6515--Intent to Sole Source - ULTRASONIC CLEANER
ID: 36C24225Q0423Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df3cffbe3c794924bba62d780311a653/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of an InnoWave Unity 20 Sonic Irrigator Ultrasonic Cleaner, specifically for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. This ultrasonic cleaner is essential for effectively removing tissue, blood, and contaminants from reusable surgical instruments, thereby ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety in medical procedures. The contract will be awarded to Steris Corporation under a mandated FSS contract (V797D-60613), with an estimated delivery timeframe of 30 days post-award. Interested vendors may express their capabilities and interest to the contracting officer, Janelle Bonafede, at Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov or by phone at 716-862-7461 ext. 24570, before the deadline of March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janelle BonafedeContracting Officer
    716-862-7461 ext. 24570
    Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0423.docx
    The document outlines a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Steris Corporation for the supply of an InnoWave Unity 20 Sonic Irrigator Ultrasonic Cleaner to the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. This cleaner is required to effectively remove tissue, blood, and contaminants from various reusable surgical instruments. The purchase is facilitated through a mandated FSS contract (V797D-60613) and is valued at one unit, with an estimated delivery set for 30 days post-award. The contracting officer for this procurement is Janelle Bonafede, and interested parties may express their capabilities and interest before the deadline of March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. No formal proposals will be entertained, and the government retains discretion regarding competition based on responses received. The document emphasizes the government’s intent to streamline procurement for critical medical cleaning equipment while providing an avenue for potential vendors to indicate their interest. Overall, the filing serves as a preliminary notice, facilitating transparency in government contracting processes while explicitly stating the terms and timeline for the contract's award.
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