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36C26126Q0623

W065--Automated Linen Dispenser Lease | Bridge Contract

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

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Notice Type Presolicitation
Due 2026-04-21
Posted 2026-04-20
NAICS 339112
PSC W065
Set-aside None listed
Scout Score 5

Quick analysis

Notice of Intent to Sole Source from VA NCO 21 for a short-term bridge lease of proprietary alEx/ScrubEx automated linen dispensers at VA San Francisco.

Incumbent and named sole-source awardee is L1 Enterprises, Inc. with an exclusive distributor letter cited in the JOFOC.

Opportunity is outside Trace’s core lanes (NAICS 339112 – medical equipment), offers no strategic value, and presents a practical access/compliance blocker due to the exclusive distributor constraint and same-day response window.

Scope summary

  • Provide lease/continuity of alEx/ScrubEx automated linen and scrub dispensers and collectors at VA San Francisco HCS (VISN 21).
  • Meet proprietary brand and interoperability constraints with existing VA tracking/user systems across hospital locations.
  • Deliver firm-fixed-price lease supply/services for listed alEx models (e.g., LC/SC/MC dispensers, MV-2.0, SV-48, LVD-Remote-2.0, LVRR-WP-2.0).
  • Commence short bridge period of performance approximately 05/01/2026–09/30/2026.
  • Coordinate with NCO 21/CO for same-day capability statement window (04/21/2026 15:00 ET).

Dimension scores

Total - 5/100
Technical Fit - 1/20

Scope is a lease of proprietary alEx/ScrubEx automated linen dispensers (medical facility equipment) under NAICS 339112, outside Trace’s core capabilities (SATCOM, CDS, JADC2, IT O&M, etc.). Evidence: 36C26126Q0623_1.docx line items; JOFOC describes ScrubEx/alEx systems.

Past Performance - 0/20

No relevant Trace past performance in VA healthcare equipment or hospital linen dispensing. Company profile lists DoD/JADC2/SATCOM programs; no VA medical equipment analogs.

Vehicles / Contract Access - 1/10

Not on a Trace-held vehicle and not full/open; it is a sole-source bridge to L1. Trace could only submit a capability statement challenging the sole-source, with low probability. Evidence: Notice of Intent and JOFOC exclusive distributor basis.

Competitive Position - 0/15

Incumbent is L1 Enterprises with an exclusive distributor letter cited; the requirement is brand/proprietary and continuity-focused. Evidence: JOFOC; presolicitation naming L1.

Risk - 3/15

High pursuit risk: same-day response deadline, proprietary/brand-specific requirement, and lack of Trace domain expertise. Even if bid, likelihood of acceptance is low given JOFOC. Evidence: notice due date; JOFOC exclusivity and continuity constraints.

Strategic Value - 0/10

Does not align with Trace target agencies/missions; NAICS 339112 is in low-priority registrations and the action is a short bridge with no discernible strategic expansion.

Compliance - 0/10

JOFOC states only one authorized distributor (L1) for the proprietary alEx/ScrubEx lease at VA SF. Without that authorization, Trace cannot meet the brand-specific requirement. Set-aside unspecified but exclusivity is a practical disqualifier. Evidence: JOFOC.

Concerns

  • Sole-source JOFOC to incumbent L1 with exclusive distributor letter limits competitive access.
  • Brand-specific/proprietary requirement tied to existing VA systems integration.
  • Extremely short response window (same day) leaves no time to develop compliant alternative.
  • Outside Trace core capabilities; limited internal expertise for hospital linen dispensing systems.
  • Low probability of overturning sole-source determination with a capability statement.

Teaming opportunities

  • Authorized distributor relationship for IPA alEx/ScrubEx leasing or a teaming arrangement with L1 (incumbent) — unlikely.
  • OEM-certified technicians/support for hospital linen dispensing systems integration and maintenance.
  • VA healthcare facility equipment leasing experience and references under NAICS 339112.

Competitive position

  • None substantiated for Trace in this proprietary healthcare equipment lease; JOFOC favors incumbent L1.

Bid/No bid factors

  • Notice of Intent to Sole Source naming L1 Enterprises.
  • Exclusive distributor/sole-source letter cited in JOFOC.
  • Bridge contract focused on continuity with existing proprietary system.
  • NAICS 339112 (medical equipment) outside Trace’s core lanes and low-priority NAICS.
  • Same-day response deadline limits viable challenge.

Documents

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36C26126Q0623_1.docx Download
Summary

Pre-solicitation notice from VA NCO 21 for an Automated Linen Dispenser lease (bridge contract) at VA San Francisco Healthcare System; the agency intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to L1 Enterprises Inc. Solicitation 36C26126Q0623 will be posted on or about 04/21/2026 with proposals/capability statements due 04-21-2026 15:00 ET. The notice lists specific alEx® dispenser models/quantities and references an attached JOFOC document.

  • Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 (261-NCO 21)
  • Solicitation number: 36C26126Q0623
  • Notice type: Pre-solicitation / Notice of intent to sole source to L1 Enterprises Incorporated
  • Procurement type: Firm fixed price; resulting instrument: purchase order for a lease (Automated Linen Dispenser lease)
  • Response due date/time: 2026-04-21 15:00 Eastern Time (same day as expected posting)
  • NAICS: 339112; PSC: W065
  • Place of performance: VA San Francisco Healthcare System, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 (VISN 21)
  • Contact/POC: Contracting Officer Mathew B. Czeshinski; email Mathew.czeshinski@va.gov
  • Scope/line items: multiple specific alEx® branded dispensers and modules listed (alEx Automated LC/SC/MC dispensers, MV-2.0, SV-48, LVD-Remote-2.0, LVRR-WP-2.0, etc.), indicating hardware lease plus associated supplies/services
  • Attachment referenced: 'P03 JOFOC Linen Dispenser_Redacted' (supports sole-source justification)
  • Competition note: Government invites capability statements/proposals from responsible sources for consideration before final sole-source determination (opens limited opportunity for challenge/alternative offers)
  • Archive: Posting archived 30 days after response date
  • Set-aside: Not specified / Unknown in notice
P03 JOFOC Linen Dispenser_Redacted.pdf Download
Summary

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) documenting a sole-source, bridge lease for ScrubEx and alEx automated scrub and linen dispensers for VA San Francisco VAMC / VISN 21. The action intends a firm-fixed-price bridge contract to continue the incumbent L1 Enterprises lease through 09/30/2026 and cites proprietary restrictions and an exclusive distributor letter as the basis for sole-source procurement under FAR 6.103-1.

  • Agency / office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 on behalf of VISN 21 (VA San Francisco Medical Center).
  • Procurement: Continuity/bridge lease of ScrubEx and alEx automated scrub and linen dispensers and collectors (proprietary OEM IPA products).
  • Period of performance: Intended 05/01/2026–09/30/2026 (bridge).
  • Contract type: Intended Firm Fixed Price.
  • Sole-source justification: Document states only one authorized distributor (L1 Enterprises, a SDVOSB) and an exclusive authorized distributor/sole source letter was obtained.
  • Incumbency: Incumbent contractor is L1 Enterprises, Inc.; prior similar awards listed (e.g., 36C24526P0189, 36C24925P0490, MRR 36C26124P0848) to L1 Enterprises.
  • Market research: SBA (NAICS 339112) returned many SDVOSBs/VOSBs, SAM.gov and SCMC had no relevant results; GSA listings show L1 sells equipment but not lease arrangements.
  • Operational constraints: Equipment interoperates with existing VA tracking software and user database and is integrated across hospital locations for JIT delivery; system captures who received linen, weight, and cost.
  • Set-aside: Not specified in document (incumbent is SDVOSB).
  • Acquisition ID / JOFOC tracker: Acquisition ID 36C261-26-AP-3255; JOFOC Tracker FY26 - NCO 21 - 1035.
Technical details

Entry: sync

Review status: Up to date

Logical upstream opportunity: 45402

Notice lineage:

  • 2fcb399c660c49c8a0578588fbd463a1 (posted 2026-04-20) - current

Last synced: 2026-04-21T16:17:20.197433+00:00

Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T16:18:47.614378+00:00

Latest package fingerprint: ccbd0f2de52c18314e4f3a2daf3e1fd2536e48d2dde5a5d529e7fd9056330ded

Latest package notice: 2fcb399c660c49c8a0578588fbd463a1

Latest package documents: 2

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  • 2026-04-21T16:17:20.199507+00:00: 2fcb399c660c49c8a0578588fbd463a1 with 2 docs

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