Sources Sought Notice Instrument Dryer DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Response Instructions: Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page. Submit your response via email to: barron.long@va.gov Submit your response NLT 12:00 (MST) on Monday, June 23rd Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 1000 employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List; Information Requested from Industry: In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List. Vendor Name: SAM UEI #: Name of Manufacturer: Manufacturer Address: Manufacturing Country of Origin Estimated Delivery Time: ___________________________________________________ SAC FSS contract number Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name POC Phone Number: POC Email Address: STATEMENT OF WORK CHEYENNE VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Background: The Cheyenne VA Healthcare System (CVAHCS) Sterile Processing Department needs 1 additional Instrument Drying Cabinet due to increased processing needs. Objectives/Scope: The objective of the request is to purchase 1 additional Instrument Drying Cabinet with install for the CVAHCS located at 2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Salient Characteristics: Characteristics of Instrument Drying Cabinet Shall be compliant with AAMI ST91, AAMI ST79 and AORN guidelines for cleaning and care of surgical instruments. Shall offer extra-large capacity with at least 15 half width stainless steel shelves. Shall offer flexible scope drying options for up to 49 tubes. Shall include lumen drying system to dry 10 or more robotic surgical instruments at one time. Shall include pump housing and scope holder assembly Shall offer HEPA filter that is changeable that filters more than 99% of particles =/> 0.3 microns. Shall offer fully customizable shelfs placement. Shall offer removable drip trays. Shall offer touchscreen activated controls for user to monitor and change temperature and monitor cycle status. Shall offer exterior dimensions ~ 47.5 w x 35.5 d x 85 h Shall offer an interior volume of ~40.4ft Shall offer tempered glass window in doors Shall offer chamber and base made of Stainless steel. Shall offer a powder coat and stainless-steel finish. Shall offer electrical requirements: dedicated 120V, 30A circuity with locking receptacle NEMA L5-30R, heater wattage 2.5kW, 60Hz frequency, 11 10/3 SOOW Cord and 30A plug NEMA L5-30P, and operating current/power of 25A. Shall offer a min. of 2-year warranty that covers a min. of parts and labor. Shall include shipping. Shall not be set up for pass through. Shall offer horizontal airflow drying pattern. Shall offer vertical internal chamber. Shall offer shelves that support up to 40lbs. each Shall offer user education Items Requested: (QTY 1) Medical Device Dryer (QTY 1) Install (QTY 2) 2-year warranty (QTY 1) HEPA Filter System (QTY 15) half width stainless steel shelves (QTY 2) Drip trays (QTY 1) Tube drying rack (QTY 1) Installation prep (QTY 1) Lumen drying system for 10 or more robotic surgical instruments at one time (QTY 1) User interface, pump housing and scope holder assembly Deliverables or Delivery Schedule The equipment shall be delivered to following address: Cheyenne VA Healthcare System ATTN: Sterile Processing/Vicki Woods 2360 E. Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001 The vendor will have delivered by designated carrier who has extensive training on how to best handle the complex equipment needs and ensure safe and timely delivery of the products. During Duty hours will be 8 AM to 3 PM. The Government recognized US holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.
