6530--Steam Sterilizer and Lab Glassware Washer

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for one cage rack washer sterilizer unit and one glassware washer for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, with responses due August 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. This is a firm-fixed-price, one-time purchase contract with no set-aside. Performance location is Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Building 14, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

The sterilizer must be research-grade, life science equipment for a BSL II facility with external dimensions not exceeding 76"H x 43"W x 49"D, internal dimensions at least 20" x 20" x 38", and multiple programmable cycles including gravity, liquid, pre-vacuum, and isothermal. Temperature capability must reach 285°F with colored touchscreen display and printing. The glassware washer requires external dimensions not exceeding 28"W x 78"H x 28"L, internal chamber at least 25"W x 23"H x 24"L, temperature range 180°F to 248°F, multiple programmable cycles, colored touchscreen, and printing. Both units must arrive fully assembled, plug-and-play, requiring no building modifications. The sterilizer must include a minimum 12-month warranty with 48-hour malfunction response time.

Delivery and installation must be completed no later than June 1, 2027. Steris brand equipment is preferred but not required; AMSCO sterilizer information is also referenced as an option. NAICS code is 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing); PSC code is 6530. Responses should include company name, point of contact, DUNS number, small business classification, manufacturing compliance, U.S. manufacturing confirmation, and GSA/GWAC availability. Submit to john.anderson-cooley@va.gov.