The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking qualified contractors to provide washing machine repair services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The primary objective is to repair a Pellerin Milnor commercial washing machine that is currently leaking from the bearing assembly, requiring the contractor to supply all necessary tools, equipment, parts, and labor for the repair. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811310 and is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational laundry services for the facility. Interested parties must monitor the procurement site for the solicitation release, submit questions in writing to the primary contact, Joey Bloomer, at joseph.bloomer@va.gov, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

36C26326Q0166.docx

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking vendors for washing machine repair services, specifically for a Pellerin Milnor commercial wash machine leaking from the bearing assembly. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes; no contract awards will be made from this announcement. Interested vendors must submit their contact and organization information, along with proof of capability and answers to specific questions, to joseph.bloomer@va.gov by December 5th, 2025. The Statement of Work requires an authorized Milnor dealer to provide all tools, equipment, parts, and labor to replace the rear bearing, seal, and associated parts, ensuring the unit is fully operational. Work is to be performed Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, with adherence to safety and security protocols, including obtaining visitor badges and proper disposal of materials. Parking instructions for various vehicle sizes are also provided.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for washing machine repair services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. This procurement, under NAICS code 811310, is set aside for SBA. The solicitation, 36C26326Q0166, is for repairing a Pellerin Milnor commercial washing machine with a leaking bearing assembly. The contractor will provide all tools, equipment, parts, and labor to replace the rear bearing, seal, and associated parts. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, excluding federal holidays. Offerors must monitor the site for solicitation release and amendments, submit questions in writing, and be registered in SAM.

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center requires Washing Machine Repair services in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below.
This is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for vendors to perform the services per the SOW for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.
If you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your contact and organization information with a descriptive proof of capability to: joseph.bloomer@va.gov on or before December 5th, 2025.
ONLY EMAILED RESPONSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy.
1.
Identify your organization's socio-economic category.
2.
State whether any of the requested services may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).
3.
State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the work will be subcontracted and for what tasks.
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\*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.\*
\*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.\*
STATEMENT OF WORK
Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System
Repair Milnor Washing Machine
Introduction:
A Pellerin Milnor commercial wash machine located in the MVAHCS laundry facility needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Unit is leaking water from the bearing assembly.
Objectives:
Safely repair Milnor washing machine in a timely manner by an authorized Milnor dealer representative.
Statement of Work:
Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, parts and labor required to replace rear bearing, seal and associated parts for the following washer:
Make: Pellerin Milnor
Model: 36026X8R
Serial: 141032625
Unit will be fully operational after repairs are made. Any additional parts/labor not included in quote or contract will need to be approved by the Contracting Officer before additional repairs can be performed.
Test washing machine after repair to ensure machine is functioning properly.
Working hours:
Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 7:am 5:00 pm. Additional hours must be coordinated through the COR. Work will not be performed on weekends or federal holidays.
Observed Federal Holidays:
New Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday
Washington s Birthday Memorial Day
Juneteenth Independence Day
Labor Day Columbus Day
Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Safety:
Contractors are responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the MVAHACS Staff. Work areas will be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.
Appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn while performing work on the VA Campus.
Security:
Contract personnel need to obtain a visitor s badge from VA Security located at the outpatient entrance security desk. Contractor will be escorted by a VA Staff member while at the facility for this repair.
Parking/Storage:
Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Larger vehicles, equipment, job site trailers or storage containers must utilize parking lot 43A only. Contractor s contact information (name and phone number) is required to be displayed on all vehicles, equipment, trailers or containers that are stored overnight at the MVAHCS. Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles in unauthorized parking areas will be ticketed by MVAHCS Police.

Contracting Officer

J072--Sources Sought - Washing Machine Repair Services

This is a Pre-Solicitation notice for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for the procurement of Washing Machine Repair services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.  
  
The NAICS code for this procurement is 811310 –   Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance with a size standard of $12.5 Million.

Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package.  Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this site.  Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all amendments.  All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist at joseph.bloomer@va.gov.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.  
  
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract neither does it obligate the Government to pay for any quotes or proposal preparation costs.  The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice.  No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation.  All interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.  Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

**STATEMENT OF WORK**

**Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System**

**Repair Milnor Washing Machine**

1. **Introduction:**

1. 1. A Pellerin Milnor commercial wash machine located in the MVAHCS laundry facility needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Unit is leaking water from the bearing assembly.

1. **Objectives:**

1. 1. Safely repair Milnor washing machine in a timely manner by an authorized Milnor dealer representative.

1. **Statement of Work:**

1. 1. Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, parts and labor required to replace rear bearing, seal and associated parts for the following washer:

Make: Pellerin Milnor

Model: 36026X8R

Serial: 141032625

1. 1. Unit will be fully operational after repairs are made. Any additional parts/labor not included in quote or contract will need to be approved by the Contracting Officer before additional repairs can be performed.

1. 1. Test washing machine after repair to ensure machine is functioning properly.

1. **Working hours:**

1. 1. Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 7:am – 5:00 pm. Additional hours must be coordinated through the COR. Work will not be performed on weekends or federal holidays.

**Observed Federal Holidays:**

New Year’s Day                   Martin Luther King Birthday

Washington’s Birthday        Memorial Day

Juneteenth                            Independence Day

Labor Day                              Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day                       Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

1. **Safety:**

1. 1. Contractors are responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the MVAHACS Staff. Work areas will be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.

1. 1. Appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn while performing work on the VA Campus.

1. **Security:**

1. 1. Contract personnel need to obtain a visitor’s badge from VA Security located at the outpatient entrance security desk. Contractor will be escorted by a VA Staff member while at the facility for this repair.

1. **Parking/Storage:**

1. 1. Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Larger vehicles, equipment, job site trailers or storage containers must utilize parking lot 43A only. Contractor’s contact information (name and phone number) is required to be displayed on all vehicles, equipment, trailers or containers that are stored overnight at the MVAHCS. Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles in unauthorized parking areas will be ticketed by MVAHCS Police.

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