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

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.