3695--VRE Power Washer Detroit VARO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D) office, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Pressure Washer Trailer for the Detroit VARO. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with significant evaluation preferences for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Proposals are due by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires one (1) Pressure Washer Trailer, detailed in the "Pressure Washer Trailer Specifications" document. Key specifications include:
- Pressure Washer Unit: 24HP Honda Engine, Hot/Cold Water capability.
- Trailer: 7' x 14' Tandem Axle, heavy-duty.
- Water Tank: 525 Gallon.
- Pump: General Pump, U seal tri-plex.
- Burner System: Beckett high efficiency.
- Hose Reels: Two Summit hose reels (one for garden hose, one for jetting hose).
- Wands/Nozzles: Three gun/wands and twelve nozzles (0, 15, 25, 40 GPM) with chemical injection.
- Chemical Tanks: Two 55-gallon tanks.
- Accessories: Diamond plated lockable toolbox, soft wash attachment, 28" surface cleaner, receiver hitch, catalytic carbon filter, mixed bed exchange tanks, and two ICEJET Remote Control Systems. The contract period is from February 23, 2026, to April 27, 2026, with delivery expected 60 days After Award.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Product/Service Code: 3695 (Miscellaneous Special Industry Machinery).
- Place of Performance: Detroit VARO; full street address to be provided upon award, with a postal code of 76033.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Friday, March 20, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: All quotes and signed/acknowledged amendments must be emailed to the Contracting Officer at Scott.Cole3@va.gov.
- Evaluation Basis: "Best Value," with Technical and Price being equally important.
- Technical Evaluation: Assessed as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on completeness against the "Pressure Washer Specifications."
- Price Evaluation: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Socioeconomic Preferences:
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) will have their price evaluated at 10% less than the submitted amount.
- Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) will have their price evaluated at 5% less than the submitted amount.
- Non-Veteran offerors proposing SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors will receive some consideration. Offerors must list proposed subcontractors, describe subcontracts, and state approximate dollar values.
- Offerors must be registered and verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database to receive credit.
Important Notes
Offerors MUST sign and acknowledge Amendment 00001 and include a copy of this acknowledgment with their quote. Misrepresentation of SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment.