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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Dining Enhancement Scope

Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation N073 Dining Enhancement VISN 1 01730 36C24121Q0223 K 04-05-2021

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561210 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Bedford 200 Springs Road Bedford MA 01730

A.1 SOLICITATION 36C24121Q0223 DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

The Solicitation number is 36C24121Q0223 and is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.

This is a Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside (VOSB) and the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.

Questions and Answers

1. Was there a prior assessment at each location?

· Yes, there was, however, the assessment was completed but not utilized at each station. The new assessment shall be done as part of the site visit for each station and shall be submitted as part of the quote. This way, the vendor that supplies and installs the equipment knows exactly what was in the assessment and that all required recommendations were adhered to.

2. How long do the site visits take?

· The length or time of each site will vary depending on many factors.

3. Will there be any documents on station to assist in the assessment?

· Yes, an individual assessments summary for each station should be available at the time of the site visit.

4. Does the solicitation include infrastructure repairs?

· No, that will be done as a separate requirement.

5. Will there be a schedule for the site visits?

· Yes, the site Visits will be scheduled by Justin Bakaian.

6. In order to deliver on the stated concept, to provide dining enhancement to the veteran population in accordance with industry best practices in accordance with Mission Act guidelines, will the VA accept a proposal in the generally accepted practice of program development (menu and training) followed by design and equipment identification?

· Yes, quotes will be accepted while keeping within the scope of the PWS.

7. Can the procurement be divided or segment the design and equipment portions of the contract.?

· This is a BPA and essentially it is up to the service to determine at what point is the station ready to receive the menu development, Training, equipment and installation. The design is depending on what equipment is chosen for that kitchen. This cannot be divided.

8. What is driving the order of the Enhanced dining Concept?

· The scope is essentially “Move from Cook/Chill to one of: cook/boost, cook/serve, cook to order.” Yes, concept drives menu, which drives design and in keeping within scope as the concept is already known. See attached Sample Menu.

See attached document: Menu Sample.

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