6515--Stand-Alone Drying Cabinet
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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 Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) to identify qualified sources for one Stand-Alone Drying Cabinet for the Oklahoma VA Medical Center (OKCVAMC). This RFI aims to gather industry information and capabilities for a critical piece of equipment designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of surgical instrument reprocessing. Responses are due by June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single Stand-Alone Drying Cabinet to be used in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) at the Oklahoma City VAHCS. This cabinet is essential for properly drying sensitive surgical instruments, such as light cords, drills, batteries, and cameras, after manual cleaning and before sterilization or high-level disinfection. Proper drying is crucial to prevent microbial growth, maintain compliance with industry standards (AAMI ST79, CDC, IFUs), and extend the life of expensive surgical equipment.
Key specifications for the drying cabinet include:
- 38 inches (965 MM) in height with 18 shelves.
- Interlocking tempered glass doors with LED lighting per shelf.
- Stainless-steel drip pan(s) and adjustable leveling feet.
- Optional HEPA Filtered Air Purge with pre-filter and tubing with luer lock connectors for lumened devices.
- Timer Countdown for each shelf, managed via a 10-inch Touchscreen.
- Precise temperature control (ambient to 136°F / 58°C), with supervisor lock option.
- Door alarm if left open for 45 seconds, isolated chamber, and energy-saving features.
- Power requirement: 120 Vac, 60Hz, 20 Amp standard duplex receptacle.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for market research purposes.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. Industry is invited to suggest alternative NAICS codes.
- Response Due: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, by 3:00 PM MST.
- Published: June 10, 2026.
- Delivery Location: Oklahoma City VA Medical Center – SPS/Nursing Service, 921 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a response not exceeding 8 pages, including a cover letter. Submissions should be sent via email to Peyton.Wilkerson1@va.gov.
Required information includes:
- Vendor Name, SAM UEI #, Manufacturer Name and Address.
- Estimated Delivery Time and SAC FSS contract number (if applicable).
- Vendor Point of Contact (POC) Name and Phone Number.
- A Capabilities/Qualifications Statement, including an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) / Salient Characteristics List.
- Responses considered business sensitive should be marked as "Proprietary Information."
Additional Notes
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a binding contract. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their submission.