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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 08, 2023 SAM #7743
SOURCES SOUGHT

73 -- NFS Warming Cart and Components - Brand Name or Equal

Notice Date

2/6/2023 10:23:13 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

332215 — Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
 

ZIP Code

15215
 

Solicitation Number

36C24423Q0432
 

Response Due

2/10/2023 9:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

03/12/2023
 

Point of Contact

Contracting Officer, Victoria Droz, Phone: 814-418-3743
 

E-Mail Address

Victoria.Roberts4@va.gov
(Victoria.Roberts4@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre- Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Wilkes Barre VAMC, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 has a brand name or equal requirement for a Heat of Demand Activator with all associated components for the Nutrition and Food Service. The brand name for reference is the Aladdin Heat on Demand Advantage Activator ADV650+ with carts and accessories. The following items are to be requested. Any equivalent item should have the required salient characteristics: Description Quantity HEAT ON DEMAND ADVANTAGE RS+ ACTIVATOR,208-240 VOLT,ADV650+,ITEM # 14050 or EQUIVALENT 1 HEAT ON DEMAND ADVANTAGE INDUCTION BASE,SAPPHIRE,IHB26F,ITEM # 13734,12 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 10 RADIANCE HIGH PERFORMANCE DOME,SAPPHIRE,ALRD500,ITEM # 13738,12 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 10 ALLURE 8 OZ. INSULATED MUG,SAPPHIRE,ALM500,ITEM # 13741,48 PER CASE, GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U or EQUIVALENT 4 ALLURE 8 OZ. ROUND INSULATED SOUP BOWL,SAPPHIRE,ALB500,ITEM # 13744,48 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U or EQUIVALENT 4 ALLURE 5 OZ. ROUND INSULATED SOUP BOWL,SAPPHIRE,ALC500,ITEM # 13747,48 PER CASE,GSA CONTRACT 47QSWA19D008U or EQUIVALENT 4 ANTIBACTERIAL ROOM SERVICE TRAY,15"" X 20"",BLACK,RST1A-BK,ITEM # 14110,12 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 13 CHINA 9"" ROUND ENTREE DISH,BRIGHT WHITE,NARROW RIM,D900,ITEM # 13320, 24 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 9 LID,VENTED,DISPOSABLE,WHITE (FITS 8OZ. INSULATED MUG,5OZ. INSULATED BOWL AND DIMENSION TUMBLERS),B42,ITEM # 11887, 2,000 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 1 LID,VENTED,DISPOSABLE,WHITE (FITS INSULATED 8 OZ & 12 OZ. BOWLS AND DIMENSIONS REUSABLE & DISPOSABLE BOWLS),B71,ITEM # 11854, 1,000 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 1 SC CART,10 TRAY EL,SPACE SAVING,5.25"" TRAY SPACING,5"" CASTERS,SC10E-525,ITEM # 13238 or EQUIVALENT 4 CADDY,BEVERAGE & CONDIMENT,STAINLESS STEEL,SC CART ACCESSORY (SC CARTS ONLY,BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-CADDY,ITEM # 13609 or EQUIVALENT 4 CONDIMENT BIN,BLACK,5 3/8 X 4 X 3,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY (CLEAR LID AND DIVIDER SOLD SEPERATELY),SCA-CB543B,ITEM # 13628, 24 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 1 LID,CLEAR,CONDIMENT BIN CB543B,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY,SCA-CLCB,ITEM # 13629, 24 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 1 DIVIDER,CONDIMENT BIN CB543B,SC/MD CART ACCESSORY (BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-DIVCB,ITEM # 13630, 6 PER CASE or EQUIVALENT 2 RAIL,HOLD 3 CONDIMENT BINS,SC CART ACCESSORY (SC CARTS ONLY,CB543B BINS ORDERED SEPERATELY),SCA-RLCB,ITEM # 13610 or EQUIVALENT 1 SC CART,16 TRAY SL, 5.25"" TRAY SPACING, 5"" CASTERS,DRAIN,SC16S-525D,ITEM # 13825 or EQUIVALENT 6 DOME/BASE,WASH & STORAGE RACK,50 CAP,SR50,ITEM # 12571 or EQUIVALENT 2 FREIGHT, DELIVERY AND WHITE GLOVE INSTALLATION 1 REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS: Aladdin Heat on Demand Advantage RS + Activator, 208 volt or Equivalent Design Features: a. 15-second heating cycle via induction heating plus has a space-saving compact design. b. Heating cycle unaffected by voltage fluctuations c. Keeps food at or above 140F for 53+ minutes without a pre-heated plate d. Bases must fit standard 9-inch plates e. 4 color LED display and alert for when base is ready for use f. Visual and Audible indicator alert when ready g. Advantage Bases stay cool to the touch h. Energy saving Auto shut off i. Error prevention logic system eliminates the guesswork for easy-to-use operations j. Brand name for Reference: Model # Aladdin: ADV650+, part # 14050 Construction Features: a. Made of durable stainless steel built for commercial kitchen use. b. 16.31 inches wide x 20.67 inches deep x 11.38 inches high, along with being 34 LBS. c. 208 Volts/ 60 Hertz/ Three phase along with solid state electrical controls for enhanced readability. d. Easy to clean and has removable washable air filters. Warranty: The contractor shall provide the standard 12- or 24-month warranty; with an option to purchase an extended warranty of 3-5 years that will cover all parts, labor, supplies, travel costs, and user support at no additional cost. Brand Name or Equal Requirements-- (10 cases of 12) Heat on Demand Advantage Pellet bases a. Must be compatible with Heat on Demand system, induction base heating b. Must accommodate standard 9-inch plate and dome c. Base sides must stay cool to the touch; must be dishwasher safe and are reusable. d. Color: Sapphire Blue or similar blue e. Brand name for reference: Aladdin IHB26F, part # 13734 (10 cases of 12) Radiance insulated entrée domes Aladdin Radiance insulated entrée domes Fits 9-inch bases Made from durable material that resists scuffing, stains, and water spotting Fully foam insulated, must be stackable Color: Sapphire Blue or similar Dishwasher safe Brand name for reference: Aladdin ALRD500 D. (4 cases of 48) Allure 8-ounce insulated mug/lid or equivalent a. Aladdin Allure insulated 8-ounce mug (48/CS) b. Fully foam insulated c. Dishwasher safe d. Aladdin disposable, white lid, vented like B42 or equivalent e. Brand name for reference: Aladdin ALM500 E. (4 cases of 48) Allure 8-ounce insulated bowl/lid or equivalent a. Aladdin Allure insulated 8-ounce bowl b. Fully foam insulated c. Dishwasher safe d. Aladdin white lid, vented like B71 e. Brand Name for Reference: Aladdin ALB500 F. (4 cases of 48) Allure 5-ounce insulated bowl/lid or equivalent a. Aladdin Allure insulated 5-ounce bowl b. Fully foam insulated c. Dishwasher safe d. Brand name or similar disposable white lid, vented B42 e. Brand Name for Reference: Aladdin ALC500 G. (13 cases of 12) Room Service trays or equivalent a. Aladdin Tray, black b. 15 inches x 20 inches c. Resist breakage d. High impact fiberglass e. Dishwasher safe f. Stain, odor, and scratch resistant. g. Brand Name for Reference:Aladdin RST1BLK H. (9 cases of 24) China round Plates 9 a. 9 bright white plate with narrow rim b. Dishwasher Safe c. Brand name for Reference: Aladdin D900 (1 case of 2,000) Lid, Vented, Disposable, White (Fits 8oz insulated mug, 5oz insulated bowl and Dimensions Tumblers) B42 J. (1 case of 1,000) Lid, Vented, Disposable, White a. (Fits insulated 8oz. & 12oz. bowls and Dimensions Reusable & Disposable bowls) b. B71 K. (4 each) ALADDIN SC FOOD DELIVERY CART or Equivlent Food Delivery Cart Salient Characteristics: (4) Each 10 tray delivery carts 1 tray per shelf No more than 62 high, 24 wide and 27 in length (small footprint) 2 fixed and 2 swivel 5 castor wheels, bolted to unit Stainless steel with full welded framing support Door and corner bumpers Removable tray supports 270-degree door swing with catch Decrease vibration and transport sounds Ergonomic handles No less than 4.5 between trays Able to hold 15 x 20 trays. Must work with Aladdin Cart Caddy to hook on the side of the food delivery cart for coffee service. Space Saving 5.25 tray Spacing Brand Name for Reference: Aladdin: SC10E-525 L. (4 each) Caddy, Beverage & Condiment Cart. a. Stainless Steel strong welded construction. b. Each caddy (SCA-CADDY or equivalent) can hold at least two air-pots/carafes c. Caddies include a built-in rail to attach up to three black plastic condiment storage bins (sold separately). d. Easy to remove for cleaning no tools required e. When mounted to these carts, Caddy required to extend 6"" (15 cm) past cart bumper system. f. Brand name for Reference: MODEL # SCA-CADD M. (1 case of 24) Condiment Bin a. Black b. 5 3/8 x 4 x 3 c. SC/MD Cart accessory d. Brand name for reference: SCA-CB543B N. (1 case of 24) Lid a. Clear for Condiment Bin CB543B b. SC/MD Cart accessory c. Brand name item for reference: SCA-CLCB O. (2 cases of 6) Divider a. Divider for condiment bin CB543B. b. SC/MD Cart accessory c. Brand name item for reference SCA-DIVCB P. (1 each) Rail to hold condiment bins a. holds 3 condiment bins CB-543B b. SC Cart accessory c. Brand name item for reference SCA-RLCB Q. (6 each) Food Delivery Cart Salient Characteristics: (6) Each 16 tray delivery carts 1 tray per shelf No more than 60 high, 24 wide and 27 in length (small footprint) Stainless steel with full welded framing support 2 fixed and 2 swivel 5 castor wheels, bolted to unit Door and corner bumpers Removable tray supports 270-degree door swing with catch Decrease vibration and transport sounds Ergonomic handles No less than 4.5 between trays Able to hold 15 x 20 trays. Must work with Aladdin Cart Caddy to hook on the side of the food delivery cart for coffee service. Brand name item for reference Aladdin: SC16S-525D R. (2 each) Dome and Induction base drying/storage rack a. Must be able to accommodate Radiance 9 entrée Domes or equivalent b. Must be able to accommodate 9 induction bases or equivalent c. All stainless-steel welded construction. d. Preferably removable wash racks but stationary racks are acceptable. e. Racks must be no larger than 20 x 20 f. 4-5 Wash Racks, no more than 77 in height g. Length and Depth: Not greater than 23.5 x 23.5 h. Approximately: 13.40 between racks. I Castor 4-5 swivel castors with food pedal brakes j. Brand name item for reference Aladdin SR50 ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION: Wilkes Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Nutrition and Food Service Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 332215: 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 332215? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization s ability to supply the required items. Please additionally provide a product specification sheet for the items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Victoria Roberts via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Victoria Roberts Contracting Officer Victoria.Roberts4@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST. If you are interested in submitting a response to this posting, please ensure to submit a Brochure/Specification Sheet for the product offered as well as indicating the brand.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/b835d7c865b549ed87e9466ed5672c5e/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veteran Affairs Wilkes Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre 18711, USA

Zip Code: 18711

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06583895-F 20230208/230206230115 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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