6530--Ultrasonic Cleaner

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Floor Mounted Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Double Basins for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C24425Q0477. The procurement requires a comprehensive system designed for complex surgical instrument cleaning, specifically compatible with advanced robotic surgical systems like Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci and Stryker Mako. Vendors must provide descriptive literature, an Authorization Letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, and complete specific certifications as part of their submission. Potential bidders must submit their quotes by 4:00 PM Eastern on April 10, 2025, with vendor questions due no later than March 27, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on technical specifications, manufacturer credentials, and the ability to meet precise equipment requirements, including tank dimensions, weight capacity, and cleaning capabilities.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), limiting competition to qualifying vendors. The ultrasonic cleaner must have specific technical characteristics, including tank dimensions of approximately 26x13x3 inches, a weight capacity of 22-25 pounds, and the ability to clean 285 pieces per day. The place of performance is 1111 East End Boulevard in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with installation to be performed during weekend hours between 5 AM and 8 PM. The anticipated contract award date is March 20, 2025, and it will be structured as a firm-fixed price contract. The equipment must fit within overall dimensions of 44(W) x 42(H) x 70(L) inches and be primarily constructed of stainless steel, robotics materials, and various polymers, with the contractor responsible for comprehensive installation, training, and providing maintenance manuals.