6515--Brand Name or Equal for Steris Medivators Advantage Plus
ID: 36C24425Q0704Type: Solicitation
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

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b7f65c362e3d42b28c86e8a5f22fe2aa/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement and installation of four STERIS Medivators Advantage Plus Automated Endoscope Reprocessors at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The objective of this procurement is to replace existing units to enhance the Sterile Processing Service's capability to reprocess approximately 2,200 endoscopes quarterly, ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing high-level disinfection for the facility’s endoscopic inventory. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving healthcare services for veterans while adhering to federal guidelines and safety protocols. Interested bidders must submit their offers by June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Matthew A Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew A WrightContract Specialist
    matthew.wright6@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0704_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 4 is preparing to solicit quotes for Name Brand or Equal products for Steris Medivators Advantage Plus Automated Endoscope Reprocessors. This procurement will be conducted as a one-time firm fixed price under NAICS Code 339113, with a size standard allowing for businesses with up to 1,000 employees. Interested contractors can expect the solicitation document to be released on or after June 5, 2025, with no hard copies provided. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Matthew Wright, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The document emphasizes the importance of following proper procedures per FAR Parts 12 and 13 for a Comparative Evaluation, and includes essential information like contact details and the location for performance at Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center, Pennsylvania. This presolicitation notice outlines critical aspects of the upcoming procurement process, ensuring clarity for potential offerors.
    36C24425Q0704.docx
    This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement and installation of four STERIS Medivators Advantage Plus Automated Endoscope Reprocessors at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The objective is to replace existing units to support the Sterile Processing Service's operation of reprocessing approximately 2,200 endoscopes quarterly, ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing high-level disinfection for the facility’s endoscopic inventory. Key requirements include the equipment's compatibility with specific operational protocols and certifications, efficient installation and decommissioning processes, and adherence to specified safety and operational guidelines. The contractor must handle logistics such as scheduling deliveries, assembly, and post-installation cleaning, while ensuring compliance with health regulations, including mandatory flu vaccinations for personnel present at VA facilities. The RFP emphasizes the need for no used or gray market items, ensuring only new equipment is supplied. Furthermore, the document details the contractor's obligations related to pricing, invoicing, and payment terms, highlighting the importance of timely compliance with all contract clauses associated with federal procurement. This initiative represents the VA's commitment to improving healthcare services for veterans while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and safety standards.
    36C24425Q0704 0001.docx
    This document serves as an amendment to a solicitation under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4, specifically for solicitation number 36C24425Q0704. The primary purpose of the amendment is to clarify and extend the due date for offers to June 11, 2025, by 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. It emphasizes that offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment, which outlines the procedural requirements for submission. The section also specifies that this amendment includes necessary administrative changes but does not alter other existing terms and conditions of the original document. The communication aims to ensure all potential bidders are informed about the new timelines for submitting offers, thereby facilitating more competitive responses. Overall, the amendment underscores the VA's commitment to transparency and thoroughness in its procurement processes.
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