7320--Meal Delivery Cart
ID: 36C25625Q0701Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/540f856ca67d42909a6641b1fc53b005/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the procurement of 75 stainless steel Meal Delivery Carts for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. These carts are intended for patient meal tray delivery and must be compatible with the existing Aethon robotic transport system, with specific requirements outlined for construction materials and design features. This Sources Sought Notice serves as preliminary market research to inform the procurement strategy, encouraging responses from small businesses and assessing vendor capabilities, with submissions due by April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. Interested parties should direct their responses to Contract Specialist Lekeicia Anderson-Spight at Lekeicia.anderson@va.gov.

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    Lekeicia Anderson-SpightContract Specialist
    (713) 350-2943
    Lekeicia.anderson@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0701.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of Meal Delivery Carts for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. This document serves to gather information to assist in defining the procurement strategy, including potential set-asides or unrestricted solicitations for future official announcements. Interested parties are invited to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) by providing relevant details, which will be used solely for market research purposes by the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team. Responses are due by April 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST and should adhere to specified formatting guidelines. The RFI aims to identify potential suppliers and assess the marketplace to establish an effective procurement approach for the upcoming solicitation for Meal Delivery Carts.
    RFI-36C25625Q0701-Meal Delivery Carts.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas, seeking sources to fulfill a requirement for 75 stainless steel meal delivery carts. These carts are intended for patient meal tray delivery and must be compatible with the existing Aethon robotic transport system. The notice outlines specific product requirements, including construction materials, design features, and related services such as uncrating and removal of outdated carts. This request aims to gather information from potential contractors regarding their capabilities, including their business status, equipment support, service qualifications, pricing estimates, and compliance with industry standards. The MEDVAMC aims to determine the best procurement strategy based on responsiveness from vendors, particularly encouraging participation from small business concerns. The notice emphasizes that submitted information is voluntary, and no solicitation currently exists, with responses due by a specified date. Overall, the document serves as preliminary market research to inform future procurement strategies for essential meal delivery equipment within the VA healthcare system.
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