7320--Ventless Griddle
ID: 36C26226Q0169Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6c22ce00c9ec4c949e5d4d9316c6e8e4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified sources to provide a Ventless Griddle and a Fire Suppression Unit for the Nutrition and Food Service at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The procurement includes specific requirements for the Ventless Griddle, such as electric operation, a 22" x 18" grill area, stainless steel construction, and necessary certifications, along with a UL-300 Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System that complies with various safety standards. This equipment is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient food service operations within the VA healthcare facility. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements and relevant information by December 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT via email to Contract Specialist Sam Choo at sam.choo@va.gov.

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    Choo, SamContract Specialist
    sam.choo@va.gov
    sam.choo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential qualified sources for providing a Ventless Griddle and a Fire Suppression Unit for the VA Healthcare System – Greater Los Angeles. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA is seeking information on market capabilities, pricing, and delivery. Key requirements for the ventless griddle include specific model specifications (Wells WVG-136, VCS2000 or equal), electric operation, a 22" x 18" grill area, thermostatic controls, a self-contained hood system, stainless steel construction, and UL, cULus, NSF certifications. The fire suppression unit must be a UL-300 Wet Chemical System or equivalent, complying with NFPA 96 and 17a, ISO, and local fire codes, including design, material, and installation of an ANSUL system. Both items require white-glove service and a total of 60 months of warranty coverage. Interested companies must submit a capabilities statement, business size status, details on their role (manufacturer, authorized distributor), compliance with regulations like the Buy American Act, lead times, estimated lifespan, leasing options, and any existing Federal Supply Schedule contracts. Responses are due by December 09, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT via email to sam.choo@va.gov.
    36C26226Q0169.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice to identify potential qualified sources for providing a Ventless Griddle and a Fire Suppression Unit for the Nutrition and Food Service at the VA Healthcare System – Greater Los Angeles. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers. The RFI details specific requirements for the Ventless Griddle, including model equivalency, electric operation, grill area dimensions, thermostatic controls, self-contained hood system, stainless steel construction, cabinet base, UL/cULus/NSF certification, pre-filter and HEPA charcoal filter, power specifications, and dimensions, with white-glove service. For the Fire Suppression Unit, the VA requires a UL-300 Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System or equivalent, compliance with NFPA 96 and 17a, ISO, and local fire codes, design, material, and installation of an ANSUL system, mechanical plans, electric gas valve, permit fees, and a one-year warranty, also with white-glove service. An additional 60-month warranty for both items is also sought. Interested companies must submit detailed capabilities statements, business size status (NAICS 333241, 500 employee size standard), information on manufacturing/distribution, compliance with federal regulations (e.g., Buy American Act, Non-Manufacturer Rule, COTS), lead times, estimated product lifespan, leasing options, Federal Supply Schedule contracts, general pricing, and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code. Responses are due via email by December 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT.
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