7310-- Heat on Demand Advantage RS + Activator RFQ Open Market/Brand Name or Equal Small Business Set-Aside
ID: 36C25225Q0155Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f934f84ede6d40aea23b40a6a0a25d86/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit a contract for the procurement of the Heat on Demand Advantage RS+ Activator and induction base, either from Aladdin Temp-Rite LLC or an equivalent supplier. This opportunity is a Small Business set-aside, reflecting the VA's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal contracting, and will be executed as a firm fixed-price contract under NAICS Code 333241. The equipment is intended for use at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, highlighting its importance in supporting medical operations. Interested vendors should anticipate the release of the Request for Quote (RFQ) document numbered 36C25225Q0155 around January 3, 2025, with proposals due by 4 PM Central Time on January 9, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan NugentContract Specialist
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
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    36C25225Q0155_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center is preparing to issue a presolicitation notice for a contract to supply the Heat on Demand Advantage RS+ Activator and induction base, offered by Aladdin Temp-Rite LLC or an equivalent. This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside, emphasizing its commitment to support small businesses. The contract will be executed as a firm fixed-price agreement in compliance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19 under NAICS Code 333241. The contract's performance will take place at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. An official Request for Quote (RFQ) document, numbered 36C25225Q0155, will be released around January 3, 2025, with proposals due by 4 PM Central Time on January 9, 2025. The presolicitation highlights the VA's intent to procure necessary medical equipment while promoting small business participation in federal contracting.
    36C25225Q0155.docx
    The document is a Standard Form 1449 for soliciting commercial products and services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It outlines the requirements and details necessary for bidding on a contract for "Heat on Demand" equipment, specifically targeted at suppliers who meet differing small business criteria, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. Key elements include contact information, solicitation due dates, and the specifics of the requested items, featuring two components: the "Advantage RS+ Activator" and the "Advantage Induction Base," both designed for commercial food service use. Specifications include electrical requirements, acceptable sizes, and performance standards for the equipment. The document further delineates administrative details such as payment procedures, invoicing protocols, and contract clauses governing quality assurance, compliance, and dispute resolution. Emphasis is placed on ensuring compliance with safety, health, and security regulations while clarifying the basis for award decisions, which will be based on the lowest price that meets technical acceptability. Overall, this procurement process exemplifies the federal government's commitment to supporting small and disadvantaged businesses in the healthcare sector.
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