The VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA requires brand-name-only Reprocessing Sinks for use in a medical environment. The requirement includes removal of an existing sink system, installation of the new reprocessing sinks, and one year of preventative care. The sinks are specialized, USA-manufactured by Steris Corporation for decontaminating and cleaning gastrointestinal endoscopes.

The VA-CIHCS requires brand-name-only Steris Medivators 61 GI Reprocessing Sinks for its Sterile Processing Services department to improve decontamination and cleaning of GI endoscopes. The equipment will replace outdated, ergonomically inadequate sinks, improving workflow and reducing staff injury risk. The purchase includes the equipment, installation, configuration, and training services. Brand-name-only Steris Medivators 61 sinks are required to meet the minimum specifications. Installation must be completed within 30 days of the award date.