Y1DB--Install Sterile Processing Services Equipment Site Prep

The Durham VAMC Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department is currently equipped with cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization equipment as outlined in the table below.

EXISTING

Model

Qty

Description

Install Date

246OUC

3

Getinge Sonic Cleaner

2003

CRP117

2

Steris Sonic Cleaner

UNK

9128

1

Getinge Cart Washer

2012

733HC-E

3

Getinge Steam Sterilizer

2006

8668

3

Getinge Instrument Washer/Disinfectant & Return Conveyor

2008

This equipment has reached their End of Life (EOL) and has become less reliable, more susceptible to breakdowns and poor operating performance. This equipment will be replaced, in the same locations, by the following or comparable:

PLANNED NEW EQUIPMENT

Model

Qty

Description

Triton 36

3

Getinge Sonic Cleaner

2460U

2

Getinge Sonic Cleaner

9128E

1

Getinge Cart Washer

733HC-E

2

Getinge Steam Sterilizer

GSS67N13

1

Getinge Steam Sterilizer

8668

9669

3

Getinge Instrument Washer/Disinfectant & Return Conveyor

This contract is a Site Prep Construction project to support the new equipment. The SPS Department is located on the 2nd floor of the hospital with the location of the existing equipment shown schematically. The contractor will provide professional construction services as shown in the drawings and specifications to conduct site preparation for the replacement of SPS sterilization equipment.

Estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

NAICS CODE: 236220 Size Standard: $45.0 Million

This solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. In accordance with Public Law 109-461 and VAAR 819.7003 (b), bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) as a SDVOSB. Only bids from certified SDVOSBs in the VetCert database at the time of bid submission shall be deemed responsive. All non-responsive bids shall be rejected and ineligible for award.

Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and award a single, firm fixed-price contract. Solicitation material will be available on/about May 12, 2025. Any specifications, drawings and amendments will be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov/opportunities). The Contract Opportunities website is the only official location to obtain solicitation information and documents. Bids will be due approximately 30 days after issuance of the solicitation. Only one site visit will be scheduled. Location and point(s) of contact for the site visit will be identified in the solicitation.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not an invitation for bids. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. No bidders list is maintained. All interested vendors should register on SAM.gov. Interested bidders are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers and should revisit the website periodically for any amendments/notices to the solicitation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the SAM database in order to obtain access in Contract Opportunities. SAM and SBA VetCert registration must be current and active to be eligible for contract award. Contractors please note: Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply to this solicitation. With ORCA; you now have the availability to enter and maintain your reps and certs with your proposal.

Any questions regarding this announcement and all future announcements regarding this project must be emailed to the Primary Contract Specialist, Erica Manglona, at erica.manglona@va.gov. Alternative points of contact, should the Contract Specialist be unavailable are, Alice Custis, alice.custis@va.gov & Vangie Miller, Vangie.miller@va.gov

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