Cage Rack Washer Sterilizer Supply and Delivery

The contract requires the supply and delivery of a plug-and-play cage rack washer sterilizer specifically designed for a BSL-II research facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a zip code of 45220. The equipment must meet precise dimensional, thermal, and interface specifications to ensure seamless integration into existing infrastructure without requiring any structural or utility modifications to the facility. This ensures operational continuity and compliance with biosafety standards while eliminating the need for costly or time-consuming building updates. The system must be fully functional upon installation, supporting efficient and safe cleaning and sterilization of laboratory cage racks under strict regulatory protocols. Subcontractors must respond by August 5, 2026, to fulfill this requirement under the NAICS code 333314 for medical and dental equipment and supplies manufacturing. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its Rpo East (36C24E) office, with performance localized exclusively at the Cincinnati site. The urgency and specificity of the technical requirements indicate a critical need for reliable, high-performance sterilization equipment, prioritizing compatibility, durability, and compliance with biosafety levels to maintain the integrity of ongoing research operations. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract type is explicitly identified as a subcontract.