6515--Sterilization Caskets for Endoscope

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it is will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Classification code (NAICS) 339113 is 800 employees.

1. Purpose: The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) hereby issues the following Sources Sought Notice as a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is being used for Market Research purposes only to seek contractors with the capability to provide the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) with the purchase of Sterilization Caskets for Endoscopes IAW attached draft Statement of Work.

2. Place of Performance:

Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center

2200 Fort Roots Drive

North Little Rock, AR 72114

3. Opportunity: CAVHS is seeking information from potential contractors on their ability to provide this service. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI to assist the CAVHS in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry.

4. Instructions and Response Guidelines: RFI responses are due by 12PM (CST) on Wednesday, Aug 19 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to joseph.warren@va.gov All Questions shall be submitted by 10:00am (CST) on Monday August 17, 2026 via email to joseph.warren@va.gov Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.

The subject line shall read: 36C25626Q1217 Sterilization Caskets for Endoscope

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 4(a) - 4(f). All Questions shall be answered to be considered as part of the Market Research for capable contractors to meet the government requirements.

5. Contact Information:

Contracting Officer, Joseph Warren

Email address: joseph.warren@va.gov

Your response to this notice is appreciated.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Sterilization Trays for ENF-GP2 Endoscopes

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)

SCOPE

The vendor shall deliver sterilization trays compatible with hydrogen peroxide sterilization or VPro. Tray needs to be configured to secure hold ENF-GP2 endoscopes or camara heads.

GENERAL GUIDANCE

Contractor will deliver sterilization trays compatible with hydrogen peroxide sterilization or VPro. Tray needs to be configured to secure hold ENF-GP2 endoscopes or camara heads.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The government will receive sterilization trays at 2200 Ft Roots building 182 North Little Rock AR 72114 .

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractor will deliver sterilization trays compatible with hydrogen peroxide sterilization within a VPro maX and VPro maX 2 with lumen and non lumen cycles. Lumen cycles sterilization I.D and Length

Steris VPro MaX Lumen cycle > 0.77 mm x < 527 mm (dual channel)

Steris VPro MaxX Flexible cycle > 1mm x < 1050 mm (single lumen)

Steris VPro MaX2 Lumen cycle > 0.77 mm x < 527 mm (dual channel)

Steris VPro MaX2 Flexible > 1mm x < 1050 mm (single lumen)

Steris VPro MaX2 and VPro Max - non lumen cycles

Tray needs to be configured to secure hold ENF-GP2 endoscopes, light guide adapter (MAJ-900) and ETO cap (MB-156) and prevent the insertion section from over flexing and damaging the thin elastic covering. Tray needs to be configured to secure camara heads/light source (WA91500A and or WA91502A) to prevent form damage caused by over flexing the light cords. All inserts or accessories within the sterilization tray must meet sterilization standards stated above 1 to 5. Trays and accessories must be able to be manually cleaned in Ph neutral or enzymatic detergent. Current products used is Prolystica enzymatic and Prolystica HP Neutral detergent for manual cleaning and Prolystica HP enzymatic and Prolystical HP Neutral detergent in washer disinfectors. Sterilization trays must be 23.5x11x4 inches and 11.1x11x4 inches.