6515--Wheelchair Washer Brand Name or Equal
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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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is soliciting quotes for a Wheelchair Washer (Brand Name or Equal) for the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. Offers are due by February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Wheelchair Washer, specified as MEDCO 64X (CSN: 6530-439550) 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.
- 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, capable of washing commode chairs, shower chairs, walkers, and carts.
- Solid state electronics (no fuses); fresh water system for wash & rinse cycle.
- Minimum 16 gauge stainless steel construction.
- Four 360-degree swivel heavy-duty castors with brake.
- 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.
- Must include at least two (2) 20-foot heavy-duty hoses and a Set-up and instruction packet.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Tomah VA Medical Center.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time (Chicago, USA).
- Submission Method: Submit quotes via email to waymon.mcnealjr@va.gov. The subject line must include "36C25226Q0189 Wheelchair Washer".
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the quoter representing the Lowest-Price, Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The solicitation also incorporates VAAR 852.219-73 (VA Notice of Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) and VAAR 852.219-76 (VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products), indicating a potential focus on SDVOSB participation or requirements.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference or attachment. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network, and payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer.