7910--floor polishing machine

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is procuring two Chariot(TM) 2 iGloss 20 floor burnishing machines for the Asheville VA Medical Center. The solicitation seeks brand name or equal equipment with specific technical requirements including 36V power systems with 3 x 12V/234 Ah AGM batteries and on-board chargers, high-speed burnishing capabilities operating at 1500-2000 RPM, active dust collection, and commercial-grade performance suitable for hospital environments. The machines must meet dimensional specifications of 42-46 inches long, 22-24 inches wide, and 50-54 inches high, with a gross vehicle weight between 828-900 pounds and low noise operation levels. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror with the lowest price that meets all technical requirements using FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. Critical dates include a quote submission deadline of August 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT, with technical questions having been due by August 11, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The contract requires delivery of two floor burnishing machines to the Asheville VA Medical Center in North Carolina by September 30, 2025. The base period of performance runs from August 18, 2025 through September 30, 2025, providing a tight timeline for procurement and delivery. The equipment must be suitable for immediate operational use upon delivery and meet commercial use standards appropriate for hospitals and office environments. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Zanona Pickett at the VA Network Contracting Office 6.