6515--Genesis Sterilization Containers (VA-25-00037833)
ID: 36C26325Q0445Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to award a sole source contract for the procurement of Genesis Sterilization Containers, specifically for the Sterilization Processing Service within the Veterans Health Administration. This contract, identified under solicitation number 36C26325Q0445, aims to acquire containers that are essential for protecting sterilized surgical equipment, ensuring compatibility with the existing Steris Pro V Maxx systems at the St. Cloud VA. The Genesis brand is critical due to its unique dimensions and components that guarantee proper sterilization and safety, with the procurement process streamlined under specific statutory authority for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for contracts up to $5 million. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Amanda Patterson-Elliott at amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov or by phone at 319-338-0581.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amanda Patterson-ElliottContract Specialist
    (319) 338-0581
    amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Beacon Point Associates, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of Genesis Sterilization Containers as part of the Sterilization Processing Service for the Veterans Health Administration. This contract, identified under solicitation number 36C26325Q0445, will involve the purchase of specific containers designed to protect surgical equipment once sterilized, ensuring they fit the existing Steris Pro V Maxx systems at the St. Cloud VA. The Genesis brand is necessary for proper sterilization due to its unique dimensions and components which ensure compatibility and safety. The sole source determination is supported by the ability to comply with Manufacturer Instructions for Use and facilitates equipment management. Following VAAR protocols, this sole source award is justified under specific statutory authority for SDVOSBs, allowing streamlined procurement up to $5 million. This document serves as a notice rather than a request for proposals and outlines essential contact information for further inquiries.
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