4130--ICE AND WATER DISPENSERS
ID: 36C26226Q0218Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS (4130)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f0711f50efa04bee8b042f16a3a003a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking sources for Ice and Water Dispensers for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System under Sources Sought Notice 36C26226Q0218. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors, particularly Veteran-owned and small businesses, capable of providing specific Follett Symphony Plus dispensers and high-capacity water filter systems, ensuring reliable access to ice and filtered water for patient care and staff needs. These dispensers are critical for maintaining uninterrupted service in healthcare settings, with requirements including a 25 or 50 lb ice storage capacity, high daily production rates, and compliance with energy efficiency standards. Interested parties should contact Contracting Officer Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov or 562-766-2284 for further inquiries, noting that this notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony Dela CruzContracting Officer
    (562) 766-2284
    anthony.delacruz@va.gov
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    SSN 36C26226Q0218.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN 36C26226Q0218) for Ice & Water Dispensers for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The purpose is to identify qualified sources, particularly Veteran-owned and small businesses, under NAICS code 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The VA is seeking information from potential vendors that can provide specific Follett Symphony Plus ice and water dispensers and carbonless high-capacity water filter systems. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) and Salient Characteristics, confirm their status as an OEM authorized dealer/distributor/reseller, and provide business size information. The notice also inquires about compliance with the Buy American Act, Federal Supply Schedules, limitations on subcontracting, and the Non-Manufacturer Rule. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation; any future solicitation will be published separately on SAM.gov or eBuy.
    Statement of Work.docx
    The Phoenix VA is requesting bids for Symphony Plus Ice and Water Dispensers to provide ice and filtered water for patient care and staff needs at their main facilities or CBOCs. The request is for three additional units to serve as backups, ensuring uninterrupted patient care in case current machines fail. Key requirements for the dispensers include a 25 or 50 lb ice storage capacity, a removable air- or water-cooled ice machine with up to 425 lb daily production of Chewblet ice, and features like Quiet Night™ sleep mode, automatic self-flushing, and Agion® silver-based antimicrobial protection. The units must be easy to clean, have accessible components, and meet Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier 2 specifications, utilizing R404a refrigerant. The equipment must come fully assembled with a 3-year parts and labor warranty and a 5-year compressor parts warranty. The project does not involve IT device connections or sensitive VA information but requires contractor personnel to adhere to federal and VA regulations regarding information protection and patient privacy, including mandatory privacy training.
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