6515--New Sterilizer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is seeking to procure a new sterilizer for the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics located in White City, Oregon. The pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C26025Q0223) indicates the procurement will involve medical and surgical equipment, specifically classified under NAICS category 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The procurement is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with responses due by February 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Matthew Combes is serving as the contracting specialist for this requirement, and the procurement will be managed through the Network Contracting Office located in Vancouver, Washington. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears to be focused on acquiring a sterilization device for medical facility use.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses qualifying under NAICS code 339113 may compete for the contract. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code (PSC) 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The place of performance is explicitly stated as the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, suggesting this is a localized procurement targeting a specific VA healthcare facility. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and details about potential incumbent contractors are not disclosed. The timeline suggests a relatively near-term procurement process, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on January 31, 2025, and responses expected by mid-February 2025, indicating a compressed solicitation window for interested small business contractors.