TEE Probe Sterilizing Unit for Philadelphia VAMC

This Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24426Q0780) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4, to conduct market research for a chemical-free, Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) Transesophageal Echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound probe sterilizing unit. The equipment will be delivered and installed at the VA Philadelphia Medical Center for use by the Cardiology department. The VA is seeking information from qualified sources, with a preference for USA-manufactured equipment. Key technical requirements for the unit include a disinfection cycle of 120 seconds or less, at least eight UV-C lamps with protective covers, an instrument holder for at least one TEE probe, a touch screen, an RFID reader, a barcode scanner, and integrated printing capabilities. The device must operate independently of the VA network, meet specific space-limiting dimensions, and run on standard 110/120 VAC power. The procurement also encompasses a minimum one-year warranty (covering parts, labor, shipping, and preventative maintenance), manufacturer-certified installation services coordinated with Biomedical Engineering, weekday labor, and on-site training for multi-shift Sterile Processing staff. Interested parties, including small and disadvantaged businesses, are invited to submit capabilities, product specifications, manufacturing origins, and general pricing. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Gabriella Byrne (gabriella.byrne@va.gov) by July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.