36C25525Q0244.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Combi Oven

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25525Q0244

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-25-2025 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 10 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 7310

NAICS CODE* 333310

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Cory Rosene cory.rosene@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Robert J Dole VAMC

5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita KS

POSTAL CODE 67218

COUNTRY

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DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this

RFI.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333310. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The information identified below is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications, or brand name equal.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.).

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your SAM UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Cory Rosene at cory.rosene@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following;

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

Introduction

The Robert J. Dole VA Nutrition and Food Service Department intends to procure one (1) commercial-grade, stainless steel combi oven with dial controls, electric-operated (208-240 volts) 60 amps or under and must feature an automatic cleaning function.

Equipment Specifications - (All items herein that mention brand name products may be substituted for a like or similar item)

• Technical Requirements:

o Combi Oven/Steamer function Steam generator for cleaning and cooking.

o Electric operated (208-240 volts).

o 3 phase hard wire.

o 14.4KW at 240 volts. Max amps draw 60 amps.

o Dial controls with digital display and push buttons that operate the oven.

▪ No digital touch screens.

o Four Cooking Modes:

▪ Hot air.

▪ Steam.

▪ Combi-steam.

▪ Retherm.

o Multi-point core temperature probe.

o Anti-microbial hygienic door handle.

o Pull-out spray hose for cleaning.

o Fully automatic hands-free cleaning system.

o Stainless steel construction.

o Stand for oven.

o External water connection.

• Must fit within the following dimensions:

o Width: 50” (in) o Height: 80” (in) o Depth: 43” (in)

Delivery

Robert J. Dole Medical Facility Building 34 NX Warehouse 5500 East Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218 mailto:cory.rosene@va.gov