CTX EMS Laundry Carts
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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 Doris Miller VAMC in Waco, TX, is soliciting proposals for 100 commercial-grade laundry transport utility carts. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price, with a 90-day period of performance. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation aims to procure 100 new, durable, safe, and ergonomically designed commercial-grade laundry carts to replace existing, end-of-life carts at the Doris Miller VAMC. The new carts are essential to improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Key Requirements
- Quantity: 100 commercial-grade laundry transport utility carts.
- Dimensions: Approximately 28"W X 54.5"L X 63"O.H.
- Construction: Fiberglass, with rounded edges and a tip-resistance design.
- Features: Two removable/convertible shelves, two spring-loaded handles, drain holes, and 6" casters (2 swivel, 2 rigid) with wheel locks.
- Color: Inside Gray Gel Coat, Outside Slate Blue.
- Condition: Must be new, unused, and in original manufacturer packaging.
- Warranty: A minimum 12-month manufacturer's warranty is required.
- Compliance: Adherence to the latest versions of FAR, OSHA, ASTM standards, and ADA accessibility considerations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: From contract award to final acceptance, not to exceed 90 calendar days.
- Place of Performance: Doris Miller VA Medical Center, Waco, TX.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS Code 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. VAAR 852.219-73 is incorporated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Via email to Taminie Woodrow at taminie.woodrow@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "Quote – 36C25726Q0347 CTX EMS Laundry Carts".
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.
- Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM CT.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotations will be evaluated for completeness, technical acceptability (pass/fail), and price reasonableness.
Additional Notes
Offerors must identify any "equal" products with manufacturer and model numbers, providing descriptive information for equivalency. Applicable documents include FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.