Surgical Sterilizer

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Surgical Sterilizer to be used in deployed dentistry, veterinary, medical, and laboratory sets. The new surgical sterilizer must meet the detailed specifications provided in the document. The government anticipates awarding a single contract for four surgical sterilizers with options for three additional surgical sterilizers. Key characteristics of the sterilizer include FDA clearance, the ability to sterilize all surgical instrumentations, a chamber size of 12.0” dia. x 23.5” long, and an operating temperature range of 35°F to 130°F. The vendor will be required to provide a one-year manufacturer warranty, support the device for a minimum of five years, and ensure parts are available for an additional five years. • The device must be cleared by the FDA with a 510(k) approval if it is a Class II medical device. • The device must be able to sterilize all surgical instrumentations necessary to perform clinical procedures and surgeries. • The device must have a chamber size of 12.0” dia. x 23.5” long. • The device must have an operating temperature range of 35°F to 130°F. • The device must have a relative humidity of 80%, non-condensing. • The device must be configured in one or multiple reusable hardened transport cases with protective foam. • The vendor must provide a comprehensive list of all repair parts, clearly identifying those deemed high-failure items.