Sources Sount Notice: Electric Cart Washer (to include deinstalling (old)/site prep & installing new)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 17's Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking an electric cart washer to replace an existing steam cart washer at the Valley Coastal Bend Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Harlingen, Texas. This sources sought notice is intended for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or commitment by the Government. The procurement includes deinstallation of the existing steam cart washer, site preparation, and delivery and installation of a new electric cart washer that must meet detailed specifications including maximum dimensions of 10' x 10' x 11', a fully electric boiler, dual transparent pass-through doors, power-operated chamber doors, forced air drying capabilities, and an 80KVA electrical transformer. The Government will evaluate responses based on the contractor's demonstrated experience, qualifications, capability to perform the scope of work, and ability to provide equipment and services at a fair and reasonable price. Responses must be submitted via email by April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time to Contract Specialist Stephanie Reeves at stephanie.reeves@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified businesses may respond regardless of size or ownership classification, though the Government encourages responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone-certified businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and other socioeconomically disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The notice does not specify an award value or budget range, and the estimated NAICS code is 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. Work must be performed outside normal operating hours (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time), with weekend work available by approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative. All contractors must comply with ICRA IV infection control requirements and AAMI ST 108 critical water testing standards, and must provide as-built documentation and warranty management plans upon project completion.