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This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The VA Great Lakes Health Care System is seeking authorized distributors of an Insinger Model No. CA-3 automatic pot and pan wash machine (or equivalent equipment meeting specified salient characteristics) along with required installation services and exhaust fan balancing. The equipment must be stainless steel construction with straight-through design, capable of processing at least 25 racks per hour or 150 sheet pans per hour, compatible with existing 208v/30/3 phase electrical service, NSF certified, and equipped with steam booster heater and rotating wash/spray arms. Installation services must include all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, modification of existing utilities as needed, disconnection and reconnection of the clean table, and performance testing. The exhaust fan balancing work requires verification that existing airflow meets state/county code requirements of 100 cfm per linear foot of hood length, with sheave and belt replacement as needed, and a complete balance report.
Responses must be submitted by July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to Rebecca Picchi, Contracting Officer, at rebecca.picchi@va.gov. Interested sources must demonstrate authorized distributor status with the original equipment manufacturer and provide company information including SAM.gov UEID, size status, small business certification under NAICS 335220, current federal contract availability, and country of manufacture. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment or obligation by the Government. No compensation will be provided for responses, and participation does not guarantee future business awards. All respondents must be registered in SAM.gov to comply with federal representation and certification requirements.
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Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Pot and Pan Wash Machine AP: 36C252-26-AP-3051 PR: 695-26-3-969-0344 |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 53214-1476 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C25226Q0592 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 07-17-2026 10:00am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 7320 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 335220 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Rebecca Picchi rebecca.picchi@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Clement J Zablocki VAMC |
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee WI
| POSTAL CODE |
| 53295 |
DESCRIPTION
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| Sources Sought Notice |
Sources Sought Notice
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. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information from qualified sources with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 335220 Major Household Appliance Manufacturing.
The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government.
Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking authorized distributors to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) the equipment listed below. The VAMC is seeking businesses who are authorized distributors of the equipment under NAICS 335220 and Product Service Code (PSC) of 7320. In order to qualify as a small business seller your company must meet the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii).
| Item # |
| Manufacturer # |
| Description |
| Qty |
| 1 |
| Insinger Model No. CA-3 or equal |
| DISHWASHER,POT/PAN/UTENSIL,DOOR TYPE |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| Installation |
| Installation to include all electrical, plumbing, and HVAC |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| Or equal |
| Balance Exhaust Fan |
| 1 |
1 ea Insinger Automatic Pot & Pan Washer, Model No. CA-3
· Stainless Steel Steam Coil Tank- qty 1
· Steam Booster Heater- qty 1
· Stainless Steel Bake Sheet Rack- qty 2
· Stainless Steel Pan Rack- qty 1
· Stainless Steel Basket Rack- qty 1 Salient characteristics:
· Stainless-steel interior and exterior
· Straight-through design with doors that lift open vertically along track (non-hinged)
· Model compatible with or adaptable to existing electrical (208v/30/3 ph)
· Capacity of at least 25 racks per hour or 150 sheet pans per hour
· Included stainless steel sheet racks, pan racks and basket racks for operation
· Top and bottom rotating wash/spray arms
· Rollers in cabinet for easy rack loading/unloading
· Steam Booster with 70° F rise to reach rinse cycle temperature ≥180°F
· No wider than 34” (without booster)
· NSF Certification
1 ea Insinger Automatic Pot & Pan Washer, Model No. CA-3 Installation
· Must include all required Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC work.
· Modification of existing electric/plumbing/HVAC
· Disconnection of clean table of existing Pot and Pan Washer and reconnection to new Pot and Pan Washer
· Performance test and equipment start-up.
1 ea Balance Exhaust Fan
· verify the existing airflow meets state/county code of 100 cfm per linear foot of hood length.
· Adjust fan speed as needed, provided there is an adjustable
· Furnish and install 1 adjustable sheave and new belt if needed.
· Check and lubricate backdraft damper.
· Provide a complete balance report for exhaust fan.
It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government the interested party is an authorized distributor of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
In addition to confirming status as an authorized distributor of the OEM you must include the following information:
1. Company name, address, point of contact, SAM.gov UEID and email address.
2. Size status and representation/s of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.). Any SDVOB or VOSB must be certified.
3. Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 335220?
4. If the company has a current federal contract, are the products being offered available on the contract?
5. Please include the country of manufacture and business size of the manufacturer.
6. Companies may propose more than one brand meeting the salient characteristics.
Questions should be sent to Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov.
Responses to this source sought must be received no later than July 17, 2026 at 10:00am.
As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.
Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.
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Sources Sought Notice
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