SAM #36C25727Q0054

VA Market Research for Three Replacement Steam Sterilizers at Harlingen Care Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for three replacement steam sterilizers at the Harlingen Care Center in Texas. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System (VATVCBHCS), Sterilization Processing Service (SPS); Network Contracting Office 17, Regional Procurement Office-West. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified by name in the provided materials. The requirement is described as “Brand Name or Equal.” - Products requested: Three steam sterilizers for the Harlingen Care Center’s third-floor SPS. Each must be a 26.5" x 26.5" x 51" pre-vacuum unit with a fully jacketed 316L stainless-steel chamber, 45 kW electric steam generator, and 480V configuration. - Requested capabilities include automatic loading and unloading, microprocessor controls with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, a two-stage vacuum pump, and a steam sample probe to support AAMI ST108 compliance. - The units must support up to 15 trays per cycle and 90 trays per eight-hour shift, and include loading carts, rails, shelves, transfer carriages, and other specified accessories. - Services and requirements: Remove the existing sterilizers and deliver, install, test, validate, and commission the three replacements. Provide accessories, documentation, and technical training for two VA Biomedical Technicians. - Complete utility connections, operational and cycle testing, steam-generator and water-quality testing, and final checkout; units must be ready for clinical use and meet applicable VA, AAMI, NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and ANSI/AAMI requirements. - Schedule: Complete removal and installation within 120 days after award. - Market research: The VA requests estimated pricing and information on business eligibility and capability, with particular interest in small-business availability.

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