36C10X26Q0151.docx

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

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Contract Specialist Hosea Berkley Hosea.Berkley@va.gov 202-276-2991

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1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Rapid Cook Oven product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) contract. The Rapid Cook oven is an oven that utilizes one or more non-traditional heat transfer technologies to cook food products significantly faster than would be possible using conventional (e.g., convection, conduction, radiant) heat transfer technologies. Heat transfer technologies that may be employed include microwave, quartz halogen, and high-velocity or impingement convection.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Rapid Cook Oven to be used by food service personnel throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the TurboChef Bullet TM Rapid Cook Oven. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

(QUICK SHIP) (ENC‐9600‐801) Bullet™ Convection/Microwave Oven, Rapid Cook, electric, 21.1" wide, ventless, countertop, fully insulated cook chamber, stores over 1,000 recipes, internal catalytic converter, smart voltage sensor technology (US only), One Touch Controls, removable rack and grease collection pan, bottom jet plate, pull down door with ergonomic handle, 13 1/2" x 14 1/4, (2) solid PTFE baskets, TurboChef Cleaner and Guard Starter Kit, includes (1) cleaner packet, (1) 24ox bottle, (1) Guard bottle and (2) foamer trigger, aluminum paddle, side hand grips, stainless steel front, top & sides, cULus, CE, UL EPH Classified, ANSI/NSF 4, TUV (Max qty ‐ 5 per order, ships within 4 days)

MDD‐1001 1‐year OK subscription, CW2 module (WiFi), no SAP

One-year parts and labor warranty

208/240v/60/1‐ph, 30.0 amps, 6-foot cord (nominal), NEMA 6‐30P, standard

TurboChef (Middleby) Cart, 32" (81.3 cm), oven, with locking casters for i5, i3, HhB 2, Tornado 2, C3, Single Batch & Double Batch

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide TurboChef Bullet TM Rapid Cook Oven or equal as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero. Vendors shall provide descriptive literature which will be used to thoroughly evaluate each proposal to determine the extent to which it meets the Salient Characteristics (SCs) listed in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Vendors are required to complete the highlighted area on the SCs Chart located on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document listing the location where compliance to the SCs can be found. The chart must be included with the vendor’s submission. Offers which do not include this complete chart will not be considered for award.

CLIN 0001 apply to all the SCs

easyTouch® 2.0 CONTROL SYSTEM Page 1 under specifications Yes, Page 1, Touchscreen under exterior construction Page 1, Recipe Storage System under Features

Stainless steel finish Page 1, under options Stainless steel front, top, sides Page 1, under exterior constructions

Page 1, under specifications Yes, Page 1, under performance

Page 1, under features 15.5”x14.5” Page 2, under dimensions

Ventless Page 1, under specifications Ventless Page 1, under ventilation

Per vendor quote One-year parts and labor warranty Page 1, under Features

Performance Performance features and functions of the device offered will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:

1. Safety features to include automatic shutoff functioning

2. Heating features (ex. speed/temperature options)

3. Ease of use/programming

4. Ease of cleaning (ex. self-cleaning)

5. Ability to limit smoke, grease, and odor emissions

6. Menu system features and ease of use

Design

1. Size and weight

2. Internal capacity

3. Mobility

4. Available accessories

Warranty

1. Terms and conditions of warranty

2. Availability and terms of extended warranty

3. Availability and terms of maintenance plans

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

1. Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

2. If Yes:

a. What does the plan cover?

b. Does plan cover software updates only?

c. Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?

d. Does the plan cover both software and parts?

3. Vendors are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

4. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

5. Full name and address of company

6. DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE

7. Business Size

8. Manufacturer or Distributor: If distributor - provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.

9. Country of Origin designation for all products

10. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale.

11. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meets the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met.

12. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

13. Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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