3695--GAS HEATED DRYER W/ LINT COLLECTION – SIOUX FALLS, SD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, is seeking to procure one (1) new 200-300 pound capacity gas-heated dryer with external lint collection for the Royal C. Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Item 0001: One (1) 200-300 lb capacity gas-heated drying and conditioning tumbler with external lint collection.

• Technical Specifications: Includes requirements for color touch screen controls, automatic/manual operation, self-testing, fault display, built-in diagnostics, non-pass-through design with 2-way tilting, manual/sling loading capability, specific textile types processed, removal/capping of existing roof penetrations, 480 volts, 3-phase, 60-hertz electrical requirements with specific conduit and disconnect standards, microprocessor controls, removable cylinder panels with non-stick coating (3000-production hour guarantee), reversing and non-reversing capability, operation indicator light, heavy-duty drive/support wheels, microprocessor time/temperature control, external exhaust, blow-down device, beacon LED light and audible alarm for cycle end, excess temperature sprinkler protection, fire suppression system with flow alarm, connection to dedicated domestic water pipe with backflow preventer, lockout/tag-out instructions, easily accessible hinged access panels for ductwork, prevention of objects under tilting portion, manual override for power failure, independent electronic ignition, 4-Plex receptacle for mechanic's use, and an hour meter.

• Statement of Work: Includes furnishing and installation, removal of trade-in equipment, delivery, installation, and training. Contractor is responsible for any necessary building modifications (e.g., wall/window/door removal) to facilitate installation, restoring affected areas to original state. All provided items must be new.

• Contract Duration: 152 days after award.

• Delivery: Within 120 calendar days after contract effective date.

• Installation: Within 32 days after delivery.

• Training: Two (2) hours per line-item for operator and maintenance personnel, included in installation timeframe.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email to Maria Alba (Maria.Alba@va.gov). Two separate volumes are required: Volume I - Technical Quote (no cost/price information) and Volume II - Price Quote.

• Evaluation: Award will be based on Best Value, considering Equipment Capabilities, Space Utilization, Past Performance, and Price.

• Deadline: March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 333310, Size Standard: 1000 employees.

• Site visit is the contractor's responsibility. Contact Michael Ramerth (605-336-3230 Ext 6740, Michael.Ramerth@va.gov) to schedule.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and VAAR clauses by reference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, VAAR 852.219-73, outlines the requirements and definitions for a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for this solicitation. It details the criteria a business must meet to be considered an eligible SDVOSB and the limitations on subcontracting that must be adhered to.

• Definition of SDVOSB: Specifies ownership, control, size standards, and mandatory certification through the SBA database.
• Eligibility for Award: Requires concerns to be small businesses under the assigned NAICS code and listed as an SDVOSB in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award.
• Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS): Details the percentage of contract work that must be performed by the SDVOSB prime contractor and its eligible subcontractors, varying by contract type (services, supplies, construction).
• Joint Ventures: Outlines conditions for joint ventures to be considered eligible.
• Precedence: States that the VA Veterans First Contracting Program takes precedence over inconsistencies with SBA regulations.
• Misrepresentation: Warns of debarment for willful misrepresentation of SDVOSB status.

SDVOSBs must ensure they meet all the criteria defined in this clause and are certified in the SBA database to be eligible for award. Bidders must also understand and plan to comply with the specified limitations on subcontracting to avoid non-compliance. Failure to meet these requirements can result in offers not being considered or potential debarment.