Semi-Automatic Cart Washer/Dryer System - Lake City, FL

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the procurement and installation of one semi-automatic cart washer/dryer system for the Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, Florida. The equipment must sanitarily wash and automatically dry heavily soiled plastic and fiberglass laundry carts of minimum 70 inches with minimal water remaining, processing at least 20 carts per hour, and must feature non-pass-through doors (81 inches high by 42 inches wide), double-wall reinforced high-impact material construction, color touch-screen programmable controls, LED lighting with amber beacon rotary light, and 208-volt, 3-phase, 60-hertz electrical requirements. Evaluation will be based on four criteria: Equipment Capabilities, Space Utilization, Past Performance, and Price, with award going to the responsible quoter offering the best value. All equipment and parts must be new, with the original equipment manufacturer guaranteeing parts and service availability for ten years. Quotations are due February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 333310, with eligible contractors required to be certified in the SBA database and meet small business size standards of 1000 employees. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract duration is 210 days from award, with delivery and installation required within 150 calendar days after contract effectiveness and installation completion within 30 days of delivery. The contractor must conduct a mandatory site visit and provide comprehensive installation services including removal of existing equipment, utility connections, training, and site-specific work. The equipment will be located in the soiled dock area of Building 74 at Lake City VA Medical Center, and the contractor must provide advance notice of shipment at least 15 workdays prior to shipping.