7320--One Commercial Flight-type Dish Machine
ID: 36C25625Q0822Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3025c641b49141559cb6acf58c78b733/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide a Commercial Flight-type Dishwasher for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The procurement aims to replace the existing Hobart FT1000SER machine with a unit that meets specific operational requirements, including a capacity of up to 14,964 dishes per hour and features for hot water sanitization and ease of maintenance. This Sources Sought notice serves as a market research tool to gauge contractor interest and capabilities, particularly among small businesses, and responses are due by April 25, 2025. Interested parties should direct their inquiries and submissions to Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov.

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    Eugene JacksonContract Specialist
    (832) 352-2915
    eugene.jackson2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Commercial Flight-type Dishwasher intended for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. This RFI aims to gather information from potential contractors on their interest, capabilities, and compliance with various regulations for procuring a dishwasher equivalent to the Jackson WWS Model No. FLIGHTSTAR-18.5-STM, replacing the current Hobart FT1000SER machine that has reached the end of its operational life. Interested contractors must demonstrate qualifications, adherence to the Nonmanufacturer Rule, and provide a Buy American certification along with industry pricing estimates. The expected dishwasher needs to meet specific operational requirements, including a capacity of up to 14,964 dishes per hour, hot water sanitization, and features designed for ease of maintenance. Responses are due by April 25, 2025, and all submissions must be emailed to the specified contact. This notice serves purely for market research purposes and does not initiate a formal solicitation, aiming instead to identify potential small business participation in fulfilling the contract requirements, highlighting the VA's intent to ensure competitive procurement practices.
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