Sources Sought Notice - Water Purification System for Sterile Processing Services
ID: SSNSPSNCO4Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT (4610)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bb6274f3eb1429890999e909407d3d3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information from qualified businesses capable of providing a Sterile Processing Service Water Purification System for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The system must meet AAMI ST108 Critical Water specifications, produce at least 312 gallons per hour, and deliver 20 gallons per minute to various equipment, featuring a 250-gallon tank, UV light, leak detector, and automated DI/RO bypass. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of purified water for sterile processing services, which are vital for maintaining hygiene and safety standards in medical procedures. Interested vendors should submit their responses, including company details and compliance information, by December 5, 2025, to Olivia McDonald at olivia.mcdonald@va.gov, noting that this is a Request for Information and not a solicitation for a contract award.

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    Olivia McDonald
    olivia.mcdonald@va.gov
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    SSN - Water Purification System - SAM.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), seeks information on potential businesses capable of providing a Sterile Processing Service Water Purification System for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This is not a solicitation but for planning purposes only. The VA requires a system meeting AAMI ST108 Critical Water specifications, producing at least 312 gallons per hour, delivering 20 gallons per minute to various equipment, and featuring a 250-gallon tank, UV light, leak detector, and automated DI/RO bypass. Installation must occur over a weekend, with the vendor responsible for delivery, setup, sanitization, training, and removal of the old unit. Responses are due by December 5, 2025, and should include company details, business size, FSS/GWAC availability, manufacturing/distribution status, Buy American Act compliance, subcontracting plans, general pricing, and feedback on the salient characteristics. The RFI emphasizes that this is for market research and will not lead to a contract award.
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