6515--NX EQ Sterilizer Unit Low Temperature (VA-26-00033650)
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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), through its Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA, is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for providing Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizers or equal. This market research aims to determine availability and technical capabilities for a potential agency-wide Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders. Responses are due January 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks low-temperature gaseous plasma sterilizers, specifically the Steris Corporation® V-Pro Max 2 or an equivalent, for delivery to VA medical centers and facilities nationwide. These sterilizers are used for heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices, utilizing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for sterilization.
Key Salient Characteristics (SCs) include:
- Sterilizer Units (CLINs 0001-0017): Must be freestanding, compatible with robotic reusable medical devices (e.g., daVinci instruments), FDA 510(k) approved, use H2O2 sterilant, have multiple door configurations, be validated for at least one dual channel scope, feature a non-Lumen quick cycle under 24 minutes, and provide a minimum 1-year warranty.
- Support & Maintenance (CLINs 0018-0026): Must include comprehensive support and maintenance plans.
- Training (CLINs 0027-0032): Must provide training. Vendors should also include all ancillary items necessary for the equipment's designed functionality.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Intended Contract Type: Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders.
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: January 5, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- NAICS Code: 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 employees).
- SAM Registration: All interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- SDVOSB/VOSB: Must be verified in the SBA VetCert database at the time of proposal submission.
- Required Information: Full company name/address, UEI, business size, manufacturer/distributor details (including manufacturer info if a distributor), country of origin, ability for national supply, and technical literature clearly demonstrating compliance with all Salient Characteristics for "or-equal" items. Additional beneficial product solutions are encouraged.
- Capabilities Statement: Encouraged but not required; must specifically address the outlined questions. Generic statements or links will not be considered.
Evaluation
Responses will be used to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. Salient Characteristics will be evaluated via literature review. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to award a contract.
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought is part of a continuous process to gather information on industry capabilities and is subject to change.