SOURCES SOUGHT
73 -- Hot Food Tables
- Notice Date
- 11/4/2022 3:18:54 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332215
— Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26223Q0109
- Response Due
- 11/11/2022 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 01/10/2023
- Point of Contact
- David Odne, Contract Specialist, Phone: 562-766-2328
- E-Mail Address
-
david.odne@va.gov
(david.odne@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Sources Sought Synopsis Only The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 325120. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. General Requirements: Purchase of Two (2) hot food counters with minimum of a one-year warranty included in this requirement Background: Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS) requires two hot food counters for their kitchens in Buildings 30 and 60 as part of a kitchen modernization to enhance food service to SAVAHCS veterans. Salient Characteristics: The items must have the following salient characteristics: Unit(s) must be name-brand or equivalent in capabilities to the Aladdin Temp-Rite J712B 5-well straight hot food counter. Unit(s) must have a five (5) well capacity with each hot well being made of stainless steel, insulated, and with the minimum dimensions of 12 inches by 20 inches. Each hot well with being able to fit, at a minimum, one full-size, two half-size, or three third-size standard steam table pans which are at least 6 inches deep. Unit(s) must have removeable divider bars to ensure a proper fit for smaller size steam table pans. Unit(s) must be of all-metal construction with reinforcement at stress points and with a countertop made with at a minimum 14-gauge stainless steel. Unit(s) must have the capacity for under-storage with easy access for workers to store necessary supplies during operations. Each hot well must have a heat source that can be thermostatically controlled separately. Unit(s) must be capable of using different heating methods such as dry heat, steam heat, or hot water to keep food hot. Each hot well must have a drain to easily and safely remove hot water that is being used for heating purposes. Unit(s) must have 208-volt, 30 amp, single phase power Unit(s) must be able to fit within a space that is no greater than 75 inches long by 32 inches wide. Unit(s) must have a work shelf made of stainless steel that can be firmly attached to the table and provide a stable work surface for employees Unit(s) must have a single over-shelf that can be firmly attached to provide a safe surface, made of stainless steel, and at least 12 inches wide and the full length of the hot table. Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 0001 HOT FOOD COUNTER, 5 WELL, 74"" LENGTH 2 0002 WORK SHELF FOR FOOD COUNTER 2 0003 OVER SHELF FOR FOOD COUNTER 2 Period of Performance: 30 days after award Delivery Address Department of Veterans Affairs VA Tucson Healthcare System 3601 S 6th Ave Tucson AZ 85723-0001 Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions: Packaging to include all user guides and manufacturer cleaning instructions. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: Equipment must be new and in good working order. The service line POC: will coordinate with clinical user to inspect and test equipment upon arrival. The Equipment Inventory Manager will be contacted by Warehouse personnel to come and tag equipment upon arrival. Hours of Coverage: A. Normal delivery hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm Mountain time. Deliveries must occur during normal delivery hours. B. Federal Holidays observed by NMVAHCS are: New Years' Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day Presidents' Day Veterans' Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to david.odne@va.gov No later than 11/14/2022 by 11:00 AM PT. In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List:
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Tucson Healthcare System 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson 85723
- Zip Code: 85723
- Zip Code: 85723
- Record
- SN06510663-F 20221106/221104230059 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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