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65--Primus Steam Sterilizers

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36C24E19Q0084Federal

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The Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East plans to negotiate exclusively with Primus Sterilizer Company, LLC to acquire two small steam sterilizers for the Research Laboratory at the Omaha VA Medical Center. These new sterilizers will replace aging units beyond their life expectancy. The two models being procured are a 20x20x38-inch steam sterilizer (PSS5-A-MSSD) and a 16x16x26-inch steam sterilizer (PSS5-AA-MSSD), both featuring PSS500 Microcomputer Control with printer functionality and multiple sterilization cycles including vacuum, gravity, liquid, and leak test cycles. The sterilizers must be free-standing, physically compatible with existing laboratory space, operate on 50 psi steam and house water, and connect to single phase 120V power using a 5-20P NEMA plug. Additional technical requirements include specific chamber surface finish specifications and upgradeability for water-saving technology. The vendor is responsible not only for delivering the sterilizers but also for removing and disposing of the old equipment, installation, startup, and user training. Purchase includes operators’ and maintenance manuals. Warranty coverage must be a minimum of one year for the entire unit and at least ten years for the chamber. Contractor support must include a fully trained local field service representative capable of servicing the original equipment. Although this is a sole source intent, other capable vendors may express interest by notifying the Contracting Specialist before the specified deadline, after which the procurement method will be determined.

General Info

Primus Sterilizer sole source for two advanced steam sterilizers with delivery, installation, warranty, training.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

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PostedMay 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

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Full Description

Regional Procurement Office (RPO) - East intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Primus Sterilizer Company, LLC, 8719 S. 135th Street, Suite 300 - Omaha, Nebraska, 68138, to purchase two small steam sterilizers for the Research Laboratory located at the Omaha VA Medical Center. The specific equipment will replace two older sterilizers that are past their life expectancy. The following equipment will be purchased: ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 PSS5-A-MSSD 20x20x38-inch Steam Sterilizer to include: PSS500 Microcomputer Control & Printer with standard vacuum, gravity, liquid and test cycles. 316L Stainless steel chamber with standard PriMirrorr interior surface. STOCK NUMBER: PSS5-A-MSSD 1.00 EA 0002 PSS5-AA-MSSD 16x16x26-inch Steam Sterilizer to include: PSS500 Microcomputer Control & Printer with standard vacuum, gravity, liquid and test cycles. 316L Stainless steel chamber with standard PriMirrorr interior surface. STOCK NUMBER: PSS5-AA-MSSD 1.00 EA Product Capabilities & Salient Characteristics Sterilizers must: Run standard vacuum, gravity, liquid and test cycles (leak test cycle) Be free-standing and fit into the space occupied by the current units without the need for infrastructure changes Have the following dimensions: The 16x16x26 in. chamber unit and 20x20x38 chamber unit should have a depth and width no more than 34X30in and 47x36in respectively. Maximum height for both units can be no more than 74 inches to fit under current canopy hoods. Must run on 50 psi house steam and house water Electrical requirements: Units must connect to single phase 120V power using a 5-20P NEMA configuration. No floor drains are available, so the units must drain to vertical drain lines. The chamber finish must be <10 Micro Inches Ra. This result is a non-porous surface, which is easy to clean and adverse to microorganism growth. For future needs it must be upgradeable to use water saving technologies which can save 90% of water usage. This technology must use single phase 120V electrical power. Vendor must: Remove and dispose of older units. Install, set in place, start up and train users on new sterilizers Operators and maintenance manual must be included with purchase Warranty should be at least one year on entire unit and 10 years or more on the chamber. Contractor must have fully trained local field service representative that are able to service Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible sources who wish to identify their interest and capability to provide this equipment or equipment that is compatible must notify this Contracting Specialist at contact@example.gov, NLT Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 12:00 PM (noon), EST. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Upon receipt of the interested parties' notification, the Contracting Officer will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with sole source negotiations.