6515--Brand Name Only: STERIS V-Pro Max Low Temperature Sterilizers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking brand name STERIS V-Pro Max Low Temperature Sterilizers and ancillary products for the Lee County VA Clinic located in Cape Coral, Florida. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that all vendors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) database and will be required to submit comprehensive documentation including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Veteran Small Business Certification (if applicable), Small Business Status, an authorized distributor letter, price list documentation, and a completed Buy American Act Certification. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, will be released on SAM.gov on March 10, 2025, with quote responses due by March 19, 2025, to Contracting Officer Moneque Rodriguez. Vendors must provide quotes for new equipment, with no refurbished or recycled items accepted. The procurement will follow standard federal contracting requirements with a small business size standard of 800 employees.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside designation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed. The procurement is focused on acquiring specific brand name sterilization equipment for the VA clinic, with an emphasis on new, high-quality medical devices. The timeline suggests a relatively quick procurement process, with solicitation release and quote submission occurring within a short window in March 2025. The strict documentation requirements, including the Buy American Act Certification, indicate a comprehensive approach to vendor selection that prioritizes compliance, quality, and potential small business or veteran-owned business participation.