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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on September 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Research Equip (LAMb) - Cage and Rack Washer Replacement - CLEVE | EDA: 9/25/26

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36C24E26Q0091Federal

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Solicitation 36C24E26Q0091 is a firm fixed price, total small business set-aside under NAICS 339112 for the procurement and optional installation of a replacement automated cage and rack washer for the Northeast Ohio VA Health Care System. The requirement specifies a LYNX Model 420RS or equivalent unit constructed of type 304 stainless steel with a pit-mounted, single-door both sides configuration. The equipment must feature an interior load clearance of approximately 48 inches wide, 88 inches high, and 128 inches long. The deadline for quotes has been extended to September 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with a required delivery date of December 15, 2026, FOB Destination. The government will award the contract based on the best value offer, evaluating technical capabilities, past performance via the most current PPIPRS report, and price. While equivalent equipment is acceptable, it must strictly adhere to the approved technical specifications, including the specific interior and exterior dimensions, the use of a panel-mounted printer rather than USB for records, and the existing utility hookups. Canadian manufacturing is not mandatory. The installer must be capable of providing the same post-installation and service capabilities as MDBiomedics. Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting specialist, Robert Dobson, and must include all descriptive materials necessary to prove technical equivalency if a brand other than LYNX is proposed.

General Info

Small business set-aside for automated cage washer procurement and installation for Northeast Ohio VA.

Contract Value

$70,354.8

NAICS

339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

PA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

NUAIRE INC

Award Issued Date

Documents

3
DOCX, High priority: read this firstamendment
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DOCX, High priority: read this first6 pages · rfq
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PDF, High priority: read this firstspecifications
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PhaseAwarded
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Combined Synopsis

Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Sep 21, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026. The notice description changed.

Awarded

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)
Contacts1 person available
OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA
Contacts
Robert Dobson

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Amendment for Solicitation 36C24E26Q0091 – Cage and Rack Washer



This combined synopsis/solicitation is being amended for the following:



1. Deadline for quotes is extended to 09/25/2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.



2. Answers are provided to timely received questions.




Questions and Answers:



Q1: Canadian manufacturing requirement: The RFQ allows a LYNX 420RS “or equivalent,” but Section 4 requires the washer to be manufactured in Canada. Will equivalent equipment manufactured outside Canada be accepted, subject to the applicable procurement requirements, or is Canadian manufacture mandatory? Reference: Line Item 0001; Section 4.



A1: Canadian manufacturing is not required.



Q2: Small-business supplier eligibility: Please clarify the manufacturer-eligibility and country-of-origin requirements for a small-business supplier offering another manufacturer’s equipment. What supporting certifications or manufacturer information must accompany the quotation? Reference: Small-business set-aside under NAICS 339112.



A2: This opportunity is a small business set-aside. Vendors must meet the size standards for NAICS 339112 with a small business size standard of 500.



Q3: Spray system, pump, and safety equivalency: Will an alternative spray-arm arrangement, such as oscillating spray arms, and a differently rated pump be accepted based on demonstrated washing performance rather than the specified rotary spray, Aqua Pulse pattern, and 15 HP pump? Will equivalent emergency-release and internal safety systems be accepted instead of the exact pull-cable and friction-release arrangement? Reference: Section 4



A3: If the equipment is equivalent; must meet specs detailed in combined synopsis/solicitation.



Q4: MDBiomedics requirement: Must MDBiomedics be the installer and ongoing service provider, or may the equipment manufacturer’s authorized team perform these services? If MDBiomedics support is mandatory, please identify the required training, diagnostic access, documentation, and parts support, and whether bidders must obtain MDBiomedics’ acceptance before submitting a quote. Reference: Section 4.



A4: The installer must provide the same services that MDBiomedics can provide including the post-installation services.



Q5:Chamber dimensions and allowable footprint: Is the approximately 48″ W × 88″ H × 128″ L interior load clearance a mandatory minimum in each direction, or will alternative chamber dimensions be accepted if all required loads fit? Please confirm the maximum installed exterior width, height, and depth, including the technical compartment and required service clearances. Reference: Line Item 0001; Section 4.



A5: No alternative dimensions, Construction and Planning approved the specs provided.



Q6: Exterior dimensions and installation space: Will the VA accept a washer with a different exterior width, height, and depth from the referenced LYNX model, provided it fits the available installation space and maintains required operating and maintenance access? Please identify the maximum allowable dimensions, including the technical compartment, and whether any wall or pit modifications are permitted. RFQ reference: Line Item 0001; Section 4.



A6: No alternative dimensions, Construction and Planning approved the specs provided.



Q7: Pit depth and adaptation: Will an alternative washer installation using a 6″ nominal pit for the LT or 4″ nominal pit for the standard EVO, with an engineered support frame where appropriate, be accepted? Please identify any restrictions on adapting the existing pit. RFQ reference: Section 4—pit-mounted installation.



A7: No alternative dimensions, Construction and Planning approved the specs provided.



Q8: Control-system equivalency: Will the manufacturer’s standard touchscreen control system be accepted instead of the specified Scientek/Allen-Bradley platform, provided it supplies the required ten programmed cycles, adjustable parameters, process displays, access restrictions, alarm history, and date/time functions? Please confirm whether the named control hardware is mandatory. RFQ reference: Section 4—control system.



A8: If the equipment is equivalent; must meet specs detailed in combined synopsis/solicitation.



Q9: Door construction and emergency release: Will double-layer tempered-glass doors with active inflatable seals and door interlocks be accepted as an alternative to the specified insulated double-wall doors? Will the manufacturer’s emergency-release system be accepted, or are the exact friction-release hardware and two internal pull cables mandatory? RFQ reference: Section 4.  



A9: No alternative, Construction and Planning approved the specs provided.



Q10: Cycle records and printer: Is a panel-mounted printer mandatory, or will electronic cycle records downloadable through USB be accepted? Please specify the required recorded parameters, retention period, and any hard-copy requirements. RFQ reference: Section 4—panel-mounted printer.



A10: We cannot use USB; we must have a printer.



Q11: Utilities, heating, and drain cooling: Please confirm the available electrical supply, steam pressure and capacity, condensate return, water temperature/pressure/quality, compressed air, and drainage capacity. Please also confirm the maximum permitted drain-discharge temperature and whether the proposed manufacturer’s utility arrangement may differ from the existing washer connections. RFQ reference: Line Item 0001; Section 4.



A11: No alternative, Construction and Planning approved the specs provided to work with the original hook ups in place.


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