6515--Equipment: Low Temp Sterilization System
ID: 36C24825Q1033Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5b7516e03e4642599e14a465261a2dd2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a Low Temperature Sterilization System to support the Sterile Processing Service at the Jacksonville Clinic in Florida. This procurement aims to acquire one sterilization unit that meets specific operational requirements, including the ability to process medical instruments efficiently while adhering to infection control standards. The system is critical for maintaining compliance and preventing delays in surgical and clinical procedures, emphasizing the importance of reliable sterilization in healthcare settings. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) must submit their quotes by August 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM ET, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Scott Brickey at scott.brickey@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott BrickeyContracting Officer
    (352) 381-5717
    scott.brickey@va.gov
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    36C24825Q1033_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is soliciting proposals for a Low Temperature Sterilization System for the North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System Sterile Processing Service at the Jacksonville Clinic. The solicitation number is 36C24825Q1033, with a response date of August 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 339113 and Product Service Code 6515. The system is needed to support daily workload and maintain compliance with infection control standards. Interested parties can find additional details and required attachments on the VA website.
    Attachment A Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 36C24825Q1033) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, for a Low Temp Sterilization System. It is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with NAICS code 339113. Quotes, which must be on an "ALL or None" basis, are due via email by August 14, 2025, 5:30 PM ET, to scott.brickey@va.gov. Evaluation factors include technical capability, delivery time, and price. Offerors must be registered in SAM and are required to submit a complete technical response, brochures, specifications, and warranty information. The solicitation emphasizes the procurement of new, OEM items, prohibiting used, refurbished, gray market, or counterfeit goods. Various FAR and VAAR clauses are incorporated by reference, covering aspects like Buy American, restrictions on foreign purchases, and electronic payments. Questions from vendors are due by August 8, 2025, 3:00 PM ET.
    Attachment B Statement of Need - JOPC.pdf
    The North Florida South Georgia VA Healthcare System Sterile Processing Service at the Jacksonville Clinic requires a new Low Temperature Sterilization System. This system is crucial for daily sterilization, maintaining infection control, and preventing delays in surgical and clinical procedures due to limited capacity. The requested system must have a small footprint (22.5 inches wide) with a 2.1 cubic feet chamber, capable of processing 25 lbs in 28 minutes or 4 lbs in 19 minutes using a fast cycle. It must utilize vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) with VAPROX™ HC Sterilant, operate at low temperatures, and include four pre-programmed cycles (Fast, Non-Lumen, Flexible, and Lumen). Compatibility with various medical devices, hands-free loading via a foot sensor, compliance with OSHA and AAMI standards, on-screen instructional videos, and RFID technology for sterilant tracking are also required. Delivery is expected Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, excluding national holidays, and a manufacturer's warranty for the equipment and accessories is essential.
    Attachment C Price - Delivery Schedule.pdf
    This document, Attachment C to solicitation 36C24825Q1033, outlines the price and delivery schedule for a Low Temperature Sterilization System and its associated delivery and installation services. The solicitation is for one unit of the sterilization system, which requires 120 Vac, single-phase, 50/60 Hz, and 20 Amp power. Both the sterilization system and the delivery/installation service fall under NAICS Code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) and Product/Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The delivery location for both items is the Jacksonville 1 VA Clinic at 1536 N. Jefferson St., Jacksonville, FL 32209. The document requires bidders to provide unit prices and total amounts for each item, as well as the grand total, and specify the delivery dates.
    Attachment D VA Limitations on Subcontracting.pdf
    VAAR 852.219-76 outlines the limitations on subcontracting for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracts, specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) involved in supplying goods. Offerors must certify their compliance with subcontracting limits, ensuring that generally no more than 50% of the government-paid amount goes to non-certified firms. For non-manufacturers, the rule mandates supplying products from domestic small business manufacturers or processors, with specific employee and business operation criteria. The document details the certification process, requiring offerors to declare their status as a manufacturer or non-manufacturer and adhere to relevant regulations. It emphasizes the serious implications of false certifications, including criminal and civil penalties. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance during the contract period. Failure to provide requested information can lead to remedial actions, and incomplete certifications will render offers ineligible for award, underscoring the strict adherence required for these federal procurements.
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