6515--Blister Oven 578-25-4-1059-1182

The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is procuring a specialized PDQ blister form infrared oven for the Edward J. Hines VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, to support rehabilitation services for prosthetics and orthotics fabrication. The solicitation (36C25225Q0697) seeks an infrared oven with specific technical requirements including eight 1000-watt emitters, digital temperature controllers, dual electric fans, vacuum line access point, interior lights, a large viewing window, and a powder-finished aluminum frame with at least 18 inches of clearance for bubble forming. The procurement also includes related equipment such as a Trautman Carver variable speed motor, carousel access holder, foot switch, and additional accessories. The contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Quotes were originally due on September 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT, with delivery expected by September 22, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 333994 for Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves multiple line items for the main oven unit and various accessories and equipment necessary for complete functionality. The equipment will be delivered to the Edward Hines VA Hospital Warehouse and will be funded through donated funds specifically earmarked for veteran support services. The specialized nature of this medical equipment indicates it is designed to enhance the hospital's capacity to provide prosthetic and orthotic services to veterans requiring rehabilitation support.