3910--Vertical Storage System
ID: 36C25625Q0347Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

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CONVEYORS (3910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/037c6b07f21b4624a77d9a82a185623a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for the procurement of three Vertical Carousel Storage Systems for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. These systems are intended to enhance the Sterile Processing Service by providing efficient storage solutions for sterile surgical instruments, integrating with existing inventory management software. The procurement aims to modernize storage capabilities within the medical facility, ensuring compliance with operational standards while improving inventory management. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses detailing manufacturing capabilities and pricing by the specified deadline to Contract Specialist Frank Gastelum at frank.gastelum@va.gov, with the anticipated contract type being a Firm Fixed Price for a one-time purchase and installation, expected to be completed within 90 days post-order.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frank GastelumContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414
    frank.gastelum@va.gov
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    S02 RFI 36C25625Q0347 VERTICAL CAROUOSEL STORAGE SYSTEM.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for Vertical Carousel Storage Systems needed by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This document is not a solicitation, but rather a request for information to help develop a procurement strategy—potentially involving set-asides or sole-source contracts. Vendors are invited to respond with details about their manufacturing capabilities, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and whether they are authorized distributors of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. The anticipated contract type is a Firm Fixed Price for a one-time purchase and installation with a delivery timeline of 90 days post-order. The VA encourages small business participation and requests estimated pricing data to aid in market research. Responses must be submitted by a specified date and in a prescribed format to the designated contact. The notice clarifies that if no responses are received, the procurement may default to sole sourcing from the manufacturer. The overarching aim is to foster competition while facilitating the VA’s operational needs in a cost-effective manner.
    VERTICAL CAROUSEL STORAGE SYSTEMS SOW DRAFT.pdf
    The Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Houston seeks to procure three Rotomat Vertical Carousel Storage Systems to enhance the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) for storing sterile surgical instruments. These systems will integrate with the existing HänelSoft inventory management software. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions, conducting site inspections, and installing the equipment during regular business hours, which includes mechanical installation and testing of the systems and training for VAMC employees. VAMC Houston is obligated to provide adequate power supply, staging areas, and secure necessary permits prior to installation. The detailed specifications call for a variety of components, including dual drive motors, LED lighting, and safety features for operational safety. The project highlights the commitment to modernizing storage solutions in the medical facility, ensuring compliance with operational standards while improving inventory management capabilities.
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