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GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 3495 Bailey Avenue Building 3, 2nd floor Buffalo NY 14215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Janelle Bonafede Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov 716-862-7461 x 24570

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Sources sought notice for Hospital Ice and Water Dispensers serving New York Harbor Healthcare System (Manhattan, Brooklyn, St. Albans).

TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice

SOL: 36C24226Q0759

DUE: 7/10/2026 @ 1600 EST.

SET ASIDE: N/A

NAICS: 333415

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center, 423 E. 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, Brooklyn VA Medical Center, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209, St. Albans VA Medical Center, 179-00 Linden Boulevard, Queens, NY 11209.

POC: Janelle Bonafede Mail all responses only to: Janelle.Bonafede@va.gov

DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 333415. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is seeking all small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of the following request.

Requirement: The Margaret Cochran Corbin (Manhattan), Brooklyn, and St. Albans VA Medical Centers seeking the purchase of seven (7) Hospital Ice and Water Dispensers meeting the salient characteristics below:

Salient Characteristics

· Freestanding ice and water dispenser.

· SensorSafe infrared touchless dispensing technology.

· Dispense chewable nugget-style ice.

· Integrated water dispensing capability.

· Commercial-grade construction suitable for healthcare environments.

· Designed for continuous operation in a medical facility setting.

· NSF and UL listed/certified, as applicable.

· Compatible with potable water supply and standard electrical service.

· Ice and water freestanding dispenser

· Dispense 25lbs of soft chewable compressed nugget ice that can produce up to 425 lbs daily

· Quiet night sleep mode

· Automatic self-flushing of ice machine to remove impurities

· Drain cup

· Antimicrobial properties

· Frame and exterior cabinet to be stainless steel

· Corrosion-resistant poly drain pan, grille and dispenser lid

· Fully assembled and installs with connection of electric, water and drain

· Warranty – 3 years parts and labor with 5 years compressor parts Bacterial-Retentive Filtration System Requirements The ice and water dispensing system shall include a bacterial-retentive filtration assembly consisting of:

Primary Sterilizing Filter

· 0.2-micron double-layer sterilizing-grade disposable filter capsule.

· Bacterial-retentive filtration capable of reducing bacterial contamination from the water supply.

· Suitable for potable water applications in healthcare environments.

· Compatible with ice machines being requested Prefiltration

· 1-micron absolute-rated pre-filter installed upstream of the sterilizing-grade filter.

· Designed to remove particulate matter and protect the sterilizing-grade filter from premature fouling.

Filtration Performance

· Filtration system shall be compatible with the dispenser and water supply configuration.

· Components shall be new and unused.

· Contractor shall provide all required fittings, tubing, mounting hardware, and accessories necessary for complete installation.

Contractor Responsibilities The Contractor shall:

1. Deliver all equipment to the VA NYHHS sites specified on this SOW

1. Coordinate delivery and installation with the designated VA Point of Contact (POC).

1. Install the dispenser and filtration system in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable codes.

1. Connect the unit to existing water and electrical services provided by the VA.

1. Perform operational testing to verify proper ice production, water dispensing, and filtration system functionality.

1. Remove all packing materials and debris from the installation area.

1. Provide on-site orientation and basic operational training to designated VA staff.

1. Furnish all manufacturer’s manuals, maintenance instructions, warranty documentation, and product specifications.

Delivery Location:

2 Units VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus 423 E 23rd St.

New York, NY 10010

3 Units Brooklyn VA Medical Center 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209

2 Units St. Albans VA Medical Center 179-00 Linden Boulevard Queens, NY 11424

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts, letter of authorization for distribution.

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