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This is Not a Solicitation Announcement. This is a Request for Information Only. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since this is Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information and potential qualified/verified Businesses capable of meeting requirement and salient characteristics below to provide the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center with a Tabletop Ultrasonic Unit Cleaner. Scope of Work VA Philadelphia Medical Center (VAPHI) SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TABLETOP ULTRASONIC UNIT Background VAPHI requires a tabletop ultrasonic unit for cleaning of complex surgical instruments to add to the existing two units utilized. Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is undergoing a DI water loop replacement project in May 2026. The current ultrasonics being utilized tie-in to this water system, due to changes incorporated for water testing from AAMI ST-108, VAPHI is looking for a system to fill this operational gap that will not require water hook-ups. Project Scope This procurement covers one tabletop ultrasonic unit for cleaning of complex surgical instruments. An ultrasonic irrigator comprises of an entire cleaning system with an open basket and ultrasonic soak with an interior lumen flush system. The unit must meet or exceed the following technical specifications: The unit has a digital timer The unit includes three settings: Normal Fast Ultrasonic only Includes two types of suction distals for dual hook up The capacity of the ultrasonic must be capable of cleaning at minimum 6 cannulated, 3 Da Vinci robotic instruments, or 20 lb non cannulated stainless steel surgical instruments at one time. Capable of various instrument sizes (such as): Small: 1.7 mm to 5 mm in diameter Medium: 5 mm to 10 mm in diameter Large: 10 mm to 12 mm in diameter Six in-line distals and filters The wash tank and removable lid must be stainless steel A basket must be included within the ultrasonic unit for cleaning loose instruments Dimensions: Must meet or be smaller than the below size requirements due to space limitations: External Width: 33.5 inches External Depth: 15.1 inches External Height: 16.7 inches Chamber Width: 30 inches Chamber Depth: 8 inches Chamber Height: 6 inches Note: The chamber must be capable of cleaning Da Vinci instruments. Failure to meet chamber size requirements will result in the device not being acceptable. Weight: Must meet or be less than the requirement defined due to need for movability of the unit: 90 lbs (dry and without water) Utility requirements: Power: Standard 110/120 VAC, 3 Cycle 50-60Hz Water: No sep…

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