The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is seeking qualified vendors to provide ice machine cleaning and sanitizing services at the VA Central California Health Care System located in Fresno, California. The procurement includes quarterly cleaning and sanitizing of 19 ice machines, semi-annual water filter replacements, annual preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance, with a requirement for contractors to have at least two years of relevant experience and licensed HVAC professionals on staff. This service is crucial for maintaining hygiene and operational efficiency in healthcare settings, ensuring the safety of ice production for patient care. Interested vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses, must respond with their company information and experience by December 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, and can contact Contracting Officer Lacy Morgan at Lacy.Morgan@va.gov for further details.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C26126Q0194) for ice machine cleaning and sanitizing services at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, CA. This notice is for market research to identify potential vendors, specifically Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses. The required services include quarterly cleaning and sanitizing of 19 ice machines (primarily Folett and Hoshizaki), semi-annual water filter replacement, annual preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance. Contractors must have a minimum of two years' experience, provide a Contract Manager, and ensure technicians are licensed HVAC professionals. Responses, including company information, experience, and estimated pricing, are due by December 18, 2025, 12:00 PM PST.

Sources Sought Synopsis
The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for a service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors with economic status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses that can provide the general requirements below.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811412, Appliance Repair and Maintenance, size standard is $19 M.
Potential Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award (See Internet Site https://sam.gov/). Potential Offerors must also have a current Online Representations and Certification Application on file with SAM.
General Requirements
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, has a requirement for Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Services.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) requires Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Services at the following location:
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Central California Health Care System
2615 E. Clinton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
Please review the draft statement of work for full description of requirements.
Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin around April 1, 2026.
Response Method: Please complete attached Sources Sought Notice

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