7910--VA Phoenix Walk Behind Scrubber
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26224Q1103
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs VA Phoenix Healthcare System Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Hestia Sim hestia.sim@va.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Phoenix Healthcare System is conducting a small business set-aside procurement for 3 walk-behind floor scrubbers under solicitation number 36C26224Q1103. The VA is seeking commercial items that meet specific salient characteristics, including requirements for the scrubber to be battery-powered with AGM battery, have a minimum cleaning rate of 25,000 sq ft/hour, a brush pressure minimum of 50 lbs, a noise rating of 71 dBA or less, and a minimum of 200 RPM brush rotation. The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19 for the acquisition of commercial items. Key dates include a deadline for questions on May 8, 2024 and a response due date of May 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 333310, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is the VA Phoenix Healthcare System located in Phoenix, AZ. The government is seeking to procure 3 walk-behind scrubbers to be delivered to this location, with shipping costs included in the pricing.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The Amendment #0001 against the Solicitation #36C26224Q1103 is issued
To post vendor s RFIs and VA s response, refer to page 4 for Q&A.
To post revised salient characteristics, refer to page 4 and 5.
To extend the offer due date from 5/10/2024 10am Pacific Local Time to 5/14/2024 10am Pacific Local Time.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
36C26224Q1103
VA Phoenix Walk Behind Scrubber
Q&A
Question #1: There are two battery options for the scrubber described: 242 Ah and 310 Ah. Does VA have a preference? What is the battery size needed?
Answer: VA Phoenix does not have any preference on battery size as long as the charger is a part of the package at no additional cost to the Government.
Question #2: Does VA require Lead Acid or AGM Battery?
Answer: VA Phoenix requires floor scrubbers to have AGM battery types in order to have a longer life (less battery replacement) and less charge cycle for its usage.
Question #3: The specifications call for a walk-behind unit that is capable of cleaning 38,900 sq ft per hour. For a 26-inch scrubber, this would require the operator to walk behind the machine at a speed of 3.4 mph for the full hour to achieve this. Since that is beyond the abilities of most janitorial equipment operators, we need clarification that this 38,900 sq ft cleaning specification is required. Since it is rare for an operator to walk more than 2.5 mph while cleaning a floor, and most equipment manufacturers build their equipment to match that, we believe this number is much higher than it needs to be. We feel a number closer to 25,000 sq ft is still high, but probably closer to actual usage.
Answer: VA Phoenix agrees with the vendor s concern and comments. Therefore, the minimum cleaning rate shall be changed to 25,000 sq ft per hour from 38,900 sq ft per hour.
Question #4: The specified max brush pressure required is 170 lbs. That is an extremely heavy force for a floor scrubber, that will strip a floor to the bare finish and damage most flooring materials. Most manufacturers of floor scrubbers max out their down pressure at less than 120 pounds with operators rarely using more than about 50 pounds. We would ask for clarification on this number as only one manufacturer that we know of makes a machine this size with that pressure.
Answer: VA Phoenix agrees with the vendor s concern and comments. Hence, the maximum scrub option shall be removed from the requirement/salient characteristic. Minimum brush pressure shall be decreased to 50lbs.
Question #5: Most manufacturers of floor scrubbers make machines that have brush speeds of 200 RPM. That is more than three times a second. There is no scrubbing benefit to having a higher spinning brush. Beyond 200 rpms, the machine gets into burnisher territory where you are stripping the floor, not scrubbing it.
Answer: VA agrees with the vendors feedback. The salient characteristic shall be revised to: Walk Behind Scrubber must have a minimum of 200 RPM rotation for efficient cleaning.
Question #5: Will VA accept refurbished equipment?
Answer: The equipment must be brand new.
In summary, following is the updated salient characteristics:
B.2 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Walk Behind Scrubber must be a walk behind.
Walk Behind Scrubber must be a battery powered with greater than 60 mins runtime. This must be verified through a product brochure or written confirmation from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Walk Behind Scrubber must have AGM Battery for a longer battery life (less battery replacement) and less charging cycle for its usage.
Walk Behind Scrubber must come with a charger.
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a minimum cleaning rate of 25,000 sq ft per hour.
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a brush pad pressure minimum of 50lb.
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a dba rating of 71 or less due to noise pollution.
Walk Behind Scrubber max height of 45 for safety issues. Anything higher, the using personnel won t be able to see around the scrubber.
Walk Behind Scrubber must provide cleaning width minimum of 26 .
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a minimum of 200 RPM rotation for efficient cleaning.
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a 21 Gal solution tank or bigger.
Walk Behind Scrubber must have a disc scrub head type.
Walk Behind Scrubber must be brand new.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26224Q1103
The Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix Healthcare System, Phoenix, AZ 85012 has a requirement for Walk-Behind Floor Scrubber. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at The VA Phoenix Healthcare System located in 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Shipping included in cost.
NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal , a description of the salient characteristics is outlined under section B.2 Salient Characteristics. The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.
Description
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NILFISK WALK SC750 ST 26D BEHIND SCRUBBER or equivalent walk-behind scrubber meeting salient characteristics
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The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333310, Size Standard 1,000 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.
Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Wednesday, May 8, 2024. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.
Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Hestia Sim, Contracting Specialist at Hestia.Sim@va.gov with " 36C26224Q1103, VA Phoenix Walk Behind Scrubber in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26224Q1103 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C26224Q1103.docx | DOCX document |
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