6515--Pass Through Racks

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking market information to procure and install an AMSCO Rack Return system at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa, to enhance the efficiency and safety of its Sterile Processing Services. The primary objective is to improve workflow by implementing a system that facilitates the controlled return of instrument racks while establishing a verified negative pressure differential between the decontamination and sterile handling areas to support infection control standards. The work includes unpacking, on-site installation, configuration, and testing of the system by manufacturer-certified technicians, along with comprehensive staff training and the delivery of detailed documentation such as wiring diagrams, configuration records, test results, and user manuals. The place of performance is clearly defined as 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, and all activities must comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and technical standards, though no external regulatory or military standards are explicitly cited. This action is a Sources Sought Notice issued on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of the same day at 3:00 PM Central Time, and is not a formal solicitation or contract award. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Officer, Scott Morrison, and should include company information, size status under NAICS code 339113, a capability statement addressing the Statement of Work, and references for similar projects. While socio-economic certifications such as Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, and others are required to be indicated, no formal representations or certifications are binding at this stage. There are no specified contract values, delivery schedules, FOB terms, payment details, or evaluation factors in this notice, and no formal contract clauses, packaging, or labeling requirements are detailed. The Government retains final acceptance authority upon successful installation and operational verification at the VA facility, with all inspection and testing criteria tied to manufacturer performance standards rather than federal or industry compliance codes. This notice serves solely to assess industry capability and prepare for a potential future procurement.