3695--Laundry Lint Collector
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VHA Textile Care Management Program, is conducting a Sources Sought for Laundry Lint Collector equipment. This market research aims to identify qualified businesses, primarily Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), to procure and install textile care processing facility laundry equipment at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for new laundry equipment, including the removal of existing trade-in equipment. Key aspects of the Statement of Work (SOW) include:
- Equipment: New laundry equipment, including lint collectors, to be located on the roof of Building 13. All items must be new, no refurbished equipment.
- Installation: Furnishing supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and services for installation. This includes new utility connections (electrical, water, air), leak testing, and ensuring compliance with various codes (NEC, NFPA, IPC, OSHA).
- Protection: Hurricane and lightning protection for roof-mounted equipment, external equipment/motor protection filters for air intakes.
- Safety: Provision of lock-out/tag-out devices and kits for each piece of equipment, with permanently mounted instructions.
- Waste Management: Contractor responsible for waste material sorting, recycling, and proper disposal, with specific guidelines for storage and removal.
- Labeling: All equipment and utilities (pipes, vents, drains, electrical) must be clearly labeled with specific colors and identification.
- Training: Onsite training (2 hours per line item for operator and maintenance personnel) and a one-day onsite shakedown are included in the installation timeframe.
- Site Visit: Contractors are responsible for visiting the site to familiarize themselves with conditions. Contact Ms. Lisa Delaporte (727-271-8687, Lisa.Delaporte@va.gov) to schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for informational and planning purposes only)
- Duration: Total contract duration is 120 days. Delivery within 90 days, installation within 30 days post-delivery.
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking SDVOSB responses to determine feasibility for an SDVOSB set-aside. If insufficient, it may be solicited as a VOSB or SB set-aside.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: June 3, 2026.
- Availability of Parts: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must guarantee servicing and replacement parts for ten (10) years.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested SDVOSB, VOSB, and SB businesses should reply via email to William Penhallegon (william.penhallegon@va.gov) with their capability statement. Responses will assist in determining the appropriate socio-economic set-aside. This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel will require PIV badges, which can take at least 30 days to secure. The TCPF will be open during the project, with access Monday-Saturday, 0600 AM-3:30 PM, with potential for evening/weekend work with approval.