J059--Ice Machine Cleaning & Sanitation Services
ID: 36C24125Q0223Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9cd1b660b3354739ad099915ecaea235/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitation Services at three Boston VA facilities. The procurement aims to engage a vendor capable of performing cleaning and sanitation for a total of 75 ice machines, requiring two semi-annual site visits to adhere to manufacturer procedures and provide certification of the work completed. This service is crucial for maintaining hygiene and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by 12 PM EST on January 31, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Issa Shawki, at issa.shawki@va.gov, using the provided Sources Sought Worksheet, with a maximum submission length of eight pages.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Issa ShawkiContracting Officer
    (774) 826-3192
    issa.shawki@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concerning Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitation Services at various Boston VA facilities. The aim is to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering these services under the specified NAICS code 811310 and Product Service Code J059. Interested vendors must respond by January 31, 2025, with their capabilities, using a provided worksheet and adhering to specific guidelines including submission format and limitations on page count. The services required include two semi-annual site visits to clean and sanitize a total of 75 ice machines across three locations while adhering to manufacturer procedures and providing certification of work. This notice serves as preliminary market research to gauge vendor capabilities, with potential for set-asides for small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses will not result in an award and should highlight the vendor's qualifications, relevant experience, and socio-economic status. The document emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals but a means to assess market interest and capabilities.
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