J073--Sources Sought Notice - Repair AVTEC Tray Conveyor System Washington DC VAMC 36C24526Q0152
ID: 36C24526Q0152Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24119baa7c714f488eb1893dd505e223/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking qualified vendors to provide repair services for the AVTEC Tray Conveyor System at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of replacing essential components such as hot well pans, tray pucks, and the control foot switch in the Dietary Kitchen, ensuring compliance with OEM procedures and Joint Commission standards. This repair work is critical for maintaining operational efficiency in the kitchen facilities that serve veterans. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including business details and capability statements, by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, to the primary contact, Torcara Charles, at Torcara.Charles@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Torcara CharlesContracting Specialist
    (410) 642-2411
    torcara.charles@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24526Q0152.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C24526Q0152) to identify vendors capable of repairing the AVTEC Tray Conveyor System at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The required services include replacing hot well pans, tray pucks, and the control foot switch in the Dietary Kitchen. This notice serves as a request for information for planning purposes only, aiming to gather market research to develop requirements and an acquisition strategy. Interested vendors must submit their business details, socio-economic status, contact information, capability statement, previous experience, available contract vehicles, and certification/licenses by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Responses should confirm the organization's capability to meet performance requirements and comply with subcontracting limitations. This is not a solicitation, and the government will not form a binding contract from responses.
    36C24526Q0152.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is seeking sources for contractors to repair the AVTEC Tray Conveyor System at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice (36C24526Q0152) aims to identify interested and capable vendors for AVTEC Kitchen repairs as per the provided Scope of Work. The repairs involve replacing hot well pans, tray pucks, and the control foot switch in the Dietary Kitchen. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and parts, adhering to OEM procedures and Joint Commission standards. Responses are due by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET and should include business details, capabilities, previous experience, and contract vehicles. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
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