Amsco Steam Sterilizer Purchase With Deinstallation and Installation Services

Department of Veterans Affairs Lexington VA Medical Center Sources Sought Notice Brand Name or Equal Amsco Steam Sterilizer with Deinstallation and Installation This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Network Contracting .

This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied that the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting , is seeking sources that can provide equipment that meets the following technical specifications: Can be operated and maintained within VHA Directive 1116(2) Can sterilize reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer s IFU and VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must fit within current space

requirements and utilize current facility utilities. Vendors must visit site to verify this. The vendor must provide any stainless-steel paneling that is needed to ensure finished space is in compliance with VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must be pre-vacuum. Steam condensate samples must be able to be taken from the steam sterilizers. Steam filters must be included with each sterilizer. The 2 larger sterilizers must be able to hold a minimum of 15 trays and a minimum of 375 pounds. The 1 smaller sterilizer must be able to hold a minimum of 2 trays and a minimum of 75 pounds. Steam sterilizers must have a user manual. The 2 larger sterilizers must have external loading/transfer carriages. Sterilizer carriages must be height adjustable and have at least 3 shelves, at least 2 shelves must be height adjustable. Sterilizers must be able to process trays 7.5 tall. The 1 smaller sterilizer must have at least 2 inner racks. All items must be packaged in a way that prevents damage during shipment. Delivery must be coordinated with installation as storage will be unavailable. All installation, configuration, and validation of equipment must be provided. Vendor must be able to install units in a manner that does not cause a complete work stoppage for Sterile Processing. Staff training provided on use and user level maintenance. Items shall be shipped to: Lexington VA Health Care System Troy Bowling Campus Attn: Rachel K Hall, 150BC 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502 Items to be received are as follows brand name or equivalent: Item # Mfg Part # QTY 0001 SR2322211011 Amsco 400 26X37.5X60 Prevacuum Single Hinge Recessed, 1- Wall Lh Steam 208V/240V 2 0002 AX070013081 GTIN: 00724995150624 26X37.5X60 Atlas Loading Car 4 0003 AX0660230830000013 GTIN: 00724995150631 Atlas Transfer Carriage 26X37.5X60" (Amsco

400) 4 0004 SE601852 Install - Medium Sterilizer 2 0005 SE6018521 Deinstallation - Medium Sterilizers 2 0006 SE6045100071 Disposal of Sterilizers and Generators 2 0007 SE601322 Install Loading Cart/Transfer Carriage 4 0008 SE61141 Steam Sample Pro Installation Package 2 0009 11037046 STERIS CLEAN FLOW PRO KIT 2 0010 SR0201210011 GTIN: 00724995209506 Amsco 400 20X20X38 Prevacuum Single Sliding Recessed Steam 1 0011 FV021011 Amsco 400 Series 20 X 20 X 38 Rack & Two Shelves, Single Door 1 0012 FV020012 GTIN: 00724995150518 Amsco® 400/Lab 250/Century 20X20X38" Intermediate Shelf 1 0013 SE011062 Install Small Sterilizer 1 0014 SE6018421 Deinstallation - Small Sterilizers 1 0015 SE6045100071 Disposal of Sterilizers and Generators 1 0016 SE61141 Steam Sample Pro Installation Package 1 0017 11057770 KIT,CLEAN FLOW & WTR COOL 1 Turnkey Services: Proposal shall include all services required to (1) deliver, unbox, and set in place the new equipment; (2) uninstall, remove, and dispose of old equipment; (3) install, configure, and validate the new equipment; (4) provide end-user training; and (5) remove all packaging material and trash created by installation.

Period of Performance and Delivery Schedule: Equipment delivery and installation should be scheduled with the SPS AO, SPS PSA, or SPS Chief within 10-12 weeks of award. Equipment shall be delivered in conjunction with the start of installation. Storage is unavailable. Special

Requirements: Integrity of the sterile processing department must be maintained at all times: utilizing barriers, PPE, etc. to maintain compliance. Vendor will be responsible for ICRA barriers. Equipment must fit within current space