6515--629-26-1-106-0002 Kettle Cabinet Assembly
ID: 36C25626Q0241Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3516181e9927468d9e681371dd9e4162/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Modular Base with Kettles for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement involves the purchase and installation of a Cleveland Range Model 36-GM-K1010-300 Modular Base with Kettles and a Cleveland Range Model FLT0040 Water Treatment System, aimed at replacing outdated equipment in the Nutrition and Food Service department. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veterans Owned Small Businesses, and Small Businesses, must submit their capabilities statements, including their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 16, 2025, to Tiffany Conner at tiffany.conner@va.gov. All respondents must be registered and verified with the SBA and SAM.gov to be eligible for future awards.

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    Tiffany ConnerCO
    (318) 990-4064
    tiffany.conner@va.gov
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    36C25626Q0241.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes. This is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes, but rather an inquiry to identify businesses capable of providing Modular Base with Kettles for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6515. The VA is primarily seeking Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, or Small Businesses, but will also consider other businesses for market research. Responses, including a capabilities statement and UEI number, must be emailed to Tiffany Conner (tiffany.conner@va.gov) by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 16, 2025. Interested parties must be registered, active, and verified with the SBA and SAM.gov to be considered for any future award.
    SOW Kettle.docx
    The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) seeks to purchase and install one Cleveland Range Model 36-GM-K1010-300 Modular Base with Kettles and accessories, along with a Cleveland Range Model FLT0040 Water Treatment System, to replace end-of-life equipment in its Nutrition and Food Service department. The contractor is responsible for providing, installing, de-installing, transporting, in-servicing, and testing all equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and VA specifications. Key requirements include specific salient characteristics for both the kettle system and water treatment system, delivery to SLVHCS by August 13, 2024, and provision of operation manuals, maintenance schedules, and on-site training for staff and biomedical technicians. The contractor must also protect property during installation and provide manufacturer warranties.
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