VMU Cage & Rack Washer Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting quotes for the procurement and installation of a new Lynx Model 410LX Cage and Rack Washer or equivalent for the Portland VA Medical Center in Oregon. This firm fixed price contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333998. The scope of work includes the removal and decommissioning of the existing washer, any necessary concrete pit construction to accommodate the new unit in Building 101 Room 615, and the provision of all labor, materials, and training required for a fully operational system. The equipment must be new, UL inspected, and compliant with AAALAC, USDA, and NIH regulatory standards. Offers are due by September 29, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. Award will be granted to the responsible offeror providing the lowest price that meets minimum performance requirements and maintains an acceptable past performance rating. Vendors must be an original equipment manufacturer or an authorized reseller, verified by an authorization letter. The contract includes various FAR and VAAR clauses, including Buy American certification and specific security prohibitions regarding certain telecommunications equipment. Delivery is FOB Destination to the VA Portland Health Care System, with electronic invoicing required after delivery, inspection, and acceptance.