6515-- AMSCO CART AND UTENSIL WASHER/DISINFECTOR

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research, to make appropriate acquisition decisions, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following: Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector for Leavenworth VA Medical Center *** See Statement of Requirement below for details *** If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email UEI number GSA Contract (as applicable) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be

registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in VetCert at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is: veronica.flores@va.gov (913) 946 - 1167 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048. Statement of Requirement Cart and Utensil Washer Brand Name or Equal This uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. Offerors of equal products shall include equipment brochures which clearly define the equal product, or offer will not be considered. Any information submitted by an offeror for consideration will not be returned and will remain the property of the VA. All costs associated with submitting the above are the responsibility of the Contractor and all information provided must be submitted to the Contracting Officer. All offers must work with existing equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station and to meet standardization requirements throughout the hospital. General Description of Performance Requirements and Features of the System: A high-capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the efficient cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of case carts, containers, utensils, theater shoes, and other miscellaneous reusable items used in the care of patients. The Eastern Kansas Health Care System is requesting to purchase the Steris AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector or equal product. This request is needed to meet Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) Sterilization requirements. Steris is a product that has been used in the VA community and will be easy to operate. Items Needed: All Item Descriptions listed below correspond directly to a Steris AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector. Any items quoted must be equal to the Steris AMSCO 1215 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector. Requirements: Single (Pass-through) manual swing door the allotted space will only accommodate a single door configuration. Conformity to seismic building code requirements. Left-handed and right-handed swing door capabilities for opening direction. Pure Water: 3/4" NPT. Hot Water: 3/4" NPT. Cold Water: 1" NPT. Steam: 1" NPT. Condensate Return: 1" NPT. Compressed Air: 1/8" NPT. Ventilation: 152 mm (6") O.D. Drain: Recommended maximum 102 (4 ) [round or square] x 205 mm (8 ) [deep] floor sink. Dual monitoring system for monitoring water temperature and chemical injection parameters. Recommended (not required) Air Compressor: Electrical Compressor Motor: 208, 230 or 460 V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase. Spraying system providing maximum full load coverage and cycle time optimization. Sumpless solution delivery system. Chemical injection system: one for neutral or alkaline detergent, one for rinse or dry aid and one for descaler agent. Pure water line to meet stringent sterilization parameters. Automatic floor tilting system to ensure proper draining off of flat surfaces. ConnectAssure technology: Assists sterile processing departments with record keeping through automated collection and organization of cycle information. This will coincide with the move within both campuses to standardize equipment for automated functionality and record keeping. Emergency Stop push buttons Door interlock. Door engaged/secure until cycle complete. On/Off Switch. Allows operator to shut down control power and drain sump. Safety Door sensor: prevents a cycle from starting if doors are not fully engaged. Emergency door opening push button: Allows for safe operation and controlled disengagement if required by operator. Control System permitting cycle progression automatically through all designated phases asp programmed and stores all cycle data to prevent data loss in case of power disruption. Technical Specifications: The info listed below is for the AMSCO 1215 unit from Steris and does fit within the designated room that is approved for install of a cart washer. Any equal unit would need to also be of equal dimensions. 94 1/4 H (60 loading clearance H) x 70 W (34 Loading clearance W) x 77 D Noise level: 65 dB(A) Chamber Dimensions: W 37-1/8 X H 60 X D 66-1/8 Operating Dimensions: W 70 x H 94 -1/4 x L 74 Maximum Operating Weight (water, rack, load): 3203 lbs. Steam Heated Configurations: 200-208 V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz Electric Heated Configurations: 380-400 V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz *The dimensions of the room that has been identified for the install of cart washer follow: Height: 8 , Width: 11 , Depth: 17 Warranty: Standard Manufacturer s warranty Installation: Install costs should include evening/weekend install labor costs and should be included in the quote, similar to what is attached with this cart washer packet. VA Medical center Address: Delivery date within 60 days is appropriate. 8/30/2023 Delivery Location: Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center Warehouse Bldg. 41 4104 4th Street Trafficway Delivery to Warehouse Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-682-2000 ext. 62713 Facility Point of Contact: Will be provided at the time of the award.