7290--Laundry Weight Carts with Digital Indicator and Load Cell

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Laundry Weight Carts with Digital Indicator and Load Cell. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, is procuring these items.

• Procurement of Laundry Weight Carts with Digital Indicator and Load Cell.

• The award number is 36C25626P0610.

• The award amount was $42,864.00.

• The award date was 04-21-2026.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• This opportunity was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• The solicitation number is 36C25626Q0535.

• The Product Service Code (PSC) is 7290.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333310.

• The contracting office is located in Houston, TX.

• The point of contact is Caleb Parker, Contract Specialist (Caleb.Parker@va.gov).

• The awardee was AJ INDUSTRIES WEST, INC. (UEI: K1WRC95BFYV5), located in Las Vegas, NV.

Amendment / Modification

• The due date for the submission of quotes has been extended.

• The new deadline for receipt of offers is April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

• Item 11: "THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS" section has been updated to reflect the extended deadline.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

• Contractors must acknowledge this amendment to remain eligible for award.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation due date for submission of quotes to the Government.

• The updated hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to 04-13-2026 at 2:00 PM (CDT).

• Section 11: "THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS" has been updated to reflect the extended offer receipt date.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

• Contractors must acknowledge this amendment by signing in box 15b and submitting it with their quote before the new solicitation due date. Failure to acknowledge the amendment may result in ineligibility for award.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C25626Q0535 is issued to post Questions and Answers (Q&A).

• Attachment A contains the Q&A.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by signing in box 15b and submitting it with their quote before the solicitation due date. Failure to acknowledge this amendment will render the contractor ineligible for award.

• Q1: Regarding delivery, the carrier is required to deliver the product to the facility's loading dock and offload the equipment there, in accordance with the SOW. No inside delivery is required.

• Q2: The facility can accommodate a 53-foot trailer for delivery.

• Q3: The Government has no specific brand preference. Any offered product must meet or exceed all salient characteristics and requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of six (6) Laundry Weight Carts with Digital Indicator and Load Cell for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, AR. The purpose is to replace existing units that have reached the end of their lifecycle to ensure continued compliance with workload handling requirements, accuracy of weight measurements, and operational efficiency.

• Six (6) complete Digital Laundry Weight Carts, each with a digital indicator and industrial-grade load cell system.

• Carts must be factory pre-assembled, calibrated, and fully functional upon delivery.

• Salient Characteristics:

  • Load capacity: 120–150 pounds.
  • Dimensions: 35.5" W x 39.5" D x 56" H.
  • Mobility: Four (4) swivel widetrack casters, each with a minimum load capacity of 450 lb.
  • Weighing System: Industrial-grade load cell, digital LCD indicator (pounds and kilograms), overload protection, RFI shielding, accuracy of ±0.3% of applied load.
  • Compatibility: Must be compatible with Tingue Slings for carts with interior dimensions of 35.5” W × 39.5” D.

• Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, operating instructions, user manuals, and warranty documentation.

• Standard manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, defects, load cell, and indicator components.

• Contractor must provide products obtained directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-authorized distributor/reseller, and furnish an Authorized Distributor Letter with the quotation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Base Period of Performance: April 13, 2026 – June 12, 2026.

• Delivery Timeline: Within 60 Days After Issuance of Purchase Order.

• Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to caleb.parker@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability (Pass/Fail)
  2. Delivery Lead Time
  3. Price

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors (comparative evaluation).

• This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• NAICS Code: 333310; Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• Technical questions due by March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• All required documents must be submitted as PDF files.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of six (6) new Laundry Weight Carts with Digital Indicator and Load Cell for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, AR. The purpose is to replace existing units that have reached the end of their lifecycle, ensuring continued compliance with workload handling, accuracy of weight measurements, and operational efficiency.

• Six (6) complete Digital Laundry Weight Carts, each equipped with a digital indicator and industrial-grade load cell system.

• Carts must be factory preassembled and calibrated.

• Load capacity: 120–150 pounds.

• Physical dimensions (each cart): 35.5" W x 39.5" D x 56" H.

• Mobility: Four (4) swivel wide-track casters, with a minimum load capacity of 450 lb per caster.

• Weighing System: Industrial-grade load cell, factory installed; Digital LCD indicator displaying decimal pounds and kilograms; Overload protection; RFI shielding; Measurement accuracy: ±0.3% of applied load; System must be factory calibrated prior to shipment.

• Compatibility: Must be compatible with TingueSlings designed for weight carts with interior dimensions of 35.5" W x 39.5" D.

• Documentation: Manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, operating instructions/user manual(s), and warranty documentation (physical and electronic).

• Warranty: Standard manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship, including load cell and indicator components.

• Training: No on-site training required. Remote or video-based training materials to be provided at no additional cost if available.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance (Base): April 13, 2026 – June 12, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Electronic email to caleb.parker@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability (pass/fail), Delivery Lead Time, and Price. Award will be made to the offer that represents the best overall value to the Government.

• Key Deadlines: Technical Questions due by March 25, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 333310 – Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Authorized Distributor Letter from OEM is required to verify products are new, authentic, and sourced through an authorized channel.

• Failure to provide required documentation or meet specifications may result in disqualification.