6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is procuring one wheelchair washer unit for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin. This firm fixed price solicitation will be conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19, with the Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25226Q0189 posted on February 2, 2026, and offers due by 15:00 Central Time on February 10, 2026. The equipment must meet stringent salient characteristics including a minimum 3/4 horsepower wash pump, 1/4 horsepower drain pump, 16-gauge stainless steel construction with no galvanized piping, capability to wash at least two chairs simultaneously, fresh water system with 300 washes per gallon efficiency, one-button operation, fail-proof water fill within 45 seconds, and a minimum five-year warranty. The reference brand is the MEDCO 64X (Manufacturer Part No. MEDCO 64X, CSN: 6530-439550), though equivalent products will be considered. The contracting officer, Waymon McNeal, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries regarding this procurement.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities as classified under NAICS Code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). The MEDCO EQUIPMENT, INC. MEDCO 64X represents the specified brand name reference, though contractors may propose equal alternatives that meet all stated salient characteristics. While no explicit budget range is provided in the presolicitation notice, the procurement involves a single unit of specialized medical equipment with comprehensive requirements including two 20-foot heavy duty hoses, setup and instruction packet, and emergency safety features. The eight-day response window from the February 2 posting to the February 10, 2026 deadline allows limited time for small businesses to prepare and submit competitive offers for this equipment acquisition.