6530--Drying Cabinet

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking to procure a sterile processing instrument drying cabinet for the Perry Point VA Medical Center. The drying cabinet is designed to process reusable medical instruments not handled by automatic washers, featuring stainless steel construction, removable shelves, internal LED lighting, and HEPA filtered air. Specific technical requirements include a 29-inch width, temperature monitoring capabilities, and a removable bottom drip pan. Evaluation criteria for this procurement will encompass salient characteristics, pricing, distribution authorization, delivery lead times, Buy American Act Certificate compliance, and submission of product literature. The solicitation response deadline is set for March 27, 2025, with vendors expected to provide comprehensive documentation and specifications.

The contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS category 339113 for Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed price contract, with the contractor required to deliver and install the cabinet within 60 days of order receipt at the Perry Point MD VA Medical Center. Specific delivery location is the Warehouse for 23H Building, Room GD-100, located at 361 Boiler House Road in Perry Point, Maryland. The contract includes not only the equipment procurement but also mandatory installation and staff training components. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the solicitation emphasizes detailed technical requirements and comprehensive vendor qualifications as key selection criteria for the drying cabinet procurement.