6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to solicit for a "Wheelchair Washer (Brand Name or Equal)" for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19, with a firm fixed price contract. The acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

The solicitation specifies a "Wheelchair Washer" with the following salient characteristics (Brand Name or Equal):

• Must not have galvanized piping.
• Wash Pump: Minimum 3/4 horsepower.
• Drain Pump: Minimum 1/4 horsepower.
• Must include an inside emergency exit.
• Minimum five (5) year warranty.
• Minimum of 300 washes per gallon of wash and rinse.
• Washer capacity: Minimum two chairs at a time.
• Must also be able to wash commode chairs, shower chairs, walkers, carts, etc.
• Solid state electronics (no fuses).
• Fresh water system for wash & rinse cycle (no re-used water).
• Minimum 16 gauge stainless steel construction.
• Four 360-degree swivel heavy-duty castors with brake.
• Must include emergency stop switch and emergency door switch.
• 45-second maximum water fill time (fail-proof, non-mechanical).
• Safety door of solid stainless steel.
• Low maintenance (no filters to replace).
• One-button operation.
• Must include at least two (2) 20-foot heavy-duty hoses.
• Must include a Set-up and instruction packet.

The brand name specified is MEDCO 64X by MEDCO EQUIPMENT, INC.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 333310.

• Product Service Code: 6515.

• The Request for Quote (RFQ) document number is 36C25226Q0189.

• The RFQ is expected to be posted on or around Monday, February 2, 2026.

• Offers are due no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 15:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Small Business set-aside.

• The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53214-1476).

• Place of Performance: Tomah VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI (ZIP 54660-3105).

• The Contracting Officer is Waymon McNeal (waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov).

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), for market research purposes. The VA is seeking to determine if there is sufficient interest from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, or other than small businesses to provide a Brand Name or Equal Wheelchair Washer to the Tomah VA Medical Center.

The primary requirement is for one (1) MEDCO 64X CSN: 6530-439550 Wheelchair Washer, or an equal product. Key salient characteristics include:

• Must not have galvanized piping.
• Wash Pump: Minimum 3/4 horsepower.
• Drain Pump: Minimum 1/4 horsepower.
• Internal emergency exit.
• Minimum five (5) year warranty.
• Minimum 300 washes per gallon of wash and rinse.
• Ability to wash at least two chairs simultaneously.
• Capability to wash commode chairs, shower chairs, walkers, and carts.
• Solid state electronics (no fuses).
• Fresh water system for wash & rinse cycles (no re-used water).
• Minimum 16 gauge stainless steel construction.
• Four 360-degree swivel heavy-duty castors with brakes.
• Emergency stop switch and emergency door switch.
• 45-second maximum water fill time (fail-proof, non-mechanical).
• Solid stainless steel safety door.
• Low maintenance (no filters to replace).
• One-button operation.
• Two (2) 20-foot heavy-duty hoses.
• Set-up and instruction packet.

This is a Sources Sought Notice only and not a Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract details such as type, period of performance, or value are provided at this stage.

Interested firms must submit a written response including:

• Company name, address, and point of contact information.
• FSS / SEWP Contract number (if applicable).
• UEI number.
• Tax ID number.
• Indication of business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or Other Than Small Business).
• A capability statement demonstrating qualifications and ability to meet requirements.
• Documentation from the manufacturer proving authorization as a distributor.

Responses are due no later than January 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. All correspondence should reference Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0189.

The VA is researching potential set-aside categories for SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, or other than small business firms. The applicable NAICS Code is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete electronic representations and certifications.

This is the sole notice for this market research. The government will use responses to make acquisition decisions.