J073--VISN 6 Commissary Cook Chill Equipment Maintenance Small Business Set-Aside
ID: 36C24625Q0896Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (J073)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2688fc32634d433c87ada466e7f1e20f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for Cook Chill Equipment Maintenance services at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with this opportunity set aside for small businesses. The contract, identified as 36C24625Q0896, encompasses a base year and four option years, requiring comprehensive maintenance and repair services for specialized kitchen equipment, including monthly and annual preventative maintenance, as well as 24/7 repair services. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency of food preparation and serving equipment, which plays a vital role in supporting the medical center's culinary operations. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Intern Charlsi B Brooker at Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov for further details, with the contract period extending from September 29, 2025, to September 28, 2030.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charlsi B BrookerContract Specialist
    (757) 728-7216
    Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24625Q0896_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for Cook Chill Maintenance services for the NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE office at the Hampton VA Health Care System. This is a small business set-aside Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C24625Q0896, expected to be released around September 17, 2025. The government plans to award a firm-fixed price contract with an estimated need date of September 29, 2025. Contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible, and are responsible for downloading all solicitation documents, including amendments. The NAICS code is 811310 ($12.5 Million size standard) and the product service code is J073.
    Updated S02 36C24625Q0896.pdf
    This government solicitation, 36C24625Q0896, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cook Chill Maintenance and Repair Services. The contract covers a base year and four option years, from September 29, 2025, to September 28, 2030, and is set aside for Small Businesses. The services include monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual preventative maintenance on specialized kitchen equipment, as well as hourly repair services for advanced food production equipment at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Key requirements include factory-trained and certified technicians for Cleveland Cook Chill equipment, adherence to specific maintenance schedules, and a 24/7/365 service availability with no overtime rates. The contractor must also comply with strict safety, security, and invoicing procedures, including electronic submission of payment requests and specific certifications for personnel and parts. The document outlines detailed maintenance tasks for various equipment, general light maintenance for other kitchen areas, and numerous federal and VA-specific clauses and provisions governing the contract.
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