The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a single source award justification for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veteran Affairs Medical Center (CMC VAMC) to acquire Burlodge RTS Food Service System Carts. These carts are essential for plating, holding, and transferring veteran meals while maintaining safe temperatures, adhering to HACCP standards. The justification for a single source is due to the existing $867,000 Burlodge Cook-Serve system, installed four years prior, which is only compatible with Burlodge equipment. Using a different brand would necessitate purchasing duplicate kitchenware, leading to wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. Market research identified three authorized Burlodge dealers, confirming that only Burlodge products are compatible with the current meal delivery system. The purchase is approved by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b).
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of four Burlodge RTS-Short CT Double Fridge Carts with specific components to the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. This is a brand-name-only requirement, with a NAICS code of 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) and a size standard of 500 employees. Key dates include an offer due date of November 14, 2025, by 3:00 PM EST, and questions due by November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The carts are essential for maintaining food safety standards during meal plating and delivery to veterans. The contract includes various clauses governing commercial products and services, such as inspection, payment, termination, and specific VAAR clauses related to gray market/counterfeit items and electronic payment submissions. The contractor is responsible for fully assembling and delivering the carts within 60 days of the contract award, along with a one-year defective parts and labor warranty.