6515--PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE - Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaner
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, is soliciting quotes for a Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaning unit for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one tabletop ultrasonic unit designed for cleaning complex surgical instruments. Key features include:
- Open basket, ultrasonic soak, and interior lumen flush system.
- Digital timer with Normal, Fast, and Ultrasonic only settings.
- Capacity to clean a minimum of 6 cannulated, 3 Da Vinci robotic, or 20 lbs of non-cannulated stainless steel surgical instruments simultaneously.
- Accommodation for various instrument sizes (1.7-12mm diameters).
- Stainless steel wash tank and removable lid.
- Specific dimensions: External (W: 33.5", D: 15.1", H: 16.7"), Chamber (W: 30", D: 8", H: 6").
- Maximum weight of 90 lbs (dry).
- Standard 110/120 VAC, 50-60Hz power; no separate plumbing or ventilation required.
- Includes a stainless steel utility table with locking casters and guard rails.
- All necessary accessory components.
- One-year support and preventative maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ), implied Fixed-Price for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing).
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies).
- Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: June 2, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Theresa Murray (theresa.murray@va.gov), with the Request for Quote number in the subject line. All questions must be submitted in writing to the same email address. Late quotes will not be accepted. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation factor, in accordance with the Statement of Need. Offerors must quote all items identified in the solicitation; failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Required submission documents include descriptive literature (item brochures/cut sheets), an OEM authorization letter, a Buy American Certificate, and Place of Manufacture certifications.