36L79726Q0009 0002 - Q A Responses.pdf

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0002 08-18-2026

36L797

Department of Veterans Affairs Enterprise Procurement Office Acquisition Service 7 Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines, IL 60141

To all Offerors/Bidders

36L79726Q0009

07-22-2026

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Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79726Q0009 is amended to provide Answers to Questions on page 2-5 of this amendment as a result of Questions submitted by interested parties.

Maria E. Alba Contract Specialist

RFQ 36L79726Q0009

Amendment # 0002

The following are Questions and Answers pertaining to subject RFQ answered by VA:

Question 1.

“Section E.2 – Evaluation of Quotes – 3. Technical Documentation/ Information – Space Utilization

A minimum requirement around all non-moving pieces is a space allowance of 24 inches. Egress above 24 inches shall be detailed. The minimum requirement around all moving pieces is a space allowance of 36 inches.”

To accommodate existing equipment placement and maximize operational space in the laundry, can you please clarify if current spacing between and around machines can be maintained?

Answer 1.

Yes, the spacing between and around the machines can be maintained.

Question 2.

“Section B.2 – Statement of Work – 2. Site Specific Project Requirements – 2.10 All areas of the epoxy floor that is exposed due to the removal or relocation of braces, supports, and equipment shall be replaced with the same material.”

The site does not have epoxy floors. Can you please clarify if this statement can be removed?

Answer 2.

Yes, Statement of Work section 2.10 is hereby removed as a requirement.

Question 3.

“Section B.2 – Statement of Work – 5. Electrical Requirements – 5.4.5 Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) shall be installed for all equipment supplied.

(Minimum 2-hour back-up).”

Can you please confirm if the Uninterrupted Power Supply is intended for use for only the central washer control system?

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Answer 3.

Yes, UPS is required for only the central washer control system.

Question 4.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0001

Furnish and install two (2) each 400/500-pound production gas heated dryers with external to the machine lint collection.”

Per the site visit on August 4th, 2026, it was clarified with the site that the existing roof top lint collector will be removed, and it was acceptable to install a new dryer with an internal lint screen with an external to the dryer lint collection point. Can you please confirm this scope is accurate to the formal solicitation?

Answer 4.

Confirmed. The proposed configuration is acceptable. The existing rooftop lint collector will be removed. The new dryers shall utilize an internal lint screen with an external-to-the-dryer lint collection point, as described in the clarification. The solicitation shall be revised as necessary to reflect this requirement.”

Question 5.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0001

The 400/500-pound dryers shall be non-pass thru with 2-way tilting for loading and unloading.”

The existing machines are currently pass thru machines. Are the dryers to be pass-thru or non-pass thru machines?

Answer 5.

The dryers shall be pass-through machines and shall integrate with the facility's existing conveyor-based laundry system/workflow. The solicitation language identifying the dryers as non-pass-through will be revised at the time of award. The required loading, unloading, and tilting configuration shall support the existing pass-through conveyor operation.

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Question 6.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0002 Large Washer Extractors A staph barrier wall shall be built around the washers (or other suitable/approved arrangement for soiled separation) and into the system to prevent cross-contamination.”

Per the site visit on August 4th, 2026, it was discussed that the existing staph barrier wall would remain, with the existing glass staph barrier wall to be cleaned, and any cracked or shattered glass will be replaced. The contractor will remove a portion of the wall for the removal and installation of the washer extractors, maintaining a separation between the soiled side and clean side of the laundry.

Answer 6.

Confirm, that the existing staph barrier wall is to remain, with the existing glass staph barrier wall to be cleaned, and any cracked or shattered glass will be replaced. The contractor will remove a portion of the wall for the removal and installation of the washer extractors, maintaining a separation between the soiled side and clean side of the laundry.

Question 7.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0002 Large Washer Extractors – Ordering Data – 3.

The existing washer loading chutes shall be rebuilt and used with the new split pocket pass through type washer. The contractor will provide new washer loading chutes that will accommodate the equipment offered.”

There are no existing washer loading chutes. Can this statement be removed from the solicitation requirements?

Answer 7.

There are no existing washer loading chutes. The facility currently utilizes an overhead rail system for loading the washer extractors. Therefore, the requirement in Section B.3, Item #0002, Ordering Data – 3, requiring existing washer loading chutes to be rebuilt and reused will be removed from the SOW at time of award.

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Amendment # 0002

Question 8.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0002 Large Washer Extractors – Ordering Data – 4.

Multiple compartment minimum of 3, split pocket pass through type.”

The site currently has 2 and 4 pocket machines. Can you please specify if replacing the washers with like for like pockets is acceptable?

Answer 8.

Yes, it is acceptable.

Question 9.

“Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0003 – Blanket Folder System – k The blanket stacker conveyor shall operate as an integral part of the blanket folder cross-folder.

Section B.3 – Technical Specifications – Item #0003 – Blanket Folder System – n The blanket stacker shall be color touch screen controls and information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics / microprocessor controlled.”

Can you please validate if the stacker is incorporated as an integral part of the blanket folding system, if one color touch screen on the blanket folder (that operates both the blanket folder and stacker) is acceptable for this system.

Answer 9.

Yes, a single color touchscreen control interface is acceptable, provided the stacker is fully integrated with the blanket folding system and the single interface provides all required automatic and manual operation, self-testing, fault display, diagnostic, and system control functions for both the folder and stacker.