7320--New Dishwasher and Installation Base: 08/12/2024 - 10/31/2024
ID: 36C25624Q1153Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Set Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) (VSA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/47a1a3181151456290306e7f4d8e61ae/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs issues a combined synopsis and solicitation for a federal contract aimed at procuring and installing a new conveyor dishwasher for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. This service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside aims to replace the existing dishwasher in the healthcare facility's nutrition and food service department, which has reached the end of its lifecycle.

    The scope of work involves a high-capacity dishwasher installation, including all necessary materials, labor, and permits, with specific features such as dual tanks and a processing capacity of 342 racks per hour. The contractor must ensure precise connections to existing drain and supply systems and provide on-site training post-installation. Additionally, the VA requires the removal of the current dishwasher.

    Eligible applicants for this SDVOSB set-aside must possess the technical capability, qualified personnel, and equipment to meet the VA's specifications. They should also have a strong quality control measure in place. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed-price, with clear warranty and indemnification terms outlined in the request for proposal (RFP).

    Quotes for this opportunity, with an estimated response deadline of July 31, 2024, should be submitted electronically to Christopher.rossi2@va.gov. A site visit is scheduled for July 24, 2024, and attendance is highly recommended. The winning application will be determined based on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach.

    For any clarifications or questions, contact Christopher Rossi at Christopher.rossi2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher RossiContract Specialist
    (281) 435-1681
    christopher.rossi2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25624Q1153_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to procure a replacement Hobart Conveyor Dishwasher and its accessories for the Nutrition and Food Service department at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The primary goal is to remove the existing dishwasher, install the new equipment, and ensure it meets manufacturer and VA specifications. This requires providing all necessary supplies and services, including de-installation, transportation, and testing. The dishwasher must have specific features such as dual tanks, high rack processing capacity, and insulated doors, with salient characteristics outlined in the RFP. Offerors are required to attend a site visit and RSVP using specified email addresses. Critical dates include the site visit on July 24, 2024, and the response deadline on July 31, 2024. The estimated value focuses on a firm-fixed-price contract, with items priced individually. Contractors must submit electronic payment requests and comply with VA's warranty and indemnification terms. This RFP emphasizes the need for timely submission and compliance with VA's requirements for veteran-owned small businesses.
    36C25624Q1153 0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to procure and install a replacement conveyor dishwasher for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The primary objective is to acquire a high-capacity conveyor dishwasher with specific features to meet the healthcare facility's needs, replacing an existing unit reaching the end of its lifecycle. Key features include two tanks with power scrappers, a processing capacity of 342 racks per hour, and energy-efficient insulation. The contractor must provide all necessary materials, labor, and permits for installation, ensuring connections to existing drain and supply systems. Additionally, the VA requires the removal of the existing dishwasher and on-site training post-installation. Critical dates include a site visit scheduled for July 24, 2024, and a submission deadline of July 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT for quotes to be considered. Evaluation of quotes will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach. This combined synopsis and solicitation prioritize simplified acquisition procedures, and interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically.
    6 - Evaluation Criteria Template - LPTA.docx
    The government seeks a contractor to supply and install a conveyor-type dishwasher system, emphasizing technical capability and price in its evaluation of proposals. The technical factor focuses on the contractor's ability to meet the specified requirements, including having a qualified workforce, appropriate equipment, and robust quality control measures. Proposals will be assessed on a pass/fail basis, with the acceptable/unacceptable criteria ensuring the contractor can deliver a functional dishwasher system. Price evaluations will determine the fairness and reasonableness of the offered rates.
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