6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25226Q0189
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tomah VA Medical Center Tomah, Wisconsin 54660, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors to supply a wheelchair washer for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. This sources sought notice is seeking responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, small businesses, and other than small business firms capable of providing a MEDCO 64X wheelchair washer or equivalent product. Key requirements include a minimum 3/4 horsepower wash pump, 1/4 horsepower drain pump, solid stainless steel construction of at least 16 gauge, a five-year warranty, the ability to wash at least two chairs simultaneously, solid state electronics without fuses, and comprehensive safety features including an emergency stop switch and emergency door switch. Interested vendors must submit written responses by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 14, 2026, including company name, address, point of contact, business category, capability statement, and manufacturer distribution documentation. This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a formal request for quote; the VA will use the responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is not restricted to any particular business category. The MEDCO brand serves as the reference standard, though equivalent products meeting all specified technical requirements are acceptable. The solicitation seeks one unit of the wheelchair washer equipment, with responses being used to assess market capacity and vendor availability rather than to solicit binding price quotations. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) and is classified under PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this market research notice, as the VA is still in the preliminary stage of determining feasibility and vendor capability to meet the stringent technical specifications outlined for this specialized medical equipment.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
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The NCO 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214, is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide a Brand Name or Equal Wheelchair Washer to the Tomah VA Medical Center 500 E. Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660-3105.
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Brand Name
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES
Manufacturer
Manufacturer Part No
QUANTITY
Wheelchair Washer
MEDCO EQUIPMENT, INC
64X CSN: 6530-439550
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General Requirements:
Salient Characteristics: (Brand Name or Equal)
Brand Name: MEDCO 64X CSN: 6530-439550
Must not have galvanized piping
Wash Pump shall not be less than 3/4 horse power
Drain Pump shall not be less than 1/4 horse power
Shall include an inside emergency exit
Shall include no less than five (5) year warranty
Minimum of 300 washes per gallon of wash and rinse
Washer shall wash no less than two chairs at a time
Must also be able to wash commode chairs, shower chairs, walkers, carts, etc.
Shall have solid state electronics - no fuses
Must use fresh water system for wash & rinse cycle - no re-used water
Minimum of 16 gauge stainless steel construction
Shall have four 360 degree swivel heavy duty castors with brake
Must include emergency stop switch and emergency door switch
Shall have a 45 second maximum water fill time - fail-proof non-mechanical (no over flow possibilities)
Safety door must be of solid stainless steel
Low maintenance - no filters to replace
Shall be a One button operation
Must include no less than two (2) 20 foot heavy duty hoses
Must include Set-up and instruction packet
All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,
INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:
Company name.
Address.
Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).
FSS / SEWP Contract number, if applicable.
UIE number.
Tax ID number.
Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.
A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.
Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.
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Submit responses to the Contracting Specialist, Waymon McNeal, at Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Central Standard Time), 14 January 2026.
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36C25226Q0189 Wheelchair Washer shall be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement.
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TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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The NAICS Code 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1000 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25226Q0189.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6515--Wheelchair Washer 36C25226P0235 / 676-26-2-6969-0028 / 676-A60049 | Award Notice | |
| 6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal | Solicitation | |
| 6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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