36C26225Q1176_1.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Choo, Sam Sam.choo@va.gov Sam.choo@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Albuquerque VA Medical Center

1501 San Pedro Dr SE

Albuquerque NM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Albuquerque Healthcare System, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medica Center is seeking sources capable of providing computerized linen and scrub management equipment for storage of and maintaining the inventory of scrubs and lines (two combination dispenser/receiving units, one large volume dispensing unit, one large volume receiving unit from IPA or Equal). Installation and training will be required as well as Web-Based Management Software and server updated.:

1. IPA Model Info:

2. All equipments must work with and compatible with Clearview software, and ATO & TRM approved.

3. One (1) Large Volume Scrub Dispenser w/Touchscreen

· Mechanical Steel Vending Cabinet with web-based tracking technology

· Standard electrical plug.

· Holds 128 sets of clean scrub suits.

· Restricts access to scrub suits to only authorized users. Utilizes a credit system to receive clean scrubs and requires return of soiled scrubs to add back to available credits for each authorized individual.

· Each internal slot holds a set of scrubs (pants and top) or one jacket.

· Machine must not move the scrub/linen internally to prevent potential failure points or jamming

· Dispense clean scrub sets to authorized users in less than 5 seconds

· Machine must be filled by designated VA staff with VA owned scrubs.

· Dispenser must be able to be placed separately from soiled receiver unit.

4. One (1) Large Volume Remote Receiver, Packer, w/Touchscreen

· Mechanical Steel Soiled Scrub Collection Cabinet with web-based tracking technology

· Standard electrical plug.

· Capacity of 140 soiled scrubs with two (2) large doors to facilitate in removal of soiled scrubs.

· Restricts access to scrub suits to only authorized users. Utilizes a credit system to receive clean scrubs and requires return of soiled scrubs to add back to available credits for each authorized individual.

· Must be able to identify that both pieces (top and pant) of soiled scrub suits are returned.

· Must take an internal digital picture of each deposit to ensure that only scrub suits are returned to the machine.

· Must be able to be placed in a location separate from clean dispensing cabinet.

5. Two (2) Dispenser/Receiver Units, w/Touchscreen

· Automated Combination Unit Dispenses and Receives Scrub Suits in a single Location.

· Mechanical Steel Vending Cabinet with web-based tracking technology.

· standard electrical plug.

· Holds 64 clean sets of scrubs

· Restricts access to scrub suits to only authorized users. Utilizes a credit system to receive clean scrubs and requires return of soiled scrubs to add back to available credits for each authorized individual.

· Must have the capability of dispensing clean scrub suits and receiving soiled scrub suits in the same machine.

· Each internal slot holds a set of scrubs (pants and top) or one jacket.

· Machine must not move the scrub set internally to prevent potential failure points and jamming.

· Dispense clean scrub sets to authorized users in less than 5 seconds (under normal conditions).

6. DELIVERY

· Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the VA – New Mexico VA Health System, Albuquerque, NM 87108 on TBD.

7. INSTALLATION

· contractor shall be responsible for a complete installation. Facility must drill the holes for the bracket mounting system, Installation to be completed by the contractor shall take place during normal working hours as stated in Paragraph VIII unless otherwise agreed upon with the COTR. Installation work shall be scheduled with the COTR who will be responsible to coordinate the work described herein. If site prep is required by the VA, this work will be coordinated between the contractor and the COTR.

· Install all equipment to manufacturer’s specifications maintaining Federal, and Local safety standards

· Installation must be completed TBD. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. All federal holidays, excluded.

· If there is an operational conflict with installation, night or weekend installation may be required

· Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any construction associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. The packing materials will be placed in the facility provided dumpster.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

1.1 SITE VISIT: Not applicable.

1.2 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Quotes shall be received no later than Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT. NO EXTRA TIME WILL BE GIVEN. All quotes must be electronically sent to sam.choo@va.gov. Please reference RFQ 36C26225Q1176 in the subject line. Files should be sent in PDF format and no larger than 10MB or they will be automatically rejected by the server. Vendor shall expect a confirmation e-mail indicating offer was successfully received by the Government. The Government is not responsible for rejected e-mails that exceed the mail capacity. Telephone and fax responses shall NOT be accepted. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. Vendor must include the SAM UEI number on their quote. Also, for SDVOSB and VOSB verification, please confirm your business is registered with the U.S Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

1.3 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS: All questions must be received by Wednesday, July 23, 2025, by 1:00 pm EDT. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to sam.choo@va.gov with “RFQ 36C26225Q1176 Question” in the subject line. Questions received after the stated date and time may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

1.4 DISCUSSIONS WITH OFFERORS: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the best interest of the Government. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

1.5 SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Submission of Required Documents listed herein is a condition precedent to award of a contract. In general, LIMIT your response to no more than ten (10) type written pages with a 11pt font-size and Arial font-type, including, at a minimum, the following documentation:

1.5.1 SF1449 a. Complete 30a, b and c; Signature, Print Name & Title of Signer, Date Signed

1.5.2 B.3; Unit Price, Amount

1.5.3 E.3

1.5.4 E.11

1.5.5 E.12

1.5.6 SF30 Amendments (If Amendments are issued) a. Complete15a, b and c; Signature, Print Name & Title of Signer, Date Signed

1.5.7 Other documents required in accordance with guidance provided in the Additional Submissions section below (LOS, etc).

1.5.8 *Electronic Signatures and Dates are acceptable. (or acknowledge via email)

2. Quote Submission: The contractors shall email electronic portable document format(.pdf) or Microsoft Excel (.xls) format. The quote shall be valid for 60 days.

3. ***Additional Submissions: Offeror must be an authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed supplies at the time quotes are due. Offeror must submit, WITH ITS QUOTE, an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM demonstrating its “authorized” status that is dated no more than 90 days prior to the date established in this solicitation as the “Submission of Offers” deadline. *F.O. B is Destination, shipping cost must be included in item prices.

4. Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information should be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government’s receipt of the contractor’s quote.

(End of Provision)

See attached document: 36C26225Q1176.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice