6515--Autoclave Benchtop
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Microbiology Department in Tampa, Florida, is soliciting quotes for a Heidolph Tuttnauer laboratory line benchtop autoclave. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and includes delivery, installation, staff training, and a three-year warranty. The autoclave is critical for infection control and re-opening the BSL-3 laboratory for Mycobacterium species testing. Quotes are due May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Heidolph Tuttnauer laboratory line benchtop autoclave, complete with a stand, trays, and an integrated printer. Key specifications include:
- Capacity: 22.45-gallon stainless steel chamber.
- Temperature Range: 105°C to 134°C.
- Voltage: 230 V, three-phase.
- Features: Plug-n-play design, PID pressure control, automatic pressure-locking safety mechanism, four preprogrammed cycles (glass, plastic, liquid A, liquid B), up to 16 customizable cycles, and a water-saving system. No connection to building utilities is required.
- Services: Delivery, installation, and comprehensive training for staff on proper use and maintenance.
- Warranty: A three (3) year manufacturer industry warranty is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Delivery: Within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Place of Performance: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, submitted via email to Quentin.Ford@va.gov.
- Submission Method: Offerors must email a combined single PDF quote to Quentin.Ford@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. A comparative evaluation will be conducted primarily based on price. Past performance will be assessed as part of the contractor responsibility determination.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming their status as a Certified/Registered Distributor authorized to provide the OEM products. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business evaluation factors are included.
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Quentin Ford, Quentin.Ford@va.gov, 813-595-5964.