The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers for Endodry Cabinets to be utilized at the Beckley VA Medical Center in West Virginia. The procurement aims to replace outdated equipment in the Sterile Processing Services department, requiring cabinets that efficiently dry endoscope channels within one hour and maintain sterility for up to 31 days, while incorporating features such as barcode scanning and monitoring systems. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare services by ensuring optimal functionality and safety in endoscope storage and processing. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including business status and product capabilities, by June 18, 2025, to Contract Specialist Michael Jones at michael.jones16@va.gov.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for Endodry Cabinets for the Beckley VA Medical Center. This notice, designated as 36C24525Q0561, serves solely for information and planning purposes, soliciting market information rather than constituting a formal solicitation. Responses will inform acquisition decisions and are encouraged to include pricing and capability details relevant to NAICS code 339113. 

The Endodry Cabinets must provide efficient drying of endoscope channels within one hour, maintain sterility up to 31 days, and include features like barcode scanning, monitoring systems, and a compact design. Interested vendors must submit information regarding their business status, size classification, and product capabilities by June 18, 2025. The primary goal is to replace outdated equipment in the Beckley VAMC's Sterile Processing Services, ensuring optimal functionality and safety in endoscope storage and processing. This notice exemplifies proactive government procurement, aiming to enhance healthcare services through improved medical equipment.

Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00AM EST. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought notice only. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought notice are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Endodry Cabinets for the Beckley VA Medical Center. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ #1 DRY1001 Endodry Adv Cabinet LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DRY1001 0002 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ #2 SE2000452 Total Care Connect Endodry LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SE2000452 0003 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ #3 NS1011 Install, Endodry Business Day LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: INS1011 0004 9.00 EA __________________ __________________ #4 28611 Model 2-8-611 Assy, Hook-Up, Oly LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 28611 0005 3.00 EA __________________ __________________ #5 103466 GTIN: 18011517103466 Cleanascope Adv 6 Tray LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 103466 GRAND TOTAL __________________ STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Title: MEDIVATOR SCOPE DRYING CABINETS 2. Scope of work: VAMC Beckley SPS department has been affected by end of life for our Scope drying cabinet and needs to be replaced due to age and the resulting down time due to break downs. Endodry system will circulate better than HEPA filtered air through both the channels of the endoscopes as well as around the exterior of the scope ensuring it is bone dry within 1 hour. This cabinet filters air down to .01 micron. This cabinet is the only cabinet on the market that has the validation for 100% bone dry internal channels as well as data that supports a 31-day storage time with no microbial growth. This cabinet is able to track storage times. This cabinet will utilize the same transport cassettes and hookup blocks as the Advantage Plus, thus providing superior efficiency. The hookup blocks are HLD d every single scope. This cabinet in conjunction with the cassette system has been proven to reduce endoscope repair damages due to its hands free scope transfers. Medivator Endo Dry scope storage cabinet is part of the Medivator scope processing system we use at Beckley VAMC is compatible with our current Medivators and the New Pass-thru medivators. Design considerations for new equipment: MEDIVATORS ENDODRY DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (A) Functions to be performed: The MEDIVATORSÂ® EndoDry Drying & Storage Cabinet provides complete drying of internal endoscope channels within one hour and maintains the microbiological attitude of the high-level disinfected endoscope in a controlled storage environment for up to 31 days. The EndoDry uses instrument grade air flow and double HEPA filtration to dry endoscope channels, which minimizes the risk of bacterial growth that can lead to Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) (B) Performance required: Ã˜ Small footprint and can completely dry endoscope channels within one hour Ã˜ Barcode scanning for endoscope and operator identification Ã˜ Utilizes the Advantage Plus Connection Block for quick-connect from the Advantage to EndoDry Ã˜ Tracks, monitors and logs all aspects of the drying and storage cycle for all endoscopes Ã˜ Color touch screen display for quick identification of endoscope drying status and storage time Ã˜ Rigid plastic cassette allows for no touch transfer of endoscopes from Advantage to EndoDry which protects the endoscope and greatly reduces repair costs Ã˜ Locking door(s) protect endoscope inventory Ã˜ Integrates with the Advantage PlusÂ®, CleanascopeÂ® Advantage and CanexisÂ® Assurance system Ã˜ Available in left or right door swing configurations as well as a pass-thru cabinet option (C) Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable): Ã˜ ENDODRY Cabinet for ADVANTAGE PLUS Endoscope Reprocessor requires air supply of 58-145 psi (4-10 bar). Ã˜ Air supply provides a flow rate of 4.2 scfm (120 l/min ANR) for the Advantage Ã˜ Air supply maximum particle size is <1-micron, maximum dew point is -40Â°C, maximum oil content is 0.01 mg/m3. Ã˜ Air Supply plumbed to the wall a minimum of 78.7 inches (200 cm) off the floor above the cabinet. Ã˜ GFI/RCD protected outlet located on the wall a minimum of 78.7 inches (200 cm) off the floor above the cabinet. Ã˜ RJ45 wall mounted network jack located on the wall a minimum of 78.7 inches (200 cm) off the floor above the cabinet (ENDODRY Cabinet for ADVANTAGE PLUS Endoscope Reprocessor only). Ã˜ Installation site has a level floor. Ã˜ Installation site accommodates the dimensions of H74.8 x W23.6 x D21.3 (190cm x 60cm x 54cm) Product Description: General Air Connection Dimensions: H74.8 X W23.6 X D21.3 Quality: ISO 8573-1:2010 class 1.4.1 (H190 cm x W60 cm x D54 cm) Maximum particle size is 1 micron Maximum dew point is +3Â°C Maximum oil content is 0.01 mg/m3 Weight: 375 lbs. (170 kg) Pressure: ADV Cabinet: 29-145 psi (2-10 bar) DSD Cabinet: 72-145 psi (5-10 bar) Operating Temperature: 50 -104ÂºF (10-40ÂºC) Demand: ADV Cabinet: 3.4 scfm (95 l/min ANR) DSD Cabinet: 7 scfm (200 l/min ANR) Connection: 1/4 (6 mm) ID air hose Electrical Connection Interface Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Ethernet: RJ45, 10/100 Mbit 15A circuit (120v), 20A circuit (230v) Power Input: 75 W ENDODRY Drying and Storage System The ENDODRY Cabinet is a pass-through, hands-free system that uses instrument-grade air for direct channel drying.Â Â  Features Eight endoscope trays with interlocks Barcode reader for consistent data entry, endoscope tracking and user authorization Programmable maximum storage time Alarm in case of pressure or power loss Internal digital documentation of process parameters Integrated multi-lingual information and control panel CANEXIS Software network-compatible Available in single-sided and pass-through configurations Utilizes hands-free scope handling system for HLD, drying, storage and transport Proposed Solution: Medivator Endodry scope storage cabinet and all additional needed accessories. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Beckley VA Medical Center 200 Veterans Ave. Beckley WV 25801 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Michael.Jones16@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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