Revised Triple Sink Statement of Work 8.19.26.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPS Triple-Basin Reprocessing Sink Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System June 23, 2026

1. Purpose

The purpose of this Statement of Work is to procure, deliver, install, test, and place into service two healthcare-grade triple-basin reprocessing sinks for Sterile Processing Service. The sinks will support the manual cleaning, rinsing, soaking, flushing, and preparation of reusable medical instruments and devices before they proceed to additional processing and sterilization steps.

2. Background

Sterile Processing Service requires two triple-basin sink to support daily decontamination operations and proper dirty-to-clean workflow. A three-basin sink allows SPS staff to separate the cleaning process into dirty rinse, wash, and final rinse steps. The equipment must be durable, cleanable, ergonomic, and properly configured for healthcare reprocessing operations.

The current need is based on [aging equipment / inadequate basin size / workflow limitations / infection-control concerns / replacement of existing sink / new SPS space]. The replacement will improve staff efficiency, support infection prevention, reduce ergonomic strain, and help SPS staff comply with manufacturer instructions for use and applicable reprocessing requirements.

3. Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, tools, transportation, delivery, installation, testing, documentation, and training necessary to furnish and install two PureSteel triple-basin reprocessing sink.

Work shall include, but is not limited to:

• Conducting a site visit and field measurements before ordering equipment.

• Providing two triple-basin reprocessing sink and all required accessories, components, and installation hardware.

• Uninstalling the existing sink or related equipment. Engineering will dispose of the uninstalled equipment..

• Installing the new sinks and connecting required utilities, including hot water, cold water, drain lines, treated water, electrical connections, and other approved connections as applicable.

• Coordinating with SPS, Engineering, Infection Prevention, Safety, Logistics, and the Contracting

Officer Representative (COR).

• Testing the sinks for leaks, drainage, water flow, temperature, height adjustment, electrical function, and overall operational readiness.

• Cleaning the work area and removing all debris, packaging, and unused materials.

• Providing basic user training for SPS staff and designated VA personnel.

• Providing warranty, maintenance, service, and product documentation.

4. Applicable Standards and References

The contractor shall comply with applicable federal, VA, local, and industry requirements. Requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Applicable VA sterile processing, infection prevention, safety, engineering, and facility requirements.

• Applicable ANSI/AAMI guidance for sterile processing, decontamination, instrument cleaning, and reprocessing workflow.

• Applicable OSHA safety and ergonomic requirements.

• Applicable local plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, and life-safety codes.

• Manufacturer installation instructions and manufacturer instructions for use.

• Facility Infection Control Risk Assessment requirements and interim life-safety measures, if applicable.

5. Salient Characteristics

The SPS triple-basin reprocessing sinks shall meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics. All features that meet the functional, performance, safety, and installation requirements described below.

A. General Requirements

• The sinks shall be a healthcare-grade triple-basin reprocessing sink designed for Sterile Processing Service decontamination use.

• The sinks shall support manual cleaning, rinsing, soaking, flushing, and preparation of reusable medical instruments and devices.

• The sinks shall be suitable for SPD and/or GI reprocessing applications.

• The sinks shall support a dirty-to-clean workflow and allow staff to perform decontamination steps in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.

• Basin placement and dimensions shall meet applicable ANSI/AAMI guidance for sterile processing sink design and use.

• Sink configurations shall be available in standard lengths such as 96 inches, 108 inches, or 120 inches, with customizable dimensions available to meet facility space requirements.

B. Construction and Materials

• The sinks shall be constructed of durable stainless steel suitable for healthcare use.

• Stainless steel shall be 16-gauge and/or 18-gauge construction.

• 304 stainless steel shall be standard, with 316 stainless steel available upon request if required by the facility.

• Surfaces shall be smooth, durable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean.

• The sinks shall include custom backsplash options of 6 inches or 12 inches to help prevent contaminated splash or dust buildup.

• The sinks shall include basin liners or similar protective features to help protect delicate instruments from impact damage, if required by clinical use.

C. Height Adjustability and Ergonomics

• The sinks shall include push-button height adjustability to support staff ergonomics and reduce bending, reaching, and strain during reprocessing tasks.

• Height adjustability shall support staff of varying heights and help meet ergonomic guidelines for safe work positioning.

• The sinks shall include an under-sink height-adjustable shelf that rises with the sink to allow easier access to heavy supplies and equipment.

• The under-sink shelf shall have an open configuration to support cleaning of the shelf and floor underneath.

• The sinks shall include a height-adjustable organizational back wall that rises and lowers with the sink.

• The back wall shall be configurable with organizational accessories, cleaning tools, storage items, and other workflow accessories.

• The sinks shall include ergonomic wrist rests or equivalent features to reduce pinch points, wrist strain, and user fatigue.

• Wrist rest design shall assist with diverting contaminated fluids away from technicians during use.

D. Basin and Drain Requirements

• The sinks shall include three separate basins to support rinse, wash, and final rinse workflow.

• Sink basins shall be sized to accommodate instrument trays, baskets, and reusable medical equipment used by SPS.

• The sinks shall include instrument-protecting drain placement to reduce the risk of loss or damage to expensive medical devices.

• The sinks shall include telescoping drains or equivalent drain technology suitable for vertically adjustable equipment.

• Telescoping drains shall be durable and constructed of chrome-plated brass or comparable long-lasting material.

• The sinks shall include overflow prevention drains to prevent water from spilling onto the floor if a basin is left unattended.

• Overflow prevention shall reduce the risk of water damage and slip hazards.

E. Lifting System

• The sinks shall include electromechanical lifters or equivalent height-adjustment technology.

• Lifters shall be easy to service and maintain.

• The height-adjustment system shall not require hydraulic fluid.

• The system shall avoid hydraulic-fluid leak risks and reduce maintenance concerns associated with hydraulic motor systems.

• Electromechanical lifters shall include a minimum three-year warranty, or the contractor shall provide the manufacturer standard warranty if longer.

F. Workflow and Organization Features

• The sinks shall include an organizational back wall or pegboard system to support storage of accessories, brushes, tools, PPE, and cleaning supplies.

• The pegboard system shall allow staff to add, remove, or rearrange accessories as workflow needs change.

• The sinks design shall allow workflow adaptability, including the ability to reverse or adjust workflow configuration if operational needs change.

• The sinks shall include removable workflow plates or equivalent markers to identify reprocessing steps such as leak test, soak, flush, wash, rinse, and test.

• The sinks shall include storage caddies, shelving, baskets, or comparable accessories to organize brushes, PPE, gallon bottles, cleaning tools, and other reprocessing supplies.

• Accessories shall support OSHA and AAMI ergonomic and workflow guidelines.

G. Faucet and Water Options

• The sinks shall include multiple faucet options, including standard faucet, deionized water faucet, and sprayer faucet options.

• Faucets shall support manual cleaning, rinsing, soaking, and reprocessing workflow.

• The sinks shall include built-in temperature gauges or equivalent technology to provide consistent readout of water and cleaning solution temperatures.

• Temperature monitoring shall support compliance with manufacturer instructions for use and proper cleaning chemistry requirements.

• The sinks shall include volume indicator plates or equivalent measurement tools to support accurate dilution and measurement of soaking solutions.

• Volume indicator plates shall be removable, cleanable, stainless steel, and etched with volume markings.

H. Electrical and Power Features

• The sinks shall include up to eight built-in power outlets for accessories requiring electricity.

• Built-in power access shall reduce the need for additional construction to support accessory power requirements.

• The sinks shall include cord management to keep accessory power cords organized, protected, and away from wet areas.

• Electrical components shall be installed in accordance with applicable code, safety, and VA facility requirements.

• Foot options shall include casters or seismic-anchored feet to meet facility installation requirements.

I. Lighting and Visual Inspection

• The sinks shall include high-quality integrated lighting options to support visual inspection of instruments and small parts.

• Lighting shall support OSHA safety guidance for reducing eye strain and AAMI guidance for visual inspection.

• The sinks shall include task lighting with a flexible arm, if required by the facility.

• Task lighting shall allow technicians to direct light toward the area being cleaned or inspected.

• Magnification lenses shall be available for task lights, if required by clinical application.

J. Flushing, Ultrasonic, and Cleaning Accessories

• The sinks shall support an inline ultrasonic cleaning system that can be installed inside an existing sink basin, if required by clinical application.

• The ultrasonic system shall be capable of fitting into any basin as required by the facility reprocessing workflow.

• The sinks shall support an independent automated flushing system or equivalent system to reduce the need for manual flushing.

• Automated flushing capability shall improve productivity, standardize processes, reduce repetitive motion risks, and support compliance with manufacturer instructions for use.

• The sinks shall support sink inserts that raise the working surface level inside a basin.

• Sink inserts shall be lightweight and removable.

• Dedicated inserts for ocular instruments shall be available if the department needs a dedicated area for eye instrument processing.

• The sinks shall include a timer with an easy-to-read display and large waterproof buttons to support timed cleaning, soaking, and manufacturer instructions for use compliance.

• The sinks shall support a touchless enzymatic dispenser or equivalent dosing system.

• The enzymatic dispenser shall allow touchless activation and calibrated dosing of instrument-cleaning chemistry.

• The dispenser shall include or support a digital thermometer to confirm cleaning-solution temperature.

K. Additional Accessories

• The sinks shall support or include a stainless-steel solution tank to provide a dedicated space for chemicals and solutions, if required by the facility.

• The sinks shall support or include a hanging bath for soaking and disinfection of cleaning brushes.

• The sinks shall support or include a brush holder to keep cleaning brushes within reach.

• The sinks shall support or include caddies for brush soaking and organization.

• The sinks shall support or include a splash guard or clear shield to reduce user exposure to aerosols and contaminated reprocessing fluids.

• The splash guard shall be capable of covering a basin and being lifted when not in use.

• The sinks shall support integrated touchscreen monitor capability to allow use of instrument tracking and instructions-for-use database software at the sink.

• The sinks may include Bluetooth speaker capability if requested and approved by the facility.

• The sinks shall support additional shelving, baskets, caddies, and storage features to support safe and organized reprocessing workflow.

L. Safety and Infection Prevention

• The sinks shall support safe decontamination practices and reduce staff exposure to contaminated fluids, aerosols, and splashing.

• The sinks shall be easy to clean around, under, and behind.

• Open shelving and under-sink design shall support environmental cleaning.

• The sinks shall help reduce slip hazards through overflow prevention, proper drainage, and splash-control features.

• The sinks shall support compliance with applicable OSHA, ANSI/AAMI, VA, infection prevention, and manufacturer instructions-for-use requirements.

M. Warranty and Service

• The contractor shall provide manufacturer warranty documentation for the sink and all major components.

• Electromechanical lifters shall include a minimum three-year warranty, if available from the manufacturer.

• The contractor shall provide maintenance instructions, service contact information, and recommended preventive maintenance requirements.

• The contractor shall ensure all installed components are fully operational before Government acceptance.

6. Installation Requirements

The contractor shall install the sink according to manufacturer instructions and applicable plumbing, safety, electrical, infection prevention, and VA facility requirements. The contractor shall:

• Verify site conditions before installation, including measurements, access path, door clearances, wall conditions, utility locations, drain locations, electrical requirements, and available space.

• Protect floors, walls, doors, ceilings, nearby equipment, and SPS work areas during delivery and installation.

• Coordinate any utility shutdowns with VA Engineering and the COR before work begins.

• Schedule work to minimize disruption to SPS operations.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.

• Install the sink level, secure, sealed, and fully operational.

• Remove all debris, packaging, and unused materials from the facility.

• Correct all installation deficiencies identified by the Government before final acceptance.

7. Infection Control and Safety

Because the work will take place in or near Sterile Processing Service, the contractor shall follow all VA infection control and safety requirements. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR, SPS leadership, Infection Prevention, Safety, and Engineering before beginning work.

• Maintain dust and debris control during installation.

• Use barriers or other controls if required by the facility.

• Follow all VA check-in, badging, access, and PPE requirements.

• Avoid compromising SPS workflow, clean/dirty separation, patient safety, or staff safety.

• Immediately report leaks, damage, spills, injuries, safety concerns, or utility issues to the COR and appropriate VA staff.

• Keep the work area clean and ready for inspection at the completion of work.

8. Deliverables

Deliverable Due Date / Timing Site verification and field measurements Before ordering equipment

Product specification sheets Before purchase or as requested by Contracting Officer

Installation plan and utility requirements Before installation Manufacturer installation manual At delivery or before installation Warranty documentation At acceptance Preventive maintenance recommendations At acceptance User training for SPS staff Before final acceptance Final operational testing report At completion As-built information for any approved utility changes At completion, if applicable

9. Training

The contractor shall provide basic operational training to SPS staff and designated VA personnel after installation and before final acceptance. Training shall include:

• Operation of sink controls and height-adjustment features.

• Proper use of faucets, sprayers, temperature gauges, timers, and accessories.

• Cleaning and care of stainless steel surfaces, basins, drains, shelves, and back wall components.

• Use and cleaning of brush holders, caddies, splash guards, sink inserts, and other accessories, if provided.

• Basic troubleshooting and reporting procedures.

• Warranty and service contact information.

10. Inspection and Acceptance

The Government will inspect the sinks after installation and testing. The sinks will not be accepted until all required work is completed and all deficiencies are corrected.

Acceptance will be based on the following:

• All three basins are installed and functioning properly.

• The sink supports rinse, wash, and final rinse workflow.

• No leaks are present.

• Drainage functions properly.

• Hot water, cold water, treated water, and other approved connections function as required.

• Height adjustment, shelves, back wall, lighting, electrical outlets, and accessories function as required.

• The sink is level, secure, clean, and ready for SPS use.

• Work area is cleaned and all debris has been removed.

• Required documents have been received.

• SPS staff training has been completed.

11. Warranty

The contractor shall provide the manufacturer standard warranty for the sink and all installed components. Warranty information shall include length of coverage, covered components, service procedures, and contact information for service or repair support.

Minimum requested warranty is one year from date of Government acceptance unless the manufacturer provides a longer warranty. Electromechanical lifters shall include a minimum three-year warranty if available from the manufacturer.

12. Contractor Qualifications

The contractor shall have experience delivering and installing healthcare-grade sinks, sterile processing equipment, commercial plumbing fixtures, or similar medical facility equipment. Plumbing, electrical, and related trade work shall be completed by qualified personnel licensed or certified as required by state and local regulations.

13. Government Responsibilities

The Government will provide access to the work area, identify points of contact, coordinate with SPS and Engineering, review the installation schedule, inspect the completed work, and accept the sink once all requirements are met.

14. Period of Performance

The work shall be completed within 90 calendar days after award unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

Suggested timeline:

• Site verification: within 15-30 business days after award.

• Delivery: within 60 to 70 calendar days after approval of submittals.

• Installation: within 5-10 business days after delivery and VA scheduling approval.

• Final testing and training: within 2-5 business days after installation.

• Total Period of Performance for delivery, installation and completion is 90 days ARO

15. Place of Performance

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Sterile Processing Service Room 4D203 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119

16. Special Notes

The triple-basin SPS reprocessing sinks are not intended to serve as a handwashing sink. A separate hand hygiene sink shall be used for staff handwashing in accordance with infection prevention requirements.

The contractor shall not make changes to utilities, walls, floors, drains, electrical systems, or other building systems without approval from the COR, Engineering, and the Contracting Officer when required.

This Statement of Work is written using brand name language. Only the specified brand name product submitted must meet or exceed the functional, performance, safety, installation, and warranty requirements listed in this document.