Ice Machines and Water Dispensers for the NMVAHCS
ID: 36C26224Q16030001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5db63883eba142c3a1d9de965d94ed36/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for the procurement of countertop ice machines and water dispensers for the New Mexico VA Healthcare System and the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The contract requires the supply of three units of the Follett Symphony Plus 50 Series ice machine and water dispenser for New Mexico and ten units for Long Beach, with specific operational and warranty characteristics outlined in the solicitation. This equipment is essential for providing reliable hydration and ice services within VA healthcare facilities, ensuring the comfort and care of veterans. Interested vendors must submit their offers electronically by September 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM PT, to Isaac Shimizu at Isaac.Shimizu@va.gov, and must be registered as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in SAM.gov to be eligible for the award.

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    Isaac Shimizu
    Isaac.Shimizu@va.gov
    Isaac.Shimizu@va.gov
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    36C26224Q1603 0001.docx
    The government agency issuing this document is seeking bids for a contract to supply and deliver countertop ice and water dispensing machines to multiple locations. The solicitation period has been extended until August 23rd, 2024, to allow potential vendors additional time to submit offers. Notably, the document specifies the desired brand and model, the Follet Symphony Plus 50 Series, or an equivalent, with detailed characteristics and requirements. The contract appears to be divided into two parts, with item 0001 referring to the extension and item 0002 specifying the desired product, its quantity, and delivery schedule. Vendors must acknowledge the receipt of this amendment and follow the specified methods for submission.
    36C26224Q1603 0002.pdf
    The document serves as an amendment to a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically addressing the procurement of countertop ice dispensing machines. It details the updated requirements for two specific models: Follett, Model No. 50CI425A Symphony Plus Ice Machine and Water Dispenser, requiring three units for the New Mexico VA Healthcare System, and Follett, Model No. 25CI425A-S Symphony Plus, requiring ten units for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The amendment specifies the machine characteristics and emphasizes the necessity for acknowledgment of this amendment by potential offerors. The due date for submissions has been extended to September 13, 2024, at 12PM Pacific Time, while all other terms remain unchanged. The comprehensive list of machine features, including operational and warranty details, highlights the importance of selecting reliable equipment for VA healthcare facilities. This amendment underscores adherence to proper procurement protocols within the federal contracting process.
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