SAM #36C25726Q0688

VA West Texas seeks sterile storage cabinet with environmental controls and installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking information from vendors for a sterile storage cabinet solution for the West Texas VA Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 17 - VA South Texas Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - Air Innovations is referenced as the model standard (SSC 4500) for the required cabinet - Products/Services Requested: - One portable sterile storage cabinet, similar to Air Innovations SSC 4500 - Must maintain temperature between 66°F and 72°F - Must maintain humidity between 20% and 60% - Positive pressure inside the cabinet - HEPA filtration, stainless steel adjustable shelves, digital environmental monitoring, UV-C lights - Integrated condensate control, pressure monitoring with alarm, casters, digital control system, glass door, steam humidification - Must meet or exceed VA Directive 1116(2) - On-site installation, set-up, and same-day training for Sterile Processing, OR, DPU, and Biomedical Staff - Comprehensive user and service manuals, including electronic schematics and parts lists - Notable Requirements: - Cabinet must be portable and hospital-grade - Installation and training must be performed by the manufacturer or authorized personnel - All eligible businesses are encouraged to respond; the procurement is for a single unit

Description

Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of Page 1 of This market research notice is being conducted by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17- VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities.

The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) at 300 Veterans Blvd. Big Spring Texas, 79720, has a requirement to purchase a sterile storage cabinet to mitigate temperature and humidity in their service sterile storage areas.

SCOPE OF WORK Portable Sterile Storage Cabinet that can maintain temperature/humidity mandated requirements (Temperature 66° F to 72° F; Humidity 20% to 60%). In addition, positive pressure must be maintained within cabinet.

Additional Requirements:

Like or similar to Air Innovations SSC 4500 Overall cabinet dimensions equal to/greater than: 30" Wide x 32" Deep x 76" High Stainless steel pull out shelves, adjustable height 5 shelves equal to/greater than: 27 3/4" Wide x 18" Deep Meets or exceeds requirements of VA Directive 1116(2) Easily cleanable hospital grade 304 stainless steel construction HEPA Filtration Self-modulating fan system Maintains a minimum of 10 air changes per hour Integrated condensate control system Integral pressure monitoring with alarm Unit mounted on casters Onboard custom control system with a digital display for monitoring temperature, humidity and status. Capability to interface with VA network environmental monitoring See-through glass door 120V hospital grade 10ft long plug-in-cord Steam humidification utilizing standard demineralized water Integral 2.8 liter reservoir filled through front spout access. Ceiling exhaust kit UV-C Lights

Manufacturer Installation/Set-up/Training:

Manufacturer to provide on site installation and set-up within designated areas. In addition, same day training will be provided to Sterile Processing Staff/OR/DPU Staff/Biomedical Staff.

User and Service Manuals: The vendor shall provide a complete printed set as well as electronic version of operator manuals, service manuals, electronic schematics, troubleshooting guides and parts list for Refrigerators. These manuals will include all components and subassemblies, including those not manufactured by the vendor.

Responses shall include: Business Name Business Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number E-mail Address SAM UID Number Currently registered in SAM (Yes or No). If Yes, provide expiration date. NAICS code Business Size: Small or Large Type of Business: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned (WOSB), etc. GSA or VA FSS Contract Number, if applicable Place of Manufacture

All businesses eligible to provide these supplies are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above-noted requirement.

Send responses to both the Contract Specialist.

Contract Specialist: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov

Responses in the email subject line shall state: 36C25726Q0688, Sources Sought Notice Responses due date: 07/02/2026- 11:00 AM CT DISCLAIMER: This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.

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