S299--DC Automated Scrub wear & Linen Dispensing/receiving/combo Rental equipment AMENDMENT 1 RFQ
ID: 36C24526Q0049Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- OTHER (S299)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking bids for a one-year contract to rent 20 automated linen and scrub wear dispensing/receiving machines for the Washington DC Healthcare System. This procurement includes the provision of new equipment, installation, deinstallation, maintenance, training, and software for inventory management, with specific requirements for various machine types such as large and medium dispensers and receivers. The contract is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare settings by ensuring a reliable supply of linens and scrub wear. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 8, 2025, at 12 PM EST, and can contact Stephanie Henderson at stephanie.henderson3@va.gov for further information.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Washington DC Healthcare System is seeking bids for a one-year contract to rent 20 automated linen/scrubwear machines. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) includes installation, deinstallation, maintenance, training, and software to track usage and manage inventory. The solicitation, number 36C24526Q0049, specifies requirements for various machine types, including large and medium scrub dispensers, soiled scrub receivers, and linen dispensers, with detailed technical and implementation plans. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award and will be based on the best value, considering technical merit, past performance, implementation plan, and price. Offers are due by December 8, 2025, at 12 PM EST.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Washington DC Healthcare System is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental of 20 new automated scrub wear and linen dispensing/receiving/combo units, along with linen dispensing cart machines. This solicitation, number 36C24526Q0049, includes installation, repairs, parts, preventative maintenance, deinstallation, training, warranty, and VA TRM validated software for inventory tracking, all for up to one year. The response deadline is December 5, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. Quotes must include all required representations and information, and missing technical documents or incomplete responses will be considered non-compliant. The contracting office is located at 50 Irving St NW, Washington DC 20422, with Stephanie Henderson as the point of contact. The NAICS code is 532490 and the PSC is S299.
    Amendment 1 to Solicitation 36C24526Q0049 addresses questions and extends the response deadline for the DC Automated Scrub wear & Linen Dispensing/receiving/combo Rental equipment contract. Key clarifications include that the contract is for new equipment, not existing government-owned items, and therefore, removal of old equipment is not required. The anticipated contract period is up to one year upon award. The new RFQ close date is December 8, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. This amendment provides crucial updates for vendors interested in providing linen and scrub wear rental services to the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington D.C.
    This government solicitation, 36C24526Q0049, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC Healthcare System, is for a firm-fixed-price contract to rent 20 automated scrub and linen dispensing/receiving machines for up to one year. The machines will track usage and manage inventory. The solicitation details technical requirements for various machine types (large volume scrub dispensers/receivers, medium volume combo units, and medium/large linen dispensers), including software validation by VA TRM. It also outlines installation/deinstallation plans for 20 specific locations within the Washington DC VAMC, requiring new equipment manufactured in 2025 or later, and installation within 30 days of contract award. The contract includes provisions for training, warranty (minimum one year), and technical support. Evaluation factors for vendors include technical compliance, past performance (two relevant references), implementation plans, and price.
    This government file outlines a procurement request for various dispensing units and related services. The request includes large linen cart dispensers, scrub set dispensers with touchscreens, remote receivers, pre-installation, deinstallation, installation, start-up, and training. It also specifies scrub set/jacket medium volume combo dispensers and receivers, and medium linen cart dispensers. The document details quantities, descriptions, unit of measure (monthly or job-based), and indicates sections for manufacturer, part number, place of manufacturer, unit price, and total price. This RFP aims to acquire and implement a system for dispensing linens and scrub sets, likely for a healthcare or similar institutional setting.
    This government file details an order for various linen and scrub dispenser units, along with associated services. The items include a customer server update, large and medium linen cart dispensers, a large scrub set dispenser with touchscreen, a large volume remote receiver with touchscreen, and a medium volume combo dispenser and receiver. The order also includes pre-installation, deinstallation, installation, start-up, and training for 20 units. The document lists quantities, descriptions, manufacturer details, part numbers, and units of measure for each item, indicating a procurement or update of dispensing systems, likely for a healthcare or similar facility. This reflects a typical government RFP or procurement request for facility equipment and services.
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