36C25526Q0204.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Low Temperature Sterilizer | Columbia VAMC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0204

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 02-20-2026 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME,

CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6530

NAICS CODE* 339113

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist

Cory Rosene cory.rosene@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital

800 Hospital Drive

Columbia MO

POSTAL CODE 65201

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The information identified below is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications, or brand name equal.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to:

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.).

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced?

What is the Country of Manufacture for the items being referenced?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your SAM UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov.

Telephone responses shall not be accepted. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following;

Statement of Work

Background

The Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital intends to procure one Low Temperature Sterilizer in accordance with the listed salient characteristics of this Statement of Requirement.

This project aims to ensure effective sterilization processes to enhance patient care and infection control.

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall deliver, install, and perform start-up testing for the Low Temperature Sterilizer and accessories in addition to de-installation of the existing Low Temperature Sterilizer.

Requirement

Line Item Description QTY

0001 Low Temperature Sterilizer 1

0002 De-Installation of Existing Equipment 1

0003 Installation and Start-Up Testing 1

Salient Characteristics/Requirements

• Low Temperature Sterilizer unit using hydrogen peroxide

• Shall be a compatible and approved method of sterilization for the following:

o Olympus Scopes:

CYF-VHR

URF-V3R

ENF-V3

ENF-VH

BF-H190

o BK Medical Transducer Probes:

mailto:cory.rosene@va.gov o Stryker System 9 Batteries o Koven Doppler Probe

• Must have multiple cycle options

• Functions to include:

o Detection and correction of load and system issues o Automatic moisture detection and removal of moisture on the surface and absorbed by the equipment to prevent aborted cycles o Must be able to process up to 50lbs o Chamber must utilize a sliding door o Chamber must utilize a foot control panel

• Approximate Overall Sterilizer Dimensions:

o Cabinet (Double Door):

33” (W) 40.94” (D) 72” (H) o Recessed/Cabinet (Single Door):

33” (W) 38.32” (D) 72” (H) o Chamber Size:

17” (W) 32.5” (D) 15” (H) o Chamber Volume:

4.8 cubic feet (136 L)

Installation

Equipment installation and de-installation will be completed by the Contractor. Access will be needed to the main building basement, warehouse, and Sterile Processing Room G043.

(End of Statement of Work)

Statement of Work