Convection Steamer with Installation Brand Name: Vulcan Model No. C24ET10‐LWE
ID: 36C25625Q0533Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/440dd12057be4c0aa35775069878a152/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Vulcan Model No. C24ET10‐LWE electric convection steamer for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO). The procurement includes the delivery, installation, and removal of the old unit, with strict adherence to safety, infection control, and security protocols during the scheduled site work. This equipment is crucial for enhancing service delivery and operational capability within the VA's health care system. Interested vendors must submit relevant company information and capabilities by contacting Caleb Parker at caleb.parker@va.gov, with the equipment delivery deadline set for April 18, 2025.

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    Caleb Parker
    caleb.parker@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice - 36C25625Q0533.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for providing a Vulcan Model No. C24ET10‐LWE electric convection steamer for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO). This notice is part of market research and is not a solicitation. Interested vendors must submit relevant information, including company details, contract statuses, socio-economic categorizations, and capabilities in supplying the specified equipment. The contractor will deliver, install, and remove the old unit while adhering to safety, infection control, and security protocols. The installation requires scheduled site work during regular hours, and several system specifications and compliance requirements are outlined to ensure optimal performance. The equipment must be delivered by April 18, 2025, and a warranty for parts and labor will be included. This notice emphasizes the VA's initiative to enhance service delivery and operational capability within its health care system.
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