6530 -- Scope Drying Cabinet -- RFQ -- Amendment
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

HOSPITAL FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND SUPPLIES (6530)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 30, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for the procurement of four Harloff SureDry 14 Scope Drying Cabinets, aimed at enhancing the Gastroenterology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The cabinets must meet specific requirements, including HEPA filtration and compatibility with Olympus brand endoscopes, and are designed to store and dry up to 56 scopes, delivered fully assembled without the need for vendor installation. This procurement underscores the importance of maintaining high standards in medical equipment storage and reflects the VA's commitment to supporting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Interested vendors must submit their revised quotes by January 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, and can contact Tyler Kraft or Andrea Aultman-Smith for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Andrea Aultman-Smith
andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov
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Title
Posted
Jan 17, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
Jan 17, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks bids for the purchase of four Harloff SureDry 14 Scope Drying Cabinets. The acquisition is part of an effort to equip the Gastroenterology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System with essential medical storage apparatus. Vendors are to provide either brand-name or equivalent products, meeting specific minimum requirements such as HEPA filtration and compatibility with Olympus brand endoscopes. The cabinets must be designed to store and properly dry up to 56 scopes and delivered fully assembled without the need for vendor installation. Vendors are required to coordinate delivery with the Biomedical department and comply with various federal acquisition regulations. The contract is set aside primarily for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship. Key contractual clauses include stipulations regarding subcontracting limitations and compliance with federal labor standards. The bidding deadline is December 17, 2024, with a scheduled delivery location at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This procurement emphasizes adherence to strict quality and performance standards while promoting participation from qualified small businesses within the veteran community.
Jan 17, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
This government document details Amendment 0002 concerning a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly pertaining to Network Contracting Office 4. The amendment corrects the specifications for equipment width and revises the VAAR clause 852.219-76. Additionally, it provides a floor plan with dimensions for the equipment's installation area and extends the submission deadline to January 30th at 12:00 PM EST. Vendors who have already submitted quotes are permitted to revise their submissions, but must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and complete the revised certification. The primary aim of this amendment is to ensure clarity and compliance in the bidding process while facilitating a fair opportunity for all offerors. All previously established terms and conditions remain unchanged, highlighting the integrity of the existing solicitation framework.
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