Purchase Order 36C24623P0492

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, awarded a Kitchen Appliance Maintenance Contract to ITW Food Equipment Group LLC (doing business as Hobart Service) on January 25, 2023. This firm fixed-price purchase order, valued at $248,060.98 with completion targeted for January 24, 2028, will be performed in Durham, North Carolina. As the original equipment manufacturer for Hobart-branded commercial kitchen equipment, Hobart Service will provide maintenance and repair services for food service equipment across VA facilities. The contract was not designated as a set-aside for small businesses, allowing full and open competition. The originating solicitation was posted as a pre-solicitation notice on December 8, 2022, with a due date of December 12, 2022, though notably it was listed as a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity.

ITW Food Equipment Group LLC is a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc., a global industrial manufacturer headquartered in Illinois. The company has an established track record as a key service provider to the VA and other federal agencies, with numerous prior contract awards spanning preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, equipment inspections, and technical support for commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers, mixers, ovens, and conveyor systems. ITW's broader federal portfolio includes specialized equipment and services delivered through multiple subsidiaries to agencies including the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Department of Energy, demonstrating substantial capacity to support government operations across diverse sectors.