SOURCES SOUGHT
73 -- Purchase of Dishwasher
- Notice Date
- 1/11/2023 1:13:05 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333310
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- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26223Q0406
- Response Due
- 1/17/2023 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 03/18/2023
- Point of Contact
- David Odne, Contract Specialist, Phone: 562-766-2328
- E-Mail Address
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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 333310. 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 (1) Dishwasher brand name of equal to Hobart AM16VLT-BASX Tall Base Electric Door-Style Dishwasher 1. Background Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) utilizes a dishwasher in the building 30 kitchen to clean all dishes, pans, and flatware used by in-patient veterans who utilize the dining facility. The new dishwasher would replace the old existing one which has exceeded its expected life cycle for operations. 2. Scope Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS) requires one dishwasher unit for the B30 kitchen as part of the kitchen modernization to re-establish full food service operations in support of SAVAHCS veterans. The dishwasher shall include at least a one year manufacturer warranty which is listed in the IGCE of this requirement. 3. Specific Tasks. 4. Task 1: Vendor shall provide one (1) each dishwasher according to listed Salient Characteristics below. Salient Characteristics: -Unit must be brand name or have similar capabilities or better to the Hobart AM16VLT-BASX tall base electric high temperature ventless door-style dishwashing machine. -Unit must be a door style, single tank dishwasher -Unit measurements cannot exceed 25 ½ wide x 25 5/8 depth -Unit high temperature must reach at least 180F (heat sanitizing) -Unit must have ventless heat recovery system -Unit must be constructed of stainless steel -Unit must have automatic tank fill and drain -Unit door opening must be at least 27 and fit 18 x 26 sheet pans -Unit must have a pillarless opening -Unit must have a delime notification, cycle -Unit must be capable of washing a minimum of 40 racks per hour -Unit must be capable of adjusting height in order to match service table height of 36 ½ inches. -Unit power requirements: 208V. 40 Amps, Triple phase -Warranty must be at least one year parts and labor 6. Performance Monitoring N/A 7. Security Requirements N/A 8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). N/A 9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. N/A b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). N/A c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. N/A d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. Packaging to include all user guides and manufacturer cleaning instructions. e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. Equipment must be new and in good working order. Service line POC: Andrew McCrary will coordinate with clinical user to inspect and test equipment upon arrival. Equipment Inventory Manager: Carlos Meza will be contacted by Warehouse personnel to come and tag equipment upon arrival. 10. Risk Control: N/A 11. Place of Performance/Delivery Location: VA TUCSON, 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723 13. Delivery Schedule. Estimated delivery of 90 days upon Contracting office awarded PO date to Contractor. Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 0001 Hobart AM16VLT-BASX Tall Base Electric Door-Style Dishwasher 1 14. 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 Year s Day January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Last Monday in January Memorial Day Last Monday in January Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th 15. 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 1/19/2023 by 11:00 AM PT. 16. 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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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/d14beebc15084f1684e1ec61a8e20182/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Southern Arizona Veterans Healthcare Center 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson 85723
- Zip Code: 85723
- Zip Code: 85723
- Record
- SN06562282-F 20230113/230111230111 (samdaily.us)
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