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Responses must be received no later than Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00AM EST. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTIT... Responses must be received no later than Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00AM EST. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). 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. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Steam Sterilizer for the Beckley VA Medical Center. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Amsco 400 26X37.5X48 Prevacuum Single Hinge Recessed, 1- Wall Lh Steam 208V/240V SR2222211011 GTIN: 00724995210199 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SR2222211011 0002 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ Atlas Transfer Carriage 26X37.5X48" (Amsco 400) AX0650230830000013 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AX0650230830000013 0003 2.00 EA _________________ _________________ 48" Atlas Loading Car AX068013081 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AX068013081 0004 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Install Loading Cart/Transfer Carriage SE601322 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SE601322 0005 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Install - Medium Sterilizer SE601852 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SE601852 0006 1.00 EA _________________ _________________ Deinstallation - Medium Sterilizers SE6018521 0007 1.00 EA _________________ _________________ Trade in STERIS Sterilizer TRADEINSTER LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: TRADEINSTER 0008 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 2 Year Total Care Medium Sterilizer SE0100153 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SE0100153 0009 1.00 EA _________________ _________________ Specialty Labor SE0000000023 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SE0000000023 GRAND TOTAL _________________ STATEMENT OF WORK Title of Project: AMSCO 400 SERIES STEAM STERILIZER This statement of work (SOW) describes the requirement for the need of the AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizer for use in the Sterile Processing Department. Description/Part Number: AMSCO 400 16X16X26 Pevacuum Single Sliding Recessed Steam Sterilizer/Autoclave Installation - Small Sterilizer Deinstallation - Small Sterilizer This SOW includes removal of the old equipment/sterilizer, and delivery & installation of the new AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizer. STERIS Corp will provide & coordinate the de-installation of the old equipment, and the installation of the new AMSCO 400 System. The service work will be scheduled ahead of time with facility management/staff of the Sterile Processing Department. All service work will be completed within the specified and agreed upon timeframe, to minimize interference with daily operations. Any service-related issues are to be communicated with the facility, so a resolution can be identified and agreed upon. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS The following is the list of specific requirements for the AMSCO 400 Series Sterilizer Prevacuum Single sliding Autoclave: The unit must be validated to sterilize up to two 25lb instrument trays. 12 programmable cycles include Immediate Use Prevac 4+1, Gravity and Liquids. Cycle names are customizable. The chamber is constructed of solid 316L stainless steel and carries a 15-year warranty. The pressure vessel has a full jacket design to minimize the formation of excess condensation on the chamber interior. Steam activated gasket requires no lubrication and is warranted for 2 years. The automated vertical sliding door is foot pedal activated for hands-free operation. Increased shelf clearance to accommodate larger sets. Enhanced display is located at ergonomic height and features large cycle countdown visible from 15 feet away. Ink on paper impact printer provides permanent cycle record. Utilities usage is minimized with multiple temperature sensors. System operation can be continuously monitored with STERIS Proconnect remote service monitoring. 2-Year total care services agreement-Total Care is all-inclusive service coverage; parts, labor and travel for all scheduled Preventive Maintenance inspections and unlimited repairs are included. Place of Performance: Dept. Of Veterans Affairs VAMC Beckley 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley WV, 25801 Beckley VAMC Receiving Warehouse is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM EST to 4:30 PM EST. All deliveries are to arrive during Beckley VAMC Receiving Warehouse business hours. Period of Performance: 90 Days ARO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Michael.Jones16@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.