6515--Brand Name or Equal To Steam Sterilizer RFQ SDVOSB SET ASIDE

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 seeks delivery and installation of three steam sterilizers—two larger units and one smaller unit—for the Lexington VA Medical Center's Sterile Processing Service department, with quotes due August 7, 2026, and questions due August 5, 2026. The procurement is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside; the awarded contractor must be verified in the SBA's Small Business Search database.

Place of performance is Lexington VA Medical Center, Troy Bowling Campus. Equipment must be delivered and installed between August 17 and November 30, 2026. The larger sterilizers must accommodate a minimum of 15 trays and 375 pounds each; the smaller unit must hold a minimum of 2 trays and 75 pounds. All equipment must be pre-vacuum steam sterilizers compliant with VHA Directive 1116, include user manuals, steam filters, and sample collection capability, and process 7.5-inch-tall trays. The solicitation requires delivery and installation services, deinstallation of old equipment, a site visit to verify spatial and utility compatibility, turnkey installation with stainless steel paneling as needed, a one-year warranty covering maintenance and malfunctions, and formal training for 35 staff members. The vendor must maintain infection control and recovery barriers during installation and provide on-site education specialist support. The contract is firm-fixed-price, evaluated on best value to the Government. Payment is via electronic funds transfer upon delivery and acceptance. NAICS code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; PSC is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.