6515--Research Equip (LAMb) - Medium Steam Sterilizer - BOISE | EDA: 9/25/26

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Veterans Affairs Department is seeking to procure a Medium Steam Sterilizer for research purposes at their Boise facility. The core objective of this procurement is to enhance the organization's research capabilities by providing essential sterilization equipment that meets specific operational requirements. The sterilizer will be utilized in laboratory settings, ensuring that all research materials are properly sterilized to maintain safety and compliance with health standards.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the RPO East (36C24E). The location for this procurement is Boise, PA, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Lynn M Portman, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 4, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 7, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not explicitly mentioned
• Performance Period: Not explicitly mentioned

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not specified in the provided information. Additionally, there is no estimated contract value or budget range mentioned. There are no details regarding option years.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• There are no specific security clearances mentioned.
• No set-aside restrictions (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or small business) are noted.
• There are no geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements specified.
• Minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are not detailed.
• Bonding or insurance requirements are not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
While specific technical skills or methodologies are not explicitly outlined, bidders should possess expertise in providing laboratory sterilization equipment, particularly steam sterilizers, and demonstrate familiarity with relevant health and safety standards applicable to research environments.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the provision and installation of the Medium Steam Sterilizer. However, specific milestones, reporting requirements, and performance metrics or service-level agreements are not detailed in the provided information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been explicitly stated. There is no indication of the weighting or priority of evaluation factors such as technical approach, past performance, or price. It is unclear whether the evaluation will follow a best-value or lowest-price technically acceptable approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications that may enhance a bidder's competitiveness are not specified. However, experience in supplying similar laboratory equipment and any relevant certifications may be advantageous in the evaluation process.

In summary, bidders should ensure compliance with mandatory requirements, particularly registration in SAM.gov, and demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in laboratory sterilization equipment to assess their fit for this opportunity.