6515--Scope transport carts, fiber scope washers, endoscope flushing aid & tubing dryer cabinets for Durham VAMC
ID: 36C24625Q0434Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc5a70cf7d6b44899c3bc73399312a10/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Scope Transport Carts, Fiber Scope Washers, Endoscope Flushing Aids, and Tubing Dryer Cabinets for the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, North Carolina. The procurement aims to enhance the safe storage, transportation, and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and surgical instruments, utilizing advanced sterilization techniques to minimize infection risks. This equipment is critical for improving patient care in the Digestive Diseases/Endoscopy department, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Interested vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), must submit their business information and qualifications to Contract Specialist Serina Black by February 24, 2025, as part of this Sources Sought Notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Serina BlackContract Specialist
    (757) 315-3965
    serina.black1@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24625Q0434.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking information from potential contractors for Scope Transport Carts, Fiber Scope Washers, Endoscope Flushing Aid, and Tubing Dryer Cabinets specifically for the Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, NC. This notice is a market research initiative with no formal solicitation yet, aimed at understanding the availability of qualified vendors. Interested parties are required to submit their business information, including size, socioeconomic status (e.g., SDVOSBC), and relevant qualifications by February 24, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112, focusing on surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Responses must be directed to Contract Specialist Serina Black. The notice clarifies that participation does not guarantee future contracts or solicitations.
    Statement of work.docx
    The Wake County VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, NC, requires the procurement of critical medical equipment for its Digestive Diseases/Endoscopy department, including Scope Transport Carts, Fiber Scope Washers, Endoscope Flushing Aids, and Tubing Dryer Cabinets. The purpose of this request is to enable the safe storage, transportation, and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and surgical instruments using advanced sterilization techniques. The clinic seeks contractors capable of providing equipment that meets specific performance and functional characteristics that surpass standard specifications. The outlined equipment includes features such as color-coded transport systems, automated reprocessing cycles, hands-free flushing capabilities, and effective drying technologies to minimize infection risks. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for installation, user training, and ensuring compliance with warranty requirements. This procurement reflects the VA's commitment to enhance patient care through modern and effective medical equipment in line with federal standards.
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