6640--Lab Dishwasher
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), has issued a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation (36C26326Q0318) for the procurement of one (1) Laboratory Glassware Washer for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. This requirement is for a "Brand Name or Equal" item to the Steris Reliance 400XL. Offers are due March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a single-door, steam-heated Laboratory Glassware Washer, 120-208V, 3 Phase, 3-Wire, for use in biosafety level (BSL) 2 laboratories. The required washer must include features such as a heat recovery system for expedited drying, HEPA-filtered air for drying, a color touch screen controller, programmable process cycles, capacity for two universal shelves, and safety mechanisms. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, assembly, installation, transportation, and supervision.
Key accessories required include a Non-Vented Drying System, Non-Recirculated Heated Pure Water Rinse System, Drain Discharge Cool Down, Installation Kit, Air Compressor, two Universal Shelving Systems, multiple Spindle Headers, a General Purpose Basket, Transfer Cart, Rack Storage System, and an External Detergent Storage Compartment. Services include installation, delivery, and a 1-year warranty or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater. Installation and delivery are required 90-120 days after award, during duty hours of Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, excluding US holidays.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price for Commercial Items (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- NAICS Code: 334516.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
- Questions Due: Must be received 72 hours before the offer due date. Submit questions via email to jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov and joshua.imdacha@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: This acquisition is Brand Name or Equal and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers will first be evaluated on technical ability; if technically acceptable, the lowest priced offer will be selected. The Buy American Act will be applied.
- Proposal Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, a completed price schedule, descriptive literature, an OEM authorization letter, and a completed Buy American Certificate.
Eligibility
Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller, with verification from the OEM.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jennifer Watkins-Schoenig, Contracting Specialist, at jennifer.watkins-schoenig@va.gov or 319-688-3631.