6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Innowave PC Sonic Irrigator
ID: 36C25625Q0543Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/df6994349fa542b5b54ce3f7ae3cff11/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to STERIS Corporation for the procurement of two InnoWave PCF Sonic Irrigators for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This acquisition aims to replace outdated sonic washers that are no longer economically feasible to repair, enhancing the cleaning processes for surgical instruments through advanced thermal disinfection capabilities. The InnoWave Sonic Irrigator is designed to efficiently clean multiple lumened devices, thereby improving operational efficiency and hygiene in surgical settings. Interested vendors must express their capability to fulfill this requirement by March 12, 2025, with all responses directed to Contract Specialist Frank Sanders at frank.sanders1@va.gov. The planned award date for the contract is April 4, 2025.

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    Frank SandersContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414 x 25729
    frank.sanders1@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0543.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to STERIS Corporation for the procurement of two InnoWave PCF Sonic Irrigators to be used at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The notice cites 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) as the legal basis, indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's specific requirements without causing delays or additional costs. The planned award date is April 4, 2025. This announcement is not a solicitation for competitive bids; however, interested parties may express their capability to fulfill this requirement by March 12, 2025, at 15:00 Central Time. All responses must be submitted via email to the point of contact, Frank Sanders, and must demonstrate the ability to provide the specified equipment. Only vendors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) are eligible for consideration. The notice highlights the highly specialized nature of the equipment and the government’s discretion in determining the necessity for a competitive procurement process.
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    The Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking proposals to replace outdated sonic washers identified as EE#1165706, EE1204539, and EE 1204545, which are no longer economically feasible to repair. The request includes the procurement of two InnoWave PFC Sonic Irrigator Thermal Disinfection systems and accompanying components aimed at enhancing surgical instrument cleaning processes. A total of multiple items is requested, such as equipment, installation and deinstallation services, and first-year preventive care for both the InnoWave PFC and InnoWave Unity systems. The PFC Sonic Irrigator is notable for its capacity to clean up to 60 lumened devices while offering various cleaning phases like pre-wash, wash, disinfection, and rinse. The purchase will enhance operational efficiency within MEDVAMC's operating suites, emphasizing the importance of modern medical equipment in improving surgical instrument hygiene. There are no security requirements associated with this acquisition. This initiative reflects MEDVAMC's commitment to providing high-quality medical services by upgrading essential cleaning technologies.
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