Medical Grade Shredder for Wilkes-Barre

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, is seeking sources for a medical-grade shredder to be delivered to the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the agency is pursuing a brand name or equivalent dual shaft industrial-style medical waste shredder, preferably an Ameri-Shred model MWS-21005 or functionally equivalent unit capable of processing syringes, plastics, metals, textiles, paper, and cloth. Key specifications include a 5 horsepower motor operating at 208V 3-phase 60Hz, a user-friendly touch screen interface, an emergency stop button, protective covers, automatic reverse functionality, and a hopper measuring approximately 43 inches by 38 inches or larger, with construction in high-strength alloy material and compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Respondents must address thirteen specific questions regarding company information, business size status, product details, delivery lead time, manufacturing versus distribution status, GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract availability, and pricing. Responses must be submitted by Monday, May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time to Contract Specialist Gabriella Byrne at gabriella.byrne@va.gov, with the sources sought notice serving as market research for planning purposes only and not constituting a binding solicitation.

No set-asides have been designated for this procurement, and no incumbent contractor information has been identified in the notice. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award for a single medical-grade shredder unit, with delivery and installation required within 60 days of award and including staff training. The specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the sources sought notice. A preference will be afforded to equipment manufactured in the United States, and all respondents must identify where their product is manufactured. The equipment must include a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty with technical support and feature a powered coat finish in standard or Traffic Blue RAL#5017. The product service code is 4540 (Refuse and Trash Collection), the relevant NAICS code is 562119 (Other Waste Collection) with a size standard of $47 million, and the contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.