6515--Sterile Drying Cabinet-RFQ
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), specifically the 244-Network Contract Office 4, is soliciting quotes for a Sterile Drying Cabinet (Model #DCC201101 or equivalent) for the Wilkes-Barre VAMC in Pennsylvania. This requirement supports the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) for reprocessing medical devices. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the procurement and installation of one Steris AMSCO Sterile Drying Cabinet Model #DCC201101 (or equivalent). Key deliverables include:
- Sterile Drying Cabinet: Must be intended for drying clean medical devices, feature a glass cabinet, touchscreen controls, freestanding welded 304 stainless steel construction, tempered glass doors, 9-18 removable shelves (25 lbs capacity each), internal LED lighting, removable stainless-steel drip pan, and comply with UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No.0, and CSA C22.2 No. 0.4 codes. It must be compatible with luer lock tubing, have a timer, temperature control (ambient to 136°F), door alarm, air purge connectors, 120 Vac/60 Hz/20 Amp electrical requirements, dimensions not exceeding 38" W x 31" D x 78" H, and at least 4 scope hangers.
- Door Swing Restricting Brackets: Four units required.
- Deinstallation: Removal and disposal of the existing drying cabinet.
- Installation: Seamless, turn-key installation of the new unit. Installation is scheduled for Friday after 8:00 PM and before Monday at 6:00 AM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees.
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Questions Due: February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern
- Quotes Due: March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Tyler Kraft (tyler.kraft@va.gov). The award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Factors considered include Technical Specifications, Price, and SDVOSB/VOSB Business Status. Required submission documents include an OEM Authorization Letter (if not OEM), Descriptive Literature, completed SF 1449 forms, and Representations and Certifications (including Buy American Certificate and Place of Manufacture).
Additional Notes
Delivery is FOB Destination to the Wilkes-Barre VAMC. Vendors are responsible for providing staff for loading and unloading. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.