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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # 1 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION: Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound gas heated pass-thr... TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # 1 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION: Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound gas heated pass-through drying and conditioning tumbler with external lint collection in the laundry. External lint collection may be internal to the building if offered. The dryers shall be color touch screen controlled. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from an existing Gardner Monorail system. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading. Any existing roof penetrations will be removed or capped in compliance with State Roofing Codes. 1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type. 2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required. 3. Furnish and install new 480-volt power disconnect box for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics 480-volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. 4. Dryer shall be color touch screen controlled and capable of programming each category of textiles. 5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee. 6. Reversing and non-reversing required. 7. Tumbler shall be GAS heated. 8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required. 9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels. 10. Dryer shall be equipped with time and temperature controls. 11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Existing exhaust ductwork can be reutilized if found to be in good condition. If existing ductwork is utilized, it is the contractor s responsibility to clean the entire ducting from laundry to the outside building atmosphere. If either new or existing ductwork is utilized, ductwork will have large easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. All ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped in PVC plastic wrap, identified and have directional flow markings. 12. A blow-down device will be installed at the dryer location. The contractor shall install a minimum 50 retractable blow-down device that shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device shall include: a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI. b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel. c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas. 13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere. 14. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored AMBER) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended. 15. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection. 16. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm. 17. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. 18. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful offeror. 19. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. 20. All air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All air intake ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed. 21. Dryer shall be equipped for tilting for loading and unloading of textiles. 22. Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer. 23. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from the existing Gardner monorail system. The successful offeror shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer capable of being sling loaded. 24. Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure. 25. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls. 26. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design. 27. Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition. 28. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at the dryer location for mechanics use. 29. An hour meter shall be installed on dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer. Any roof penetrations for vents are required to have a pitch pocket/pitch pan installed and topped off with roof cement or if required a raised flashed curb. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access doors/panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Air intake ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings. Dryer exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white PVC with identification and flow markings. All ductwork located outside the building shall be weatherproofed and sealed water-tight to protect from damage from the environment. All ductwork located outside shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed. Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the dryer. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling. The successful contractor shall furnish a wall mounted lock-out/tag-out kit/cabinet with all required devices for dryer offered. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, air, hydraulic etc. Relief ball valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc. An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove dryer motors for maintenance. Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System: Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector(s). The lint collector shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector(s) shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door. The lint screen shall be constructed of fire resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort. The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources. The lint collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1-inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature. The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, ½-inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed. A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm. Lint collection shall be accomplished in the production area for any lint collection system offered. Dryer lint collectors external to the dryers located in the laundry (if offered) shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # 1 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION: Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound gas heated pass-thr... TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # 1 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION: Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500-pound gas heated pass-through drying and conditioning tumbler with external lint collection in the laundry. External lint collection may be internal to the building if offered. The dryers shall be color touch screen controlled. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from an existing Gardner Monorail system. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading. Any existing roof penetrations will be removed or capped in compliance with State Roofing Codes. 1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type. 2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required. 3. Furnish and install new 480-volt power disconnect box for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics 480-volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. 4. Dryer shall be color touch screen controlled and capable of programming each category of textiles. 5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee. 6. Reversing and non-reversing required. 7. Tumbler shall be GAS heated. 8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required. 9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels. 10. Dryer shall be equipped with time and temperature controls. 11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Existing exhaust ductwork can be reutilized if found to be in good condition. If existing ductwork is utilized, it is the contractor s responsibility to clean the entire ducting from laundry to the outside building atmosphere. If either new or existing ductwork is utilized, ductwork will have large easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. All ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped in PVC plastic wrap, identified and have directional flow markings. 12. A blow-down device will be installed at the dryer location. The contractor shall install a minimum 50 retractable blow-down device that shall be capable of reaching around the dryer. This device shall include: a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI. b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel. c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas. 13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere. 14. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored AMBER) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended. 15. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection. 16. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm. 17. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. 18. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful offeror. 19. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. 20. All air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed. All air intake ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, identified and have directional flow marking installed. 21. Dryer shall be equipped for tilting for loading and unloading of textiles. 22. Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer. 23. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from the existing Gardner monorail system. The successful offeror shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer capable of being sling loaded. 24. Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure. 25. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls. 26. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design. 27. Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition. 28. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at the dryer location for mechanics use. 29. An hour meter shall be installed on dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer. Any roof penetrations for vents are required to have a pitch pocket/pitch pan installed and topped off with roof cement or if required a raised flashed curb. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access doors/panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Air intake ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings. Dryer exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white PVC with identification and flow markings. All ductwork located outside the building shall be weatherproofed and sealed water-tight to protect from damage from the environment. All ductwork located outside shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed. Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the dryer. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling. The successful contractor shall furnish a wall mounted lock-out/tag-out kit/cabinet with all required devices for dryer offered. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, air, hydraulic etc. Relief ball valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc. An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove dryer motors for maintenance. Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System: Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector(s). The lint collector shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector(s) shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door. The lint screen shall be constructed of fire resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort. The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources. The lint collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1-inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature. The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, ½-inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed. A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm. Lint collection shall be accomplished in the production area for any lint collection system offered. Dryer lint collectors external to the dryers located in the laundry (if offered) shall be insulated and wrapped with textured white aluminum with identification and flow markings.

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Page 1 of 2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. Due to a new contract specialist being assigned to the Minneapolis, MN, laundry equipment procurement; updated market research is being performed. Thi... Page 1 of 2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. Due to a new contract specialist being assigned to the Minneapolis, MN, laundry equipment procurement; updated market research is being performed. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Acquisition Center (NAC), HTME Contracts is requesting procurement information for a commercial laundry project. The National Contract Service is in search of SDVOSB and VOSB organizations that are capable of servicing the Department of Veterans Affairs Minneapolis, MN, Medical Center need to procure the following commercial laundry equipment item: ITEM # 1 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION: Furnish and install one (1) each, 400/500-pound gas heated pass-through drying and conditioning tumbler with external lint collection. Capability Statement Requirements: RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company Name, Address, Size Standard, DUNS #, Cage Code Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address NAICS Code 333318 and Small Business Size Standard 1000 employee MUST be assigned to company Commercial Laundry Equipment Price List (your price list or the price list you intend to use) Capability Statement Provide proof of past performance (provide 2 commercial laundry contracts you have installed in the last 5 years or of the company that will be performing the installation) Specify the specific line items in which you intend to provide/install. If you will NOT be manufacturing the equipment, you MUST provide information on the manufacturer you intend to use. If you will NOT be performing the installation, you must provide a Letter of Intent from the business you intend to use (explaining their agreement with you to perform the installations according to the solicitation), along with references of their past laundry equipment installations. *NOTE Acquisitions will only be set aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs if responses are received with the required information listed above, by the due date specified below. Only SDVOSB and VOSB offerors are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via email to Linda Shirley-Diaz at Linda.Shirleydiaz@va.gov, along with any other questions or concerns, no later than 09/16/2019. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time. See attached document: TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.