Pre-solicitationPosted Jul 27, 2026·Responses due Aug 7, 2026

6515--Brand Name or Equal To Steam Sterilizer RFQ SDVOSB SET ASIDE

Veterans Affairs · 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
339113
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C24926Q0330
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
PSC
6515
Place
Lexington, KY, USA
Contact
Kristie Collins (Kristie.Collins@va.gov)
CSV Email

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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24926Q0330 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jul 27, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
  • Jul 27, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
  • Jul 27, 2026
    Solicitation
    Open
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 14, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026, middle of the range Aug 23, 2026.
Measured from 131 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 339113 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Jul 27, 2026).

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What the notice says

THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, located at 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, anticipates issuing a solicitation Request for Quotation (RFQ) on or about 07/27/2026 for EQUAL or better Steam Sterilizers on behalf of the Troy Bowling Campus VA Medical Center, located in Lexington, KY. SET-ASIDE: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliances and Supplies Manufacturing SBA SIZE STANDARD: 800 Employees PSC: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equip… (show all)

ment, and Supplies Contractors claiming to be SDVOSB MUST be verified in Small Business Search at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ GENERAL: This is a supply contract to deliver & install 3 sterilizers into existing footprint without complete stoppage of workload in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). Description of Use: The Lexington VA Health Care System needs 3 sterilizers for the primary SPS area at the Troy Bowling campus to reprocess reusable medical devices to support 8 operatories and 10+ surgery clinics. Background: The existing sterilizers have reached end of life. Sterilizers must be replaced within the existing space and with current utilities. Technical Specifications: Equipment shall meet the following specifications brand name or equal: Can be operated and maintained within VHA Directive 1116(2) Can sterilize reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer s IFU and VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must fit within current space requirements and utilize current facility utilities. Vendors must visit site to verify this. The vendor must provide any stainless-steel paneling that is needed to ensure finished space is in compliance with VHA Directive 1116(2). Steam sterilizers must be pre-vacuum. Steam condensate samples must be able to be taken from the steam sterilizers. Steam filters must be included with each sterilizer. The 2 larger sterilizers must be able to hold a minimum of 15 trays and a minimum of 375 pounds. The 1 smaller sterilizer must be able to hold a minimum of 2 trays and a minimum of 75 pounds. Steam sterilizers must have a user manual. The 2 larger sterilizers must have external loading/transfer carriages. Sterilizer carriages must be height adjustable and have at least 3 shelves, at least 2 shelves must be height adjustable. Sterilizers must be able to process trays 7.5 tall. The 1 smaller sterilizer must have at least 2 inner racks. All items must be packaged in a way that prevents damage during shipment. Delivery must be coordinated with installation as storage will be unavailable. All installation, configuration, and validation of equipment must be provided. Vendor must be able to install units in a manner that does not cause a complete work stoppage for Sterile Processing. Staff training provided on use and user level maintenance. Items shall be shipped to: Lexington VA Health Care System Troy Bowling Campus Attn: Rachel K Hall, 150BC 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502 NOTE: THE STEAM STERILIZERS MUST FIT WITHIN CURRENT SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND UTILIZE CURRENT FACILITY UTILITIES. Items to be received are as follows brand name or equivalent: Item # Mfg Part # Description QTY 0001 SR2322211011 Amsco 400 26X37.5X60 Prevacuum Single Hinge Recessed, 1- Wall Lh Steam 208V/240V 2 0002 AX070013081 GTIN: 00724995150624 26X37.5X60 Atlas Loading Car 4 0003 AX0660230830000013 GTIN: 00724995150631 Atlas Transfer Carriage 26X37.5X60" (Amsco 400) 4 0004 SE601852 Install - Medium Sterilizer 2 0005 SE6018521 Deinstallation - Medium Sterilizers 2 0006 SE6045100071 Disposal of Sterilizers and Generators 2 0007 SE601322 Install Loading Cart/Transfer Carriage 4 0008 SE61141 Steam Sample Pro Installation Package 2 0009 11037046 STERIS CLEAN FLOW PRO KIT 2 0010 SR0201210011 GTIN: 00724995209506 Amsco 400 20X20X38 Prevacuum Single Sliding Recessed Steam 1 0011 FV021011 Amsco 400 Series 20 X 20 X 38 Rack & Two Shelves, Single Door 1 0012 FV020012 GTIN: 00724995150518 Amsco® 400/Lab 250/Century 20X20X38" Intermediate Shelf 1 0013 SE011062 Install Small Sterilizer 1 0014 SE6018421 Deinstallation - Small Sterilizers 1 0015 SE6045100071 Disposal of Sterilizers and Generators 1 0016 SE61141 Steam Sample Pro Installation Package 1 0017 11057770 KIT,CLEAN FLOW & WTR COOL 1 Turnkey Services: Proposal shall include all services required to (1) deliver, unbox, and set in place the new equipment; (2) uninstall, remove, and dispose of old equipment; (3) install, configure, and validate the new equipment; (4) provide end-user training; and (5) remove all packaging material and trash created by installation. Period of Performance and Delivery Schedule: Equipment delivery and installation should be scheduled with the SPS AO, SPS PSA, or SPS Chief within 10-12 weeks of award. Equipment shall be delivered in conjunction with the start of installation. Storage is unavailable. Special Requirements: Integrity of the sterile processing department must be maintained at all times: utilizing barriers, PPE, etc. to maintain compliance. Vendor will be responsible for ICRA barriers. Equipment must fit within current space requirements and utilize current facility utilities. Site Visits are acceptable. Sterile Processing must remain in operation. Only one sterilizer at a time can be taken out of service for long periods. Two of the three sterilizers can be taken out of service if less than 3 days. Access panels must be maintained on both sides. Current sensors, switches, and shut offs must be maintained. Completed space must be compliant with Sterile Processing standards (e.g. no gaps/holes in wall, material can be cleaned/disinfected). Vendor is responsible for any additional stainless steel needed to fill gaps. Vendor will have an education specialist on-site on the day of installation for any questions on the function, use, and maintenance of the equipment. Formal training and training materials will be provided for 35 staff. All items will include a one-year warranty to cover all maintenance and malfunctions for the first year after installation. Performance Standards: All supplies and services should be provided in accordance with this SOW and applicable state, local, and federal laws. IMPORTANT NOTICE: VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (NOV 2022) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIPlisted SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219 73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219 74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act. Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill in check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]: [] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end ite

Who won similar work

1015 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Veterans Affairs), same NAICS 339113.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
Edwards Lifesciences LLC · $EW227$16.0MOct 16, 2026
SUNRISE MEDICAL (US) LLC54$1.4MOct 16, 2026
RED ONE MEDICAL DEVICES LLC39$5.2MOct 13, 2026
Trillamed LLC31$17.8MSep 10, 2026
ERA HEALTH LLC29$1.3MJul 12, 2026
MEDTRONIC USA INC23$1.0MAug 13, 2026
DME SERVICES LLC22$704KSep 17, 2026
WMK, LLC21$18.2MOct 16, 2026
MEDTRONIC INC18$706KJul 23, 2026
VETERANS HEALTHCARE SUPPLY SOLUTIONS, INC14$28.0MOct 13, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • $8K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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