3695--laundry equipment - madison, WI

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center is seeking to procure comprehensive laundry equipment for the Madison VA Medical Center through Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79725Q0002. The procurement involves seven major equipment items, including washer-extractors, drying and conditioning dryers, folding machines, a steam garment tunnel finisher, a thermal fluid flatwork ironing system, and a blanket folder system. The VA will evaluate quotes from qualified vendors based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation. Quotes will only be considered from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are listed on the VetCert platform and classified under NAICS code 333310. The formal RFQ is expected to be issued around March 7, 2025, with responses likely due by April 7, 2025, and interested vendors must represent themselves as a small business concern at the time of submission.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with the contract being awarded to the most responsible quoter who can meet all technical requirements. The total contract duration is 320 days after the effective date, which includes delivery, installation, and two days of onsite shakedown and training at the Madison VA Medical Center located at 2500 Overlook Terrace. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a significant investment in modernizing the medical center's laundry infrastructure. The solicitation covers multiple pieces of specialized industrial laundry equipment, each with specific technical specifications regarding capacity, controls, safety features, and integration requirements. Potential bidders must ensure they are registered and verified on the VetCert platform and meet the small business classification for the designated NAICS code to be eligible for consideration.