6515--531-25-3-204-0223 SPS Reprocessing Sink

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a specialized stainless steel electronically adjustable reprocessing sink for the Boise VA Medical Center. The procurement targets small businesses within the Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339113), with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The specific sink requirements include a two or three-bay system with one-button electronic adjustment, an inspection light attachment, a spray arm that reaches each bay, etched gallon markers, and mounting capabilities for enzymatic bottles and a Steris Acu-sinq 2 Chemical dosing system. The solicitation references a brand name or equal: AMSCO 52 Reprocessing Sink 77" Double Bay SINK5077, with precise dimensional specifications of no larger than 87in W x 31in D, and each bay measuring 30in W x 17in H x 10in D. Responses are due by 3 PM Pacific Time on June 13, 2025, with the primary objective of conducting market research to inform the future acquisition strategy.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of small business competitors. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is for a specialized medical equipment item with detailed technical specifications. The sink is intended for immediate procurement and installation at the Boise VA Medical Center, with the timeline implied to be relatively short-term based on the response deadline. The procurement process will likely involve careful evaluation of technical capabilities, manufacturing specifications, and compliance with the detailed sink requirements outlined in the sources sought notice. Potential vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to meet the precise technical specifications and manufacturing standards required for medical reprocessing equipment.