6850--Steri-Trac® 2 ChemDaq System
ID: 36C26025Q0306Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES (6850)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6edbe487b0404cefac1edcb55eeed287/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market research for the procurement of a Steri-Trac® 2 ChemDaq System, aimed at enhancing safety for healthcare workers involved in sterilizing medical equipment. This procurement requires new equipment that meets specific physical and performance characteristics, with a focus on detecting chemical vapor levels from various sterilants while ensuring compliance with OSHA exposure limits. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed price, with responses due by March 6, 2025, and is open to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other qualified small businesses. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4922 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise PatchesContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4922
    Denise.Patches@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks market research for the procurement of a Steri-Trac 2 ChemDaq System, aimed at providing enhanced safety for healthcare workers involved in sterilizing medical equipment. The notice specifies that responses are welcomed from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other qualified small businesses. Interested parties are required to submit detailed information, including company identification and size in relation to a specified NAICS code (334519). The project specifically calls for new equipment, with a "brand name or equal" requirement, stressing the need for compliance with particular physical and performance characteristics. The system aims to detect chemical vapor levels from various sterilants effectively while ensuring operational safety through features such as pre-calibrated sensors and real-time tracking of exposure levels relative to OSHA limits. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed price with no reimbursement for proposal costs. This notice not only aims to gather information for procurement but also emphasizes the VA's commitment to health and safety in its facilities. Responses are due by 03/06/2025.
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