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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on July 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

6530--Steam Sterilizer and Lab Glassware Washer

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36C24E26Q0073Federal

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NAICS: 339112
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Solicitation # 36C24526Q0758
Solicitation 36C24526Q0758 is a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement, delivery, and installation of five new steam sterilizers for the Sterile Processing Service at the Baltimore VA Medical Center in Maryland. The government is seeking Belimed brand or equal equipment with specific requirements, including a chamber volume of at least 275 L and a tray capacity of at least five trays. The project involves a two-phase installation process to maintain continuous operations, requiring the contractor to handle the de-installation and disposal of existing equipment, site preparation, utility reconnection, and the provision of ICRA plans and barriers. System validation and assembly must be performed by an OEM service-trained representative. The award will be based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, price, and past performance to determine the most advantageous offer to the government. Mandatory submission requirements include a completed SF1449, a specific line-item pricing worksheet, and manufacturer authorization letters for distributors. All quotes must be submitted as FOB Destination. The contractor is required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including 500,000 dollars per occurrence for general liability and 200,000 dollars per person for automobile liability. The response deadline for this unrestricted solicitation is September 14, 2024.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Research & Development East office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking market information for the procurement of a Cage Rack Washer Sterilizer and a Glassware Washer to be delivered and installed at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center by June 1, 2027. The equipment must be fully assembled, plug-and-play, and compatible with BioSafety Level II environments without requiring any facility modifications, and must meet strict dimensional limits: the sterilizer must have an internal chamber of at least 20” x 20” x 38” with exterior dimensions not exceeding 76”H x 43”W x 49”D, and the washer must have an internal chamber of at least 25”W x 23”H x 24”L with exterior dimensions not exceeding 28.5”W x 78”H x 28.5”L. Both units must operate at temperatures up to 285°F for sterilization and between 180°F and 248°F for washing, feature programmable cycles including gravity, liquid, pre-vacuum, and isothermal modes, include a colored touchscreen interface with printing capabilities, and come with an internal exhaust system. A one-year warranty and a 48-hour on-site response time for malfunctions are mandatory, and all installations must comply with VHA Office of Research Oversight, AAALAC, and VA Handbook 6500.6 standards. Access to the Veterinary Medical Unit is restricted, requiring all contractor personnel to adhere to strict protocols including no eating, drinking, photography, or recording, and any individual with animal allergies is discouraged from entering the facility. This is a sources-sought notice under NAICS code 339112, issued on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026, noon Eastern Time, submitted via email to the Contract Specialist John Anderson-Cooley. The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price with no options or extensions specified. Invoicing, once awarded, must be conducted exclusively through the OB-10 (Tungsten Network) electronic portal, and no physical remittance information is provided. While the solicitation does not include formal FAR clauses, contract administration data, or detailed evaluation factors, respondents must provide company information, DUNS number, and socioeconomic status certifications including eligibility for small business, 8(a),

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Procure cage rack washer sterilizer and glassware washer for Cincinnati VA by June 2027, meeting strict specs, BSL-II compliance, and 48-hour response warranty.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)View Agency

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Cincinnati VAMC, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, USA

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Solicitation 36C24E26Q0073 for Steam Sterilizer and Lab Glassware Washer

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Specifications and Salient Characteristics for Sterilizer

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AMSCO Sterilizer Technical Sheet

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Steris Reliance 300XLS Laboratory Washer Product Information

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Sources Sought Notice for Lab Cage Rack Washer Sterilizer - VA Cincinnati

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SOW for Sterilizer and Glassware Washer Purchase and Installation

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
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Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
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John D Anderson-Cooley (ContractorContract Specialist

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