6515--Getinge GSS67N 51" deep high capacity steam sterilizers (Delivery for VA Wilkes-Barre). This is Brand Name Only. This is not a request for quotes.

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. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this sources sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. See instructions on page 8. Getinge GSS67N 51-inch deep high capacity Steam Sterilizer (Brand Name Only) INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Getinge GSS67N Steam Sterilizer holds up to twice as many standard instrument trays than other similar-sized units, doubling throughput in the same amount of space. The GSS67N Series Sterilizers are the ideal replacement unit for OR renovation projects where space is at a premium. The unit is also optimized for ambulatory surgical centers and the larger instrument sets required for orthopedic surgeries. OBJECTIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center hereby referred to as the Wilkes-Barre VAMC, is requesting the Brand Name only acquisition of the following: Two (2), P/N 6028457770, Getinge GSS67N 51-inch-deep steam sterilizers MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor/Vendor must complete the following tasks to meet the needs of this acquisition: See Paragraph 3.4 Table 1 for requirement Salient Characteristics for Brand Name Getinge GSS67N The only sterilizer that can process 12 Trays in given footprint with integral steam boiler. The only sterilizer that can process 12 Trays with an Integral electrical steam generator. An automatic, electrically heated steam generator mounted under the sterilizer chamber. The steam generator pressure vessel is made of stainless steel. Validated for 25 pound sterilizer tray loads The Getinge GSS67N Series Sterilizer is compliant with AAMI ST8 for processing wrapped tray sets up to 25 pounds each. This means that productivity can increase without risking SPD staff health or patient safety. CENTRIC colored touch screen HMI display Local printing, USB storage and network printing available Rectangular chambers assure maximum loading area from the top to the bottom. Type 316L stainless steel chamber, jacket and doors provide superior corrosion resistance and structural integrity backed by 15-year chamber warranty. Chamber interior polished to a high-luster finish to reduce build-up of steam-water deposits Chamber and door constructed of 316L stainless steel Power operated vertical slide door Stainless steel piping standard Liquid ring mechanical vacuum pump optional All components easily accessible for maintenance from front and side Clean, modern design helps ensure long-term aesthetic appeal for every work environment Steam interlock door switch Prevents steam from entering the chamber when the door is not sealed. Steam safety valves Ensure that the pressure in the chamber and/or jacket do not over-pressurize. Door obstruction shut-off Safety stops the door movement if an obstacle is encountered. Analog chamber gauges Needle-style gauges provide real-time pressure readings in the jacket and chamber even in the event of a micro-computer control system outage. Parameter check The control system verifies all user programmed cycle parameters against time / temperature sterility assurance level recommendations. A warning appears if user s attempt to program a cycle beyond recommended parameters. Password protected menu tree All levels of cycle changes and parameter adjustments require supervisor password or service password. Abort alert Aborted cycles result in a warning message that requires user intervention before the chamber can be re-opened. The sterilizer is equipped with a set of pre-programmed programs (cycles). The included programs are: Prevac programs are suitable for sterilizing devices not sensitive to vacuum. P1. Prevac 1 135°C - Sterilization of wrapped instruments and wrapped utensils.3 minutes exposure time, 16 minutes drying time. P2. Prevac 2 135°C - Sterilization of textile packs. 3 minutes exposure time, 3 minutes drying time. P3. Prevac 4 132.2°C - Sterilization of wrapped instruments. 4 minutes exposure time, 30 minutes drying time. P4. Prevac 5 132.2°C - Sterilization of textile packs. 4 minutes exposure time, 5 minutes drying time. P9. IUSS 1 135°C - Immediate Use Steam Sterilization: Unwrapped nonporous items (e.g., instruments) or Unwrapped nonporous and porous items in mixed load. 3 minutes exposure time, 1 minute drying time. Note! Steam sterilization by the unwrapped (IUSS) method is employed when immediacy does not permit the use of the preferable wrapped sterilization procedure. Implantable devices should NOT be sterilized by the IUSS method. Gravity programs are suitable for sterilizing devices that are sensitive to vacuum or where vacuum pretreatment is not useful. P6. Gravity 1 121.1°C - Sterilization of wrapped instruments, textile packs and wrapped utensils. 30 minutes exposure time, 45 minutes drying time. P7. Gravity 2 135°C - Sterilization of utensils, textiles, rubber, porous load, and other hard goods. 10 minutes exposure time, 45 minutes drying time. P8. Gravity 3 132.2°C - Sterilization of wrapped instruments and wrapped utensils. 15 minutes exposure time, 45 minutes drying time. P10. IUSS 2 135°C - Immediate Use Steam Sterilization: Unwrapped nonporous and porous items in mixed load. 10 minutes exposure time, 0.5 minute drying time. P11. IUSS 3 132.2°C - Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Unwrapped nonporous items (e.g., instruments). 4 minutes exposure time, 1 minute drying time. Note! Steam sterilization by the unwrapped (IUSS) method is employed when immediacy does not permit the use of the preferable wrapped sterilization procedure. Implantable devices should NOT be sterilized by the IUSS method. Liquid load program intended for sterilization of liquids in open or vented containers only, not intended for the sterilization of liquids used directly for patient contact. P12. Vented Bottles 121°C - Sterilization of liquids in open or vented containers. 45 minutes exposure time. Test and service programs are designed to test different sterilizer functions or to automate procedures like start up. P5. Bowie Dick Test - Intended to test the efficacy of the air removal within the sterilizer using a validated test pack. 134°C, 3.5 minutes exposure, zero dry time. P14. Sterilizer start up - Sterilizer heating-up, with or without integrated leak rate test, at a set time. P13. Leak rate test. For testing the vacuum integrity of the chamber and piping associated with drawing and holding vacuum. Vacuum leak test parameters are not adjustable. Supplemental Installation items: Data drops and TDOC software for connectivity from Getinge NetCom card to Censitrac server and Getinge Online remote monitoring system. Getinge Poly-Phosphate feeder filters for steam boilers Technical Specifications GSS67N Model length: 51 in. (1300 mm) Type: Gravity and vacuum steam Chamber width: 26.5 in Chamber height: 27.5 in Chamber volume 21.5 Cu Ft Table 1 Line No. Part No. Description Qty 0001 6028457770 STEAM STERILIZER 67N131A 1 0002 ZSUSONLINEPREM10 GETTINGE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION 1 0003 ZSUSONLINEINST10 GETINGE ONLINE INSTALLATION 1-30 UNITS 1 0004 CONNKIT0002 UTILITY CONNECTION PACKAGE 1 0005 DCY24 DATA LOG GETINGE GI STERILIZER 1 0006 TDCY32 PROCESS DATA EXPORT MODULE 1 0007 ZSUSTDOCINSTALL T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR 1 0008 ZSUSTDOCINSTALL T-DOC INSTALLATION PER HOUR 1 0009 ZSUSLUA-I-NETCOM NETCOM INSTALLATION 3 HOURS 1 0010 J60016 T-DOC PLUS SLA DL 1 0011 564600470 RAILS FOR SHELF RACK 66/67X13 1 0012 564603470 SHELF RACK 67X13 1 0013 564604470 PAIR OF SHELVES 67X13 1 0014 6020720674 LOADING TROLLEY SMART FHT 67X13 1 0015 P0010301 CPRSR,AIR,2.0HP,5.0CFM,AT100P 1 0016 P0010302 VALVE DRAIN, 25 NPT, 25 AMP 1 0017 ZSUS15626-IR-GSS67 INSTALL/REMOVE GSS67 STERILIZER 1 0018 ZSUSDISPOSAL DISPOSAL PER PIECE 1 1 0019 ZSUSFINAL-CONN-LV1 FINAL CONNECTIONS LEVEL 1 1 0020 ZSUSINTSTAL-WKD-XHR WEEKEND/AFTERHOURS (PER PIECE) 1 The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor s employees. 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