6515--NX EQ Sterilizer Unit Low Temperature (VA-26-00033650)

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1.0 DESCRIPTION
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Sterilizer: Low Temperature: Gaseous Plasma product line as a candidate for the Department of Veterans Affairs VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) Non Expendable Equipment (NX) Requirements contract award.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought in accordance with FAR 10.001 to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.
The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Steris Corporation® brand name or equal V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Sterilizer: Low Temperature: Gaseous Plasma to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.
The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 800 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or proposal. You may access the SAM website at Home | SAM.gov. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Small Business Administration (SBA) database at Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at: Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) at the time of proposal submission.
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.
2.0 SCOPE
Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Sterilizers are used for low temperature sterilization of heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices. Hydrogen peroxide is a known antimicrobial agent that oxidizes key cellular components within microorganisms, thereby destroying them. A low-temperature gaseous plasma sterilizer is an apparatus that uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide gas plasma to sterilize heat- and moisture-sensitive medical instruments and devices. The process involves injecting hydrogen peroxide vapor into a chamber, then applying an electrical field to create gas plasma. This plasma generates microbicidal free radicals that disrupt cellular components of microorganisms, killing them effectively. The process leaves behind harmless byproducts, water and oxygen, and is suitable for delicate equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures or humidity. Sterilization typically occurs at a temperature of less than 56°C with process times of around 25 to 70 minutes depending upon cycle type.

The following Contract Line Items are being considered:
Contract Line Items
Manufacture
Part Number
Description
Base Year
Option Year 1
Option Year 2
Option Year 3
Option Year 4
0001
STERIS Corporation
VP50001101
V-PRO MAX 2 STERILIZER 208-230V, 60HZ, REC SD EN
2
2
2
2
2
0002
STERIS Corporation
VP50002101
V-PRO MAX 2 STERILIZER 208-230V, 60HZ, CAB SD EN
2
2
2
2
2
0003
STERIS Corporation
VP50003101
V-PRO MAX 2 STERILIZER 208-230V, 60HZ, CAB DD EN
2
2
2
2
2
0004
STERIS Corporation
VP0081
V-PRO MAX2 3X SPECIALTY CYCLES FACTORY INSTALLED
4
4
4
4
4
0005
STERIS Corporation
VP0082
V-PRO MAX2 3X SPECIALTY CYCLES FIELD INSTALLED
4
4
4
4
4
0006
STERIS Corporation
VP0085
V-PRO MAX2 SPECIALTY CYCLE D FIELD INSTALLED
2
2
2
2
2
0007
STERIS Corporation
VP0086
V-PRO MAX2 SPECIALTY CYCLE E FIELD INSTALLED
2
2
2
2
2
0008
STERIS Corporation
VP0087
V-PRO MAX2 SPECIALTY CYCLE F FIELD INSTALLED
2
2
2
2
2
0009
STERIS Corporation
SE600962
INSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZERS
8
8
8
8
8
0010
STERIS Corporation
SE6009621
DEINSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZER
8
8
8
8
8
0011
STERIS Corporation
VP0084

V-PRO WIDE SHELF
8
8
8
8
8
0012
STERIS Corporation
P146669300
CABINET PACKAGE SD FREE STANDING
4
4
4
4
4
0013
STERIS Corporation
SE6009485
INSTALL SEISMIC LOW TEMPERATURE STERILIZERS
4
4
4
4
4
0014
STERIS Corporation
SE600962NW
PREMIUM NW INSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZERS
8
8
8
8
8
0015
STERIS Corporation
SE6009621NW
PREMIUM NW DEINSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZER
8
8
8
8
8
0016
STERIS Corporation
SE600962UL
PREMIUM UL INSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZERS
8
8
8
8
8
0017
STERIS Corporation
SE6009621UL
PREMIUM UL DEINSTALL LARGE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STERILIZER
8
8
8
8
8
0018
STERIS Corporation
SE6009810000105
1ST YEAR DEEP-VACUUM PUMP SVC V-PRO MAX 2 (3 PM)
4
4
4
4
4
0019
STERIS Corporation
SE6009852000103
TOTAL CARE CONNECT V-PRO MAX 2 (2 PM)
4
4
4
4
4
0020
STERIS Corporation
SE6009853000103
2 YEARS OF TOTAL CARE CONNECT V-PRO MAX 2 (2 PM)
4
4
4
4
4
0021
STERIS Corporation
SE60098100003
LABOR CARE W/PM PARTS V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0022
STERIS Corporation
SE60098000283
2 YEARS OF LABOR CARE W/PM PARTS V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0023
STERIS Corporation
SE6009811000103
LABOR CARE V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0024
STERIS Corporation
SE6009811028103
2 YEARS OF LABOR CARE V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0025
STERIS Corporation
SE6009800048103
PREVENTIVE CARE V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0026
STERIS Corporation
SE6009800028103
2 YEARS PREVENTIVE CARE V-PRO MAX 2
4
4
4
4
4
0027
STERIS Corporation
SE0000044
SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR V-PRO LOW TEMPERATURE, MENTOR, OH
4
4
4
4
4
0028
STERIS Corporation
SE0000046
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - 1 DAY / UP TO 5 TRAINEES
2
2
2
2
2
0029
STERIS Corporation
SE0000047
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - 2 DAYS / UP TO 5 TRAINEES
2
2
2
2
2
0030
STERIS Corporation
SE0000048
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - 3 DAYS / UP TO 5 TRAINEES
2
2
2
2
2
0031
STERIS Corporation
SE61118
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - 4 DAYS / UP TO 5 TRAINEES
2
2
2
2
2
0032
STERIS Corporation
SE61119
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - 5 DAYS / UP TO 5 TRAINEES
2
2
2
2
2

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide the Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer or equal as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics:

SC s 1-8 apply to CLINs 0001 - 0017
SC 9 applies to CLINs 0018 - 0026
SC 10 applies to CLINs 0027-0032

SC #
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
METHOD OF EVALUATION
SC 1
Must be a Freestanding Configuration
Literature Review
SC 2
Must be compatible with sterilizing robotic reusable medical. devices such as the daVinci instruments
Literature Review
SC 3
Must meet FDA standards or is FDA 510 (k) approved
Literature Review
SC4
Must use H2O2/Hydrogen peroxide for Sterilant
Literature Review
SC 5
Must have multiple door configurations
Literature Review
SC 6
Must be validated to handle at least one Dual Channel Scope
Literature Review
SC 7
Must have non-Lumen quick cycle with run time under 24 minutes
Literature Review
SC 8
Shall provide a minimum 1-year warranty
Literature Review
SC 9
Must have comprehensive Support and maintenance plans
Literature Review
SC 10
Must provide training
Literature Review

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the SCs specified above.
The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the SCs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:
Full name and address of company;
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number;
Business Size;
Manufacturer or Distributor;
If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.
Country of Origin designation for all products;
Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale;
Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified SCs (if submitting an or-equal item);
Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.
Contractors submitting capability statements in response to this RFI must specifically address the questions outlined above. Generic capability statements that do not directly pertain to this RFI will not be considered. Additionally, links requesting capability statements or further information will not be accessed. All responses must be submitted as an actual file attachment.

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