6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one wheelchair washer unit that meets brand name or equal specifications. The wheelchair washer must include a wash pump of at least 3/4 horsepower and drain pump of at least 1/4 horsepower, capability to wash at least two chairs simultaneously including commode chairs and shower chairs, solid stainless steel construction of minimum 16-gauge thickness, fresh water systems for wash and rinse cycles, 360-degree swivel heavy-duty castors with brakes, emergency stop features, solid state electronics without fuses, and a minimum five-year warranty. The solicitation requires 300 washes per gallon of wash and rinse solution efficiency and includes two 20-foot heavy-duty hoses, operation and maintenance manuals, and installation instructions. Award will be made on a lowest-price, technically-acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning the government will select the lowest-priced offer that meets all mandatory technical requirements. Quotations are due by February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST and should be submitted to waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov with the solicitation number 36C25226Q0189 in the subject line.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contract values. The single wheelchair washer unit must be delivered to Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Payment will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, with invoices submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network system. No specific budget ceiling or estimated award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice.