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Sole Source Procurement of Steris AMSCO 600LS Medium Steam Sterilizer for Boise VA Medical Center

This notice announces a planned sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center, for a Steris AMSCO 600LS Medium Steam Sterilizer. - The procurement is for one (1) Steris Autoclave Unit featuring the AMSCO 600LS Medium Steam Sterilizer. - The unit includes an integrated steam generator, ensuring reliable steam supply independent of building infrastructure. - Chamber dimensions are specifically compatible with the facility's existing caging systems, allowing simultaneous sterilization of up to four cages. - The OEM is Steris; no part number is specified. - The procurement is justified by unique compatibility and operational requirements; only vendors able to meet the exact specifications are invited to respond. - No period of performance or estimated contract value is specified in the notice.

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Boise VA Medical Center, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, with Steris for the Steris Autoclave Unit with AMSCO 600LS Medium Steam Sterilizer. The STERIS unit possesses the salient characteristic of an integrated steam generator which the others do not. The foremost reason for this recommendation is the autoclave s compatibility with our existing caging systems. The chamber dimensions of the STERIS unit are ideal, allowing us to autoclave up to four cages simultaneously. This significantly improves our workflow efficiency compared to alternative options. The STERIS autoclave comes equipped with its own integrated steam generator, ensuring reliable and sufficient steam supply independent of building infrastructure. This is a critical feature for maintaining consistent sterilization cycles and reducing potential downtime. The STERIS autoclave comes equipped with its own integrated steam generator, ensuring reliable and sufficient steam supply independent of building infrastructure. This is a critical feature for maintaining consistent sterilization cycles and reducing potential downtime. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source who can provide the exact equipment specifications, can provide information no later than August 7th, 7AM, EST. Interest/capability statements may be sent to Stacy Taylor at Stacy.Taylor@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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