P01 Specifications-Sizing-Info for Sterilizer.docx

This document is a specifications and requirements sheet for a steam sterilizer to be procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 for use in a BioSafety Level II VMU Facility. The sterilizer must be research/life science equipment that arrives fully assembled and ready for plug-and-play installation without requiring any building modifications or utility changes. The internal chamber must measure no less than 20" x 20" x 38", with external dimensions not exceeding 76"H x 43"W x 49"D, and must feature a single-door chamber design.

The equipment must include multiple programmable sterilization cycles, specifically gravity, liquid, pre-vacuum, and isothermal cycles, with capabilities to reach temperatures up to 285°F. Additional required features include various temperature settings, a colored touchscreen display, printing capabilities, and efficient exhaust capabilities compatible with current equipment. The sterilizer cost must not exceed the amount of the LAM award and must be accompanied by a minimum one-year warranty with guaranteed contractor service response within 48 hours of any malfunction call. This is a pre-solicitation opportunity identified as solicitation number 36C24E26Q0073 for an Animal Lab Washer and Sterilizer.