J072--Sources Sought - Washing Machine Repair Services 36C26326Q0166
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AI-generated · Nov 25, 2025Repair a Pellerin Milnor commercial washing machine (Model 36026X8R, Serial 141032625) at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center laundry facility. Replace the rear bearing, seal, and related components, using Milnor-specified parts, with all tools, equipment, and labor supplied by the contractor, and ensure the unit is fully operational after repairs. The contractor must perform testing after the repair to verify proper operation, and any additional parts or labor beyond the quoted scope require approval from the Contracting Officer. Work is to be performed by an authorized Milnor dealer representative, during Monday–Friday 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with no weekend or federal holiday work unless coordinated through the COR.
Site requirements include maintaining a safe work environment, proper PPE, daily cleanup, and disposal of debris. Security requires obtaining a VA visitor badge and being escorted by VA staff; parking is restricted to designated lots, with loading dock drop-off permitted but no parking there, and larger vehicles must use lot 43A. Overnight vehicles must display contractor contact information on equipment. This is a sources-sought/proof-of-capability effort for market research; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Respondents should address socioeconomic category, whether the services can be ordered under existing government contracts, and any subcontracting plans.
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. 1. Identify your organization's socio-economic category. 2. 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. *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.
From Sources Sought posted on Nov 24, 2025This is a Pre-Solicitation notice for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, for the procurement of Washing Machine Repair services at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance with a size standard of $12.5 Million. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information and for downloading their own copy of the solicitation package. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on this site. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all amendments. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist at joseph.bloomer@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract neither does it obligate the Government to pay for any quotes or proposal preparation costs. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. All interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 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. END
From Presolicitation posted on Jan 07, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Nov 24, 2025
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Jan 07, 2026View changes (5)
- Title: J072--Sources Sought - Washing Machine Repair Services → Washing Machine Repair Services
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 05, 2025 → Jan 17, 2026
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
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