Modular Meal Tray Assembly System

This combined synopsis/solicitation (36C26026Q0700) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20, seeks quotes for a modular meal tray assembly system for the American Lake VAMC in Tacoma, Washington. This procurement is set aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 333310, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The system must allow for a seamless, ergonomic flow from hot food service through cold food assembly, utilizing no more than three employees within a workspace of approximately 200” x 150”. Key equipment components include mobile gravity shelf carts, air curtain glass door pass-thru refrigerators, mobile tray and rack dispensers, mobile slider tables, and a six-well hot food server. The scope of work covers delivery, setup, and installation, which includes performing pre-site surveys, executing necessary pre-installation electrical work, and incorporating existing equipment (Dinex Activator and Victory Food warmer) currently in use. The contractor is also responsible for decommissioning and disposing of the facility's existing conveyor trayline and power strip. Additionally, the contractor must provide virtual training, on-site pre-installation services, and on-site go-live support. The period of performance is 90 days after receipt of order. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Nick Heintz by July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST. Evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and past performance.

This document details the equipment layout and electrical specifications for a Meal Tray Assembly System, likely prepared for a government facility food service upgrade. It maps out the physical arrangement of kitchen components relative to the storeroom and window walls. Key elements of the layout include two Burlodge refrigerators, a Dinex plate warmer, a Dinex activator, a Burlodge steam table, slider tables with gravity shelves, and a Victory food warmer. Each piece of new equipment is listed with its specific electrical requirements, including voltage, phase, amperage, and NEMA receptacle configurations. Notably, the diagram specifies that the existing Dinex activator and Victory food warmer currently in use at the facility must be integrated into the proposed assembly system. This technical layout serves as a blueprint for vendors to understand the spatial, electrical, and equipment integration requirements for the bidding process.