J041--Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Services for VACCHCS
Solicitation from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF • VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: {"city":{},"state":{},"country":{}}. Response deadline: Jan 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 811310 • PSC J041.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Services under solicitation number 36C26126Q0267. This opportunity aims to ensure the safe and effective operation of ice machines in VA facilities. Companies with experience in health service cleaning and sanitization are encouraged to respond.
The buyer is looking to engage a contractor that can provide regular cleaning and sanitizing services for ice machines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in VA healthcare facilities.
- Review current cleaning protocols for ice machines
- Assess service capacity and responsiveness
- Develop a comprehensive cleaning schedule
- Ensure compliance with all health regulations
- Train staff on proper sanitization practices
- Evaluate and report on cleaning effectiveness
- Company profile and experience statement
- Evidence of relevant past performance
- Proposed method of service delivery
- Staff qualifications and training plans
- Cost proposal
- Compliance documents
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- Description text is missing and needs clarification
- Further details about specific cleaning requirements are not provided
- No information on performance metrics or reporting requirements
- Lack of insight into potential challenges or previous vendor feedback
- No specified geographic locations for performance
- Absence of timeline for contract renewal or multi-year options
- Insufficient data on budget constraints or funding limits
- Clarification needed on evaluation criteria for bids
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