6515--Ultrasonic Cleaning System
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), specifically NCO 8, has issued a Presolicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to procure, install, validate, and train staff on a high-capacity, multi-chamber Ultrasonic Cleaning System for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the Orlando VA Medical Center. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The objective is to enhance throughput and processing efficiency for surgical instrumentation, particularly for da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical procedures. Offers are due March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
- Provision of one (1) new Triton Ultrasonic Cleaning System (or approved equal) with a minimum of two (2) independent cleaning chambers.
- Supply of racks, baskets, and fixtures optimized for da Vinci robotic instruments and standard surgical trays.
- On-site installation and calibration by certified technicians.
- Operational and maintenance training for SPS technicians and biomedical engineering staff.
- Execution of Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols, culminating in a formal Validation Package.
- Provision of all manufacturer documentation.
- Technical specifications include multi-frequency or tuned transducer technology, fully automated cycles, intuitive user interface, cycle report generation, and compliance with AAMI ST79:2017 and ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17664:2017.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Offer Due Date: March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: March 03, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Published Date: February 26, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a best value basis, considering technical acceptability, past performance, delivery, warranty, and price. Quotes must conform to the solicitation requirements and represent the best overall value to the Government.
Submission & Eligibility
- Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Faxed quotes are not permitted.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.
- Notes: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date. All questions must be submitted in writing via email.