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TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM #1 700/800 LB Washer Extractor: Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 700/800 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capabili... TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM #1 700/800 LB Washer Extractor: Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 700/800 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (gross). Washer shall be loaded by sling. The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful offeror shall install additional lighting for maintenance and a ½ ton electric chain hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer-extractor on an I-beam or similar device. The I-beam or similar device shall have a rated capacity labeled on the beam by the successful contractor. Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer extractor shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor. Ordering Data (washer-extractor): 1. Multiple compartments, pass-through model. Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 700/800 pounds multiple compartments required. 2. Successful offeror shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful offeror shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. 3. Water level sight glass is required. 4. Anti-vibration protection is required. 5. Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions. 6. The washer-extractor shall have a programmable beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended. 7. Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type. 8. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required. 9. Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful contractor. 10. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. 11. An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water. 12. Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washer to PVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new. 13. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection. 14. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. 15. Water reuse required. 16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 700/800 LB. washer for mechanics use. 17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use. 18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be within 10 feet of the equipment to the existing water header. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations. 19. The washer-extractor shall be installed within an existing staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boot installed by the successful contractor. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material. 20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful offeror to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with each washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded. 21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and be capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. 22. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel. 23. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example Program 1 Re-wash Micro Mops 130 degrees Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use. 24. The successful offeror(s) shall furnish a wall mounted lock-out/tag-out kit/cabinet with all required devices for each washer 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. 25. An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove washer motor for maintenance. ITEM 2 Wash System Controls: Wash System Controls: Furnish and install wash system controls on the existing G.A. Braun washer extractors and new washer extractor as part of one central control. System shall have one (1) remote system that shall be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager s office and shall also have a color laser printer for printing all activities and reports. 1. The central control systems shall be located in the office of the Textile Care Manager office. All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety. 2. The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system production and non-production machines. The washer extractors shall be connected to the central wash system, i.e., chemical formulas and water consumption. 3. The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color LaserJet printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by wireless keyboard and average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced. The wash system controls computer shall also incorporate Microsoft Office professional with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports and spread sheets. 4. Furnish and install an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) with a minimum 2-hour backup capacity. 5. The system shall be capable of programming 40 formulas for wash systems offered. 6. Ethernet/internet connections shall be installed on all the washers that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians. VA will supply internet services to the building and will be the successful contractor s responsibility to connect to all equipment. 7. The wash system controls shall be Windows based easy to follow and interface software. Display all pertinent operational information in LIVE operation as it occurs for the following: a. Formulas. b. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled. c. The wash system controls operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plants. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core with magnetic backing. d. Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3ph.

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

TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM #1 700/800 LB Washer Extractor: Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 700/800 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capabili... TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ITEM #1 700/800 LB Washer Extractor: Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 700/800 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (gross). Washer shall be loaded by sling. The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful offeror shall install additional lighting for maintenance and a ½ ton electric chain hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer-extractor on an I-beam or similar device. The I-beam or similar device shall have a rated capacity labeled on the beam by the successful contractor. Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer extractor shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor. Ordering Data (washer-extractor): 1. Multiple compartments, pass-through model. Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 700/800 pounds multiple compartments required. 2. Successful offeror shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful offeror shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. 3. Water level sight glass is required. 4. Anti-vibration protection is required. 5. Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions. 6. The washer-extractor shall have a programmable beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended. 7. Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type. 8. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required. 9. Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful contractor. 10. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. 11. An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water. 12. Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washer to PVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new. 13. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection. 14. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. 15. Water reuse required. 16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 700/800 LB. washer for mechanics use. 17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use. 18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be within 10 feet of the equipment to the existing water header. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations. 19. The washer-extractor shall be installed within an existing staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boot installed by the successful contractor. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material. 20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful offeror to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with each washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded. 21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and be capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. 22. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel. 23. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example Program 1 Re-wash Micro Mops 130 degrees Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use. 24. The successful offeror(s) shall furnish a wall mounted lock-out/tag-out kit/cabinet with all required devices for each washer 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. 25. An I-beam or other acceptable means with a ½ ton electric hoist or other device shall be supplied and installed to remove washer motor for maintenance. ITEM 2 Wash System Controls: Wash System Controls: Furnish and install wash system controls on the existing G.A. Braun washer extractors and new washer extractor as part of one central control. System shall have one (1) remote system that shall be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager s office and shall also have a color laser printer for printing all activities and reports. 1. The central control systems shall be located in the office of the Textile Care Manager office. All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety. 2. The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system production and non-production machines. The washer extractors shall be connected to the central wash system, i.e., chemical formulas and water consumption. 3. The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color LaserJet printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by wireless keyboard and average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced. The wash system controls computer shall also incorporate Microsoft Office professional with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports and spread sheets. 4. Furnish and install an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) with a minimum 2-hour backup capacity. 5. The system shall be capable of programming 40 formulas for wash systems offered. 6. Ethernet/internet connections shall be installed on all the washers that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians. VA will supply internet services to the building and will be the successful contractor s responsibility to connect to all equipment. 7. The wash system controls shall be Windows based easy to follow and interface software. Display all pertinent operational information in LIVE operation as it occurs for the following: a. Formulas. b. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled. c. The wash system controls operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plants. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core with magnetic backing. d. Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3ph.

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 contracting officer 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 contracting officer 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 # 1 700/800 POUND WASHER/EXTRACTOR: Furnish and install one (1) each, 700/800-pound multi-pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. 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.