6515--Sterilizer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is conducting a sources sought market research for sterilizer replacement with responses due by November 3, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated at this stage, though the VA will determine small-business set-aside eligibility based on responses received.

Place of performance is the VA Harlingen Healthcare Center, 2601 Veterans Drive, Harlingen, Texas 78550. The procurement covers procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning of three steam sterilizers. Each unit must be a 26.5" x 26.5" x 51" prevacuum steam sterilization unit with 316L stainless-steel fully jacketed chambers, vertical sliding power doors with pneumatic drive, integrated 45 kilowatt electric steam generators requiring reverse-osmosis/deionized water, microprocessor controls with 8.4" touchscreen displays, 2-stage vacuum pumps, and 480-volt electrical configuration. Capacity must support processing up to 90 trays per 8-hour shift with 375-pound load capacity. Equipment must include stainless steel loading carts, chamber rails, shelves, transfer carriages, automatic load and unload systems, steam sample probes for AAMI ST108 compliance, and two water saver options. Installation, utility connections, operational testing, and full commissioning must be completed within 120 days of award, with compliance to ANSI/AAMI ST79, ANSI/AAMI ST108, and applicable VA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards. The contractor must provide 24/7 service availability and technical training for two VA biomedical technicians. The VA is evaluating OEM authorized dealer, distributor, and reseller status to inform procurement strategy.

Responses should be submitted to Lesley Kitchen at lesley.kitchen@va.gov and must include business information, SAM UID, NAICS code, business size and type designation, OEM authorization confirmation, GSA/FSS contract number if applicable, and estimated market research pricing.