6515--Drying Storage Cabinet
ID: 36C26225Q0890Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4aa03b2bf22f410bbf65c0f28ee2652d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Drying Storage Cabinet for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This procurement aims to enhance compliance with environmental control standards for the sterile storage of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), requiring cabinets that feature a stainless-steel chamber, HEPA filtration, UV-C disinfection, and electronic monitoring capabilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation, and training services, with all work to be completed within six weeks of order receipt. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements by May 19, 2025, to Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov, as this opportunity is part of the VA's commitment to improving healthcare operational efficiency and safety standards.

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    Hestia SimContract Specialist
    Hestia.Sim@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Drying Storage Cabinet required for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This notice, soliciting information for planning purposes, is not a formal solicitation but aims to identify potential qualified vendors capable of supplying the equipment. The cabinets will facilitate compliant sterile storage of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), aligning with environmental control standards for temperature and humidity. Key features include a stainless-steel chamber, HEPA filtration, UV-C disinfection, and electronic monitoring capabilities. The scope includes delivery, installation, and training services, with a performance period of 6 weeks post-order. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide detailed capabilities statements addressing the specifications outlined, including information about business size status, product conformity with the Buy American Act, and pricing. Responses must be submitted by May 19, 2025. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities' operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
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