6515--Brand Name or Equal To Steam Sterilizer RFQ SDVOSB SET ASIDEview on SAM.gov

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, located at 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, anticipates issuing a solicitation Request for Quotation (RFQ) on or about 07/27/2026 for EQUAL or better Steam Sterilizers on behalf of the Troy Bowling Campus VA Medical Center, located in Lexington, KY. SET-ASIDE: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliances and Supplies Manufacturing SBA SIZE STANDARD: 800 Employees PSC: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Contractors claiming to be SDVOSB MUST be verified in Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ GENERAL: This is a supply contract to deliver & install 3 sterilizers into existing footprint without complete stoppage of workload in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). Description of Use: The Lexington VA Health Care System needs 3 sterilizers for the primary SPS area at the Troy Bowling campus to reprocess reusable medical devices to support 8 operatories and 10+ surgery clinics. Background: The existing sterilizers have reached end of life. Sterilizers must be replaced within the existing space and with current utilities. Technical Specifications: Equipment shall meet the following specifications brand name or equal: Can be operated and maintained within VHA Directive 1116(2) Can sterilize reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer s IFU and VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must fit within current space requirements and utilize current facility utilities. Vendors must visit site to verify this. The vendor must provide any stainless-steel paneling that is needed to ensure finished space is in compliance with VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must be pre-vacuum. Steam condensate samples must be able to be taken from the steam sterilizers. Steam filters must be included with each sterilizer. The 2 larger sterilizers must be able to hold a minimum of 15 trays and a minimum of 375 pounds. The 1 smaller sterilizer must be able to hold a minimum of 2 trays and a minimum of 75 pounds. Steam sterilizers must have a user manual. The 2 larger sterilizers must have external loading/transfer carriages. Sterilizer carriages must be height adjustable and have at least 3 shelves, at least 2 shelves must be height adjustable. Sterilizers must be able to process trays 7.5 tall. The 1 smaller sterilizer must have at least 2 inner racks. All items must be packaged in a way that prevents damage during shipment. Delivery must be coordinated with installation as storage will be unavailable. All installation, configuration, and validation of equipment must be provided. Vendor must be able to install units in a manner that does not cause a complete work stoppage for Sterile Processing. Staff training provided on use and user level maintenance. Items shall be shipped to: Lexington VA Health Care System Troy Bowlin…