CLIN’s

The following SC’s apply to CLIN’s 0002

The following SC’s apply to CLIN’s 0003-0006