Blanket Folder

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential qualified businesses for procuring textile care processing facility laundry equipment, specifically a blanket folding system for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Alabama. This pre-solicitation notice is being used for market analysis to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for delivering and installing new laundry equipment within Building 18 of the medical facility. The procurement aims to ensure consistent supply of bacteriologically clean textiles and improve the efficiency and safety of the VA medical facility's textile processing operations. Interested offerors must respond via email with their company name and associated UEI number to Michael Barton at Michael.barton@va.gov. The notice will remain open for five business days, with responses due by Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and no current incumbents or contractors are identified in the documentation. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this sources sought notice, the project involves comprehensive installation requirements including LED lighting replacement, new air piping and electrical systems, external equipment protection filters, and safety protocols. The contract includes a total duration of 270 days, with the blanket folding system requiring delivery within 240 calendar days followed by installation within 30 days. The contractor must provide comprehensive training for operators and maintenance personnel, and the Original Equipment Manufacturer must guarantee availability of servicing and replacement parts for ten years. The work must adhere to multiple federal standards including NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and NEMA regulations.