MCRD PI Kitchen Appliances
ID: M00263ZK25001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING GENERALPARRIS ISLAND, SC, 29905-9001, USA

NAICS

Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290)

PSC

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES (7320)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Commanding General of the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for kitchen appliances to be installed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The procurement focuses on a range of kitchen equipment and fixtures for three mess halls, including stationary kettles, tilting skillets, roll-in ovens, fryer batteries, and cold food counters, all designed to enhance food service capabilities in military facilities. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to modernizing kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and functional standards, and improving the overall quality and efficiency of food preparation environments. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses, can reach out to Captain Zach Keener at zachary.e.keener.mil@usmc.mil or 843-228-2129, or Randy L. Wentworth at randy.wentworth@usmc.mil or 843-228-2151 for further details.

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    The government file outlines specifications for kitchen equipment and fixtures required in three mess halls (Buildings 6012, 740, and 590). Central to the request is a variety of cooking appliances, including stationary kettles, tilting skillets, roll-in ovens, fryer batteries, and cold food counters. Each item includes detailed descriptions of capacity, features, materials (primarily stainless steel), energy specifications, and warranty information. Key highlights include items like direct steam kettles with varying capacities, electric tilting skillets with manual tilts, and advanced combination oven/steamers featuring programmable controls and cleaning systems. The document underlines installation requirements, including equipment setup, calibration, and operator training, ensuring all installations adhere to safety and functional standards. This RFP is indicative of the government's commitment to upgrading food service capabilities in military or federal facilities, aiming for modern, efficient, and compliant kitchen operations. The comprehensive nature of the request reflects an emphasis on quality, durability, and operational excellence in food preparation environments within federally funded projects.
    The file outlines specifications and requirements for kitchen equipment procurement across four dining facilities as part of a government RFP initiative. Key items include various stationary kettles (80-gallon and 40-gallon capacities), tilting skillets, a rotating rack oven, combination ovens/steamers, griddles, refrigerators, commercial dishwashers, and cooking appliances such as fryers. Each piece of equipment details construction materials, capacity, operational features, electrical requirements, and warranty information. The document emphasizes the need for installation services, including setting equipment in place, equipment startup, calibration, and staff training on new systems. Significant warranties cover equipment defects and parts, ensuring reliable operation over extended periods. This procurement strategy is aimed at modernizing dining facilities, enhancing operational efficiency, and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. The comprehensive nature of the specifications reflects a deliberate approach to standardize and upgrade kitchen facilities to meet current health and safety standards, underscoring the government’s commitment to providing quality services in public dining.
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