Cage Rack Washer Supply and Delivery

The contract calls for the supply and delivery of a laboratory-grade cage rack washer sterilizer designed to meet strict technical specifications, including a chamber size suitable for high-volume use, steam-based heating for effective sterilization, and oscillating spray jets to ensure thorough cleaning of animal cages. The system must be fully compatible with existing detergent systems and the full range of cage types currently in use by the facility. It is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserving the opportunity exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 333310 for industrial machinery manufacturing. The project is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10, with performance required in Cincinnati, Ohio, at ZIP code 45220. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM, following the posting date of July 16, 2026. The solicitation does not include a solicitation number, and no point of contact is listed, indicating that all inquiries and submissions must be processed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the contract data. The equipment must be delivered in working condition, fully assembled and tested, and ready for immediate integration into existing infrastructure without requiring modifications to current systems or procedures. Compliance with all technical requirements and small business eligibility criteria is mandatory for contract award.