7320--Countertop Ice and Water Dispenser Replacements
ID: 36C25925Q0353Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f9318d4ba9bb4e62a253cd415e9d7058/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified vendors for the replacement of countertop ice and water dispensers at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center located in Aurora, Colorado. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather market research data to identify potential suppliers capable of meeting specific physical, functional, and performance requirements, particularly for critical care areas such as ICUs where reliable access to ice and water is vital for patient care. Interested vendors must provide details regarding their business size, manufacturing location, and are encouraged to respond electronically by April 7, 2025, at 16:00 Mountain Standard Time. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contracting Specialist Eric Adusei at Eric.Adusei@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5782.

Point(s) of Contact
Eric Adusei (CS)Contracting specialist
(303) 712-5782
Eric.Adusei@va.gov
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36C25925Q0353.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for replacements of countertop ice and water dispensers at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. The notice, due by April 7, 2025, seeks information for market research to identify potential vendors capable of meeting the required specifications. This request is not a solicitation for proposals and does not solicit bids; it serves purely for gathering vendor capabilities. The dispensers are needed for critical care areas, such as ICUs, where reliable access to ice and water is essential for patient care. The specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics include strict limitations on air and water temperatures, water pressure requirements, and electrical specifications. Training for users will not be mandated, and standard industry warranties are acceptable. Interested vendors must provide details about their business size and manufacturing location and should respond electronically by the stipulated deadline. The culmination of this inquiry might lead to future acquisitions as the VA aims to enhance service delivery in its healthcare facilities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
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