Low Temperature Sterilizer_Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15 in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking market information for the provision and on-site installation of one vaporized hydrogen peroxide low temperature sterilizer, specifically brand name or equal to the VPRO Max2 model, under NAICS code 339113 with a size standard of 800 employees. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25526Q0390 and posted on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but a market research tool designed to identify capable vendors and gather information on availability, delivery timelines, and industry capabilities. The equipment is required for installation at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center located at 4104 4th St Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048, and respondents must confirm they can supply and install the unit, including removal of all packaging and debris. Companies responding must provide basic administrative details such as company name, address, SAMS UEI, and point of contact, and must represent their size status in accordance with the 800-employee threshold, disclosing whether they qualify as a small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, HubZone, or large business. Large businesses must indicate if they utilize small business distributors or subcontractors, and all respondents must certify their capability to fulfill the requirement through proper staffing, equipment, licenses, and certifications. If acting as a distributor, companies must submit authorization letters from the manufacturer and may be required to comply with the Non-Manufacturer Rule if applicable, certifying that the product is manufactured by a small business, the distributor has no more than 500 employees, is primarily engaged in retail or wholesale, and takes ownership of the product in line with industry standards. No pricing, contract value, delivery schedule, or formal evaluation criteria are included, as this notice serves solely to inform future acquisition planning and does not obligate the government to award a contract.