7320--Dallas Dish Machine
ID: 36C25725Q0032Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7be067b06c154f7f8c25e08e83fb2358/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price contract to acquire a Hobart Model No. FT1000SE+BASE dish machine for the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and includes the installation and disposal of the existing dishwasher, ensuring compliance with local plumbing and electrical codes. The new equipment is essential for enhancing the operational efficiency of the Nutrition and Food Services within the VA health system. Interested parties must submit their offers by October 25, 2024, at 10 AM Central Time, and direct any technical questions to Senior Contract Specialist Jose Campa at Jose.Campa@va.gov by October 21, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose CampaSenior Contract Specialist
    (210) 694-6311
    Jose.Campa@va.gov
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    36C25725Q0032_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting quotes for a firm-fixed price contract for a Dallas Dish Machine to serve the VA North Texas Health Care System. This solicitation, identified as 36C25725Q0032, is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Interested parties must be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) to qualify. All technical questions must be submitted in writing by October 21, 2024, to the Senior Contract Specialist, Jose Campa, via email. Offers are due by October 25, 2024, at 10 AM Central Time. The document also provides contact details for further inquiries and references additional documents related to the solicitation. This request exemplifies the VA's commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses while acquiring essential equipment for healthcare operations.
    36C25725Q0032.pdf
    The document outlines a federal procurement request for the acquisition and installation of a conveyor-type dishwasher at the North Texas Veterans Health Care System's Dallas Medical Center, which is essential for its Nutrition and Food Services. The project includes the removal of old equipment, installation of the new dishwasher, and ensuring compliance with local codes for plumbing and electrical work. The statement of work details the specific tasks required, including plumbing adjustments, electrical connections, and fabrication work, all to be performed during standard business hours. The necessity for a service agreement, health and safety regulations for contractor personnel, and the requirement for the contractor to be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business are emphasized. Additionally, the document specifies the total award amount, the contractor's payment terms, as well as other contract clauses and provisions. Overall, this procurement process aims to enhance operational efficiency in the VA's food services while adhering to regulatory standards.
    P03-JA Brand Name Only-Dallas Dish Machine-CO-BC signed-redacted.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sole Source Justification for a new firm-fixed price contract to acquire a Hobart Model No. FT1000SE+BASE dish machine for the VA North Texas Health Care System. This procurement, valued at an undisclosed amount, involves installation and disposal of the existing dishwasher. The contract falls under FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items, permitting restricted competition due to the necessity of using only Hobart equipment, which is compatible with existing utilities and widely serviced by vendors. Market research confirmed that only Hobart can meet the specific requirements, leading to the determination that competition is restricted to one responsible source. The contracting officer ensured cost fairness through quotes and historical data. Additionally, the acquisition complies with the Veterans First Program, allowing for a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The Hobart product is manufactured domestically, supporting compliance with the Buy American Act. Overall, the procurement aims to enhance Nutrition and Food Services' operational efficiency within the VA health system.
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