36C25726Q0688.docx

SUBJECT*

Sterile Storage Cabinet

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contrcting Officer Rafael Rodriguez Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities.

The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) at 300 Veterans Blvd. Big Spring Texas, 79720, has a requirement to purchase a sterile storage cabinet to mitigate temperature and humidity in their service sterile storage areas.

SCOPE OF WORK

Portable Sterile Storage Cabinet that can maintain temperature/humidity mandated requirements (Temperature 66° F to 72° F; Humidity 20% to 60%). In addition, positive pressure must be maintained within cabinet.

Additional Requirements:

· Like or similar to Air Innovations SSC 4500

· Overall cabinet dimensions equal to/greater than: 30" Wide x 32" Deep x 76" High

· Stainless steel pull out shelves, adjustable height

· 5 shelves equal to/greater than: 27 3/4" Wide x 18" Deep

· Meets or exceeds requirements of VA Directive 1116(2)

· Easily cleanable hospital grade 304 stainless steel construction

· HEPA Filtration

· Self-modulating fan system

· Maintains a minimum of 10 air changes per hour

· Integrated condensate control system

· Integral pressure monitoring with alarm

· Unit mounted on casters

· Onboard custom control system with a digital display for monitoring temperature, humidity and status.

· Capability to interface with VA network environmental monitoring

· See-through glass door

· 120V hospital grade 10ft long plug-in-cord

· Steam humidification utilizing standard demineralized water

· Integral 2.8 liter reservoir filled through front spout access.

· Ceiling exhaust kit

· UV-C Lights

Manufacturer Installation/Set-up/Training:

Manufacturer to provide on site installation and set-up within designated areas. In addition, same day training will be provided to Sterile Processing Staff/OR/DPU Staff/Biomedical Staff.

User and Service Manuals:

The vendor shall provide a complete printed set as well as electronic version of operator manuals, service manuals, electronic schematics, troubleshooting guides and parts list for Refrigerators. These manuals will include all components and subassemblies, including those not manufactured by the vendor.

1. Responses shall include:

1. Business Name

1. Business Address

1. Point of Contact

2. Name

2. Phone Number

2. E-mail Address

1. SAM UID Number

1. Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date.

1. NAICS code

1. Business Size: Small or Large

1. Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc.

1. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable

1. Place of Manufacture

All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.

1. Send responses to both the Contract Specialist.

Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov

Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0688, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 07/02/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

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