6515--TEE Probe Cleaner (Brand Name or Equal) (SDVOSB/Set-Aside)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is procuring one automated transesophageal probe cleaner (TEE probe cleaner) to replace an end-of-life TD100 system at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. This is a brand name or equal procurement for a TEECLEAN Automated Probe Cleaner that must achieve high-level disinfection within 5 minutes and include features such as built-in automatic waste disposal, bonded filters for fumes, printed verification of disinfection cycles, FDA 510k clearance, and specific dimensional requirements of 24"W x 12"D x 44"H with a weight of 90 pounds. The system must also include a touch screen display, bar code scanner, leak tester, and quality diagnostic check capability. The solicitation was issued on August 6, 2025, with offers due by 11:00 PM CDT on August 13, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises. The contract includes comprehensive services beyond equipment delivery, encompassing factory installation, deinstallation of existing equipment, training for staff, and debris cleanup during normal working hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The solicitation document does not specify the exact delivery timeline other than requiring delivery within an unspecified number of days after receipt of order. Payment will be processed electronically upon acceptance of delivered items, with invoices submitted through the VA's electronic system. The contracting specialist Ryan Nugent can be reached at (414) 844-4800 x40204 for any procurement-related inquiries.