Sterile Processing System- Hines VA Medical Center

Added: Jul 08, 2016 10:02 am This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential vendors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113.



The Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center has a specific need for Sterile Processing System for the Nursing Services and Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This system will replace an old system within the SPS, which are no longer serviceable.



Contractor is to supply Sterile Processing System to the following specifications:



" Available as a pass-through sterilizer

" large touch-screen display

" innovative foot pedal to facilitate the loading process

" a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6, a hydrogen peroxide concentration that allows for the sterilization of narrower lumens

" three phase power (200-240 VAC, 380-415 VAC (line to line),50-60Hz

" The following cycle availability:

o Standard Cycle for most surgical instruments

o Flex Cycle for single-channel flexible endoscopes.

o Express Cycle for fast turnaround of da Vinci® 3-D endoscopes*, rigid telescopes, rechargeable batteries, and many other instruments.

o DUO Cycle for processing flexible endoscopes and cameras together.



This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.



The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 339113 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Michael J Rosenthal at Michael.rosenthal@va.gov . The information requested must be received no later than 2:00 pm Central Standard Time on Thursday, July 14, 2016.