6530--Ultrasonic Cleaner

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking sources for a floor-mounted ultrasonic cleaner specifically for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center's Sterile Processing Service. The procurement targets a Getinge Model 1522-TRT Floor Mounted Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Double Basins or an equivalent system that can process 25-pound instrument trays and is compatible with multiple robotic surgical systems including Da Vinci, Stryker Mako, and ION Robotic Bronchoscopy. Interested vendors must submit detailed responses by February 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern to christina.gennaoui@va.gov, including comprehensive company information, size status, product specifications, manufacturing source details, delivery lead times, and general pricing. The notice operates under NAICS code 339113 with an 800-employee size standard, and requires the equipment to be compatible with Reverse Osmosis/Deionized Critical Water System and meet specific dimensional constraints of 44"W x 42"H x 70"L with 24" clearance. This is a market research initiative, and the submitted information will be used to assess potential sources for future procurement.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, and the current document is not a formal solicitation, meaning no award will result directly from these responses. No incumbent contractor is mentioned, and while specific pricing details are not provided, the VA is seeking market insights into potential equipment costs and availability. The procurement is for a single ultrasonic cleaning system with precise technical requirements, suggesting a targeted and specialized acquisition. The equipment must have easy maintenance access and be capable of integrating with advanced medical technological systems. Vendors responding to this sources sought notice will provide critical information to help the VA refine its procurement strategy for this specialized medical equipment, with responses serving as a preliminary market assessment rather than a binding contract proposal.