J079--Surfacide Maintenance and Support
ID: 36C25625Q0333Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J079)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6fe4d4cb599a49f1b9ccd0963adc6875/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking potential suppliers for maintenance and support of the Surfacide Helios Multiple Emitter Disinfection System at the Fayetteville, Arkansas VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information to define the procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation, focusing on the system's ability to efficiently disinfect healthcare environments using UV-C energy to eliminate various pathogens. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with details regarding equipment manufacturing, business size, authorized distributor status, and existing government contracts, with submissions due by 5:00 PM CST on January 9, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Caleb Parker at caleb.parker@va.gov or (713) 791-1414 ext. 149866.

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    Caleb ParkerContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414 ext. 149866
    caleb.parker@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office 16, regarding the procurement of maintenance and support for the Surfacide Helios Multiple Emitter Disinfection System at the Fayetteville, Arkansas VA Medical Center. This notice is intended to identify potential suppliers to gauge the market and define a procurement strategy for an upcoming solicitation. The Surfacide system utilizes UV-C energy for disinfecting healthcare environments, aiming to eliminate various pathogens efficiently. Key information requests in the RFI include details on equipment manufacturing, vendor business size, authorized distributor status, and existing government contracts. Responses are encouraged from small business concerns to foster competition and inform pricing strategies. The document stresses that this is not a solicitation for bids but preliminary market research, and it sets clear expectations for vendor submissions, including technical specifications and safety features of the disinfection system. The submission deadline is January 9, 2025. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing sanitary measures within its facilities, particularly in light of challenges posed by infectious diseases.
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