6515--NX EQ Disinfectors: Liquid Germicide: Flexible Scope Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER)
ID: 36C10G25Q0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2338342970274a4c98f0d6cb704cc01c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Nov 21, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Dec 6, 2024, 10:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for a Requirements contract to supply Liquid Germicide Disinfectors, specifically Flexible Scope Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs), on a national scale. This procurement aims to standardize and automate the preparation of endoscopes for safe reuse across VA medical centers, enhancing medical safety and efficiency in veteran healthcare services. Vendors must provide Steris® brand or equivalent AERs that meet specific salient characteristics, including automated leak detection and electronic documentation capabilities. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Courtney Chattman at Courtney.Chattman@va.gov for further details, as this Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to contract.

Point(s) of Contact
Courtney ChattmanContract Specialist
Courtney.Chattman@va.gov
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36C10G25Q0023.docx
Nov 21, 2024, 11:03 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for a Requirements contract to supply Liquid Germicide Disinfectors, specifically Flexible Scope Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs), on a national scale. This initiative, issued through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), aims to standardize equipment across VA medical centers. The contract will cover a base year with four optional renewal years, contingent upon successful performance evaluations. Potential vendors must offer Steris® brand or equivalent AERs that automate endoscope reprocessing while ensuring high-level disinfection. The document outlines specific salient characteristics for qualified products, such as automated leak detection, electronic documentation capabilities, and safety features. Interested parties are required to provide full company details, technical literature demonstrating compliance with specifications, and the ability to maintain a national supply chain. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for planning and does not constitute a commitment to contract or solicitation. The overall goal is to enhance medical safety and efficiency for veteran healthcare services.
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