7320--Ventless Dishwasher & Food Scraper
ID: 36C24826Q0178Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (335220)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/55c0e62428634e55b02a352fe51fd398/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Ventless Flight Type Dishwasher and Food Scraper for the Orlando VA Medical Center's Food and Nutrition Department. The procurement includes the supply of a Hobart Model No. FT1000E+Base dishwasher, capable of washing at least 14,000 dishes per hour, along with a Salvajor Model S914 food scraper, both requiring assembly, installation, scheduled maintenance, and on-site training for staff. This equipment is crucial for sanitizing mealtime items for Veterans, ensuring their health and well-being. Interested vendors must respond by December 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, via email to Shawn Autrey and Rohan McKenzie, and must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shawn AutreyContract Specialist
    (407) 646-4013
    shawn.autrey@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24826Q0178.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, is for market research to identify qualified vendors for a Ventless Flight Type Dishwasher and Food Scraper for the Orlando VA Medical Center's Food and Nutrition Department. This is not a solicitation but seeks to gather information on potential vendors, their SBA size classification under NAICS 335220 (Major Household Appliance Manufacturing), and FSC 7320 (Kitchen Equipment and Appliances). The required equipment includes assembly, installation, scheduled maintenance, and on-site training. Vendors must review the attached Statement of Work and Excel spreadsheet, completing responses directly within the spreadsheet. To be eligible, vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses should be emailed to Shawn Autrey (shawn.autrey@va.gov) and Rohan McKenzie (rohan.mckenzie@va.gov) by December 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with the subject line “Sources Sought and Ventless Flight Type FT Dishwasher and Foor Scraper.” Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered. Specific models mentioned are Hobart Model No. FT1000E+Base for the dishwasher and Salvajor Model S914 for the food scraper.
    ATTACHMENT C_SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE RESPONSE FORM.xlsx
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    ATTCHMENT B_SOW Ventless Flight Type Dish Machine_12-11-25.pdf
    The Orlando VA Medical Center's Food and Nutrition Department requires a ventless flight type dishwashing machine and food scraper to sanitize mealtime items for Veterans, ensuring health and well-being. The machine must be a Hobart Model No. FT1000E+Base or equivalent, capable of washing at least 14,000 dishes per hour, with a 26-foot allowable overall length, and include specific features like a pumped rinse system, 180-degree water temperature, digital controls, an energy recovery system, a heated blower dryer, and a D-lime wash cycle. The Salvajor Model S914 or equivalent food scraper needs a NEMA 4 stainless steel enclosure, solid-state controls, and energy/water-saving mode. The vendor must provide installation, removal of old equipment, factory startup, training, manuals, twice-yearly preventive maintenance, and 24-hour repair aid. A one-year parts and labor warranty is also required for both the dishwasher and waste system.
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    7320--Ventless Dishwasher & Food Scraper
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