Baltimore VAMC Washer/Decontamination

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 seeks to procure two washer-disinfectors and one cart washer for the Sterile Processing Service at VA Maryland Health Care System Baltimore VA Medical Center, with quotations due September 21, 2026. This is an unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order with no set-aside applied.

Place of performance is Baltimore, MD 21201. The washer-disinfectors must feature a minimum 10-inch touchscreen operating panel, frequency-controlled wash pump with automatic water usage adjustment, integrated data storage for over 1,000 wash cycles, external dimensions not exceeding 72.5"H x 35.5"W x 37.0"L, and a thermal disinfection A0 level of at least 3,000. The cart washer must complete a full wash-rinse-dry cycle in 8 minutes or less with water usage of 8 gallons or less per cycle, dual steam-to-air heat exchangers, and specified chamber dimensions. Both equipment types require low-pressure/high-volume wash technology, dual flowmeters, network capability, and either 3-phase 480V or 208V operation. All deliveries must be FOB Destination with estimated completion not to exceed 12 months from award.

Installation will occur in two phases to maintain SPS operations and must include ICRA plans, utility disconnect/reconnect, removal of existing equipment, plumbing relocation, sample ports for critical water testing, flooring leveling with epoxy matching, and operator training. Distributors must provide manufacturer authorization letters; failure to do so results in disqualification. A minimum 1-year warranty on all parts and labor at no cost to the Government is required. Large businesses must submit a commercial subcontracting plan within 20 business days of award with NCO 5 subcontracting goals of 17.5% small business, 7% veteran-owned small business, 5% small disadvantaged business, 5% service-disabled veteran-owned small business, 5% women-owned small business, and 3% HUBZone small business. General liability insurance without asbestos exclusionary clauses is required.