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This document is an Amendment to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Rigid Sterilization Containers issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Western Colorado Health Care System. The solicitation (36C25925Q0634) is a 100% small business set-aside for purchasing various sterilization containers, baskets, and related medical accessories, with specific line items including containers from Case and Aesculap brands or equivalent products. The procurement requires containers with salient characteristics such as compatibility with multiple sterilization cycles, ergonomic handles, stackable design, and ability to withstand temperatures up to 190 degrees.
Key procurement details include a response deadline of August 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, with quotes to be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer Tamanica Danford-Leaf. The VA anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order. Vendors must provide technical specifications, pricing, delivery lead time, Buy American Certificate, and an authorized distributor letter. The evaluation will consider technical capability, price, delivery lead time, and compliance with Buy American requirements, with the contract to be awarded to the most advantageous offer considering these factors.
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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
| SUBJECT* |
| 575 / Equipment / Sterilization Containers / 575-25-3-1072-0089 (VA-25-00091504) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 80111 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25925Q0634 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-04-2025 12:00 MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SBA |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 339113 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office
NCO 19
6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Tamanica Danford-Leaf tamanica.danford-leaf@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this amendment is to respond/answer questions regarding solicitation 36C25925Q0634.
1. The solicitation has Line item 2 as SKF05 and Line item 3 as SKF02 but we believe they should be BSKF05 and BSKF02 respectively.
a. Yes, these should be BSKF02 and BSKF05, baskets.
2. I wanted to confirm the postal code for the place of performance (ship to address) and whether it is 81507 or 81501.
a. 81507 is the ship to address zip code.
3. May I kindly request if you could provide: Manufacturer names and part numbers (if available); Or any technical data sheets, catalog references, or brand-specific equivalents? The line-item codes provided in the RFQ (e.g., SC08FG, SKF05, MAT042) appear to be internal references, and we are unable to cross-reference them without further specification.
a. These line items are not internal inventory numbers; they are Case brand numbers.
b. We are not requiring any specific brand, this is an OR EQUAL solicitation. The brands shown in this solicitation are examples.
4. Since the RFQ references both Aesculap and CASE Medical but only references the CASE Medical part #’s in the RFQ, would it be feasible to also add-in the corresponding Aesculap part #’s (attached). We’ve found that specific part #’s provide an inherent advantage. Therefore, requesting that the Aesculap part #’s also be referenced within the RFQ.
a. Please refer to the sample product information below.
b. https://www.bing.com/search?q=what+is+the+equivalent+aesculap+to+sc08fg+container+case+size&qs=GS&pq=what+is+the+equivalent+aesculap+to+sc08fg+container+case&sc=12-56&cvid=AF642BFCA4C3499CAD04FF1628ED1EBC&FORM=QBRE&sp=1&lq=0
c. https://casemed.com/index.php/products/containers
5. Is the QR code required on every container - immediately provides instructions for use as well as data specifications such as size, weight, and product codes and can be accessed from a tracking scanner or any smart phone or tablet.
a. See the updated list of Salient Characteristics below. Item 5. Please identify how these are provided.
6. Does the Grand Junction VAMC prefer a sterilization container which is also validated as a bio-hazard transport bin for soiled sets/instruments?
a. Per the SPS department this feature is not required.
Salient Characteristics:
· Must be compatible with sterilization cycles including Prevac, IUSS, Gravity, Steam, and low temp sterilization for STERRAD 100NX machines.
· Must have ergonomic handles.
· Must have a filter retention plate with audible click or valve to replace filter.
· Must have containers that are validated to be stacked during sterilization and storage.
· Must have accompanied manufacturer’s instructions for use.
· Must be compatible with automated washer disinfectors with ability to withstand temperatures of 190 degrees.
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