J072--Sources Sought - Washing Machine Repair Services

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Contract Opportunity

The Minneapolis VA Medical Center requires Washing Machine Repair services in accordance with the draft Statement of Work (SOW) below.
This is a sources sought/proof of capability solicitation looking for vendors to perform the services per the SOW for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.
If you are a vendor that can complete the work described in the SOW with competitive pricing, please send your contact and organization information with a descriptive proof of capability to: joseph.bloomer@va.gov on or before December 5th, 2025.
ONLY EMAILED RESPONSES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Additionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy.
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Identify your organization's socio-economic category.
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State whether any of the requested services may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).
3.
State if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement and what percentage of the work will be subcontracted and for what tasks.
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*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.*
*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.*
STATEMENT OF WORK

Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System
Repair Milnor Washing Machine

Introduction:

A Pellerin Milnor commercial wash machine located in the MVAHCS laundry facility needs to be repaired as soon as possible. Unit is leaking water from the bearing assembly.

Objectives:

Safely repair Milnor washing machine in a timely manner by an authorized Milnor dealer representative.

Statement of Work:

Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, parts and labor required to replace rear bearing, seal and associated parts for the following washer:

Make: Pellerin Milnor
Model: 36026X8R
Serial: 141032625

Unit will be fully operational after repairs are made. Any additional parts/labor not included in quote or contract will need to be approved by the Contracting Officer before additional repairs can be performed.

Test washing machine after repair to ensure machine is functioning properly.

Working hours:

Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 7:am 5:00 pm. Additional hours must be coordinated through the COR. Work will not be performed on weekends or federal holidays.

Observed Federal Holidays:

New Year s Day Martin Luther King Birthday
Washington s Birthday Memorial Day
Juneteenth Independence Day
Labor Day Columbus Day
Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Safety:

Contractors are responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for their employees as well as the MVAHACS Staff. Work areas will be kept cleaned throughout the day and all trash and demolished materials properly disposed of daily.

Appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment will be worn while performing work on the VA Campus.

Security:

Contract personnel need to obtain a visitor s badge from VA Security located at the outpatient entrance security desk. Contractor will be escorted by a VA Staff member while at the facility for this repair.

Parking/Storage:

Parking is available in parking lots 11, 43A and 43B for vehicles (automobiles and Pickup trucks). Larger vehicles, equipment, job site trailers or storage containers must utilize parking lot 43A only. Contractor s contact information (name and phone number) is required to be displayed on all vehicles, equipment, trailers or containers that are stored overnight at the MVAHCS. Dropping off tools and materials at the loading dock is permitted but no parking is allowed in the loading dock area. Unattended vehicles in unauthorized parking areas will be ticketed by MVAHCS Police.

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