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7330--KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
36C25525Q0383
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15

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This is a Presolicitation Notice for a 40-gallon direct steam kettle for the Kansas City Veterans Affairs (KCVA) facility. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) in Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking a steam kettle (Cleveland Range Model KDL40TSH or equal) to prepare heart-healthy meals for veterans, with the goal of increasing menu variety and production efficiency while complying with VHA Directive 1439. The solicitation (Number 36C25525Q0383) is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with a response deadline of June 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM Central Time.

The kettle specifications include a direct steam design, 40-gallon capacity, manual tilting, 50 psi rating, steam control valve, stainless steel interior and exterior, 35" rim height, and an open tri-leg base. No electrical requirements are specified, and the equipment comes with a standard 1-year parts and labor warranty, including free performance start-up and water quality check. The primary product service code is 7330, with NAICS code 332420, and the primary contact is Timothy Scarborough, who can be reached at Timothy.Scarborough@va.gov or (913) 946-1982.

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT*
KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
66048
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25525Q0383
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
06-10-2025 08:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA
ARCHIVE
60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
SET-ASIDE
SDVOSBC
PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
7330
NAICS CODE*
332420

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

TIMOTHY SCARBOROUGH

TIMOTHY.SCARBOROUGH@VA.GOV

(913) 946-1982

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION
Timothy.Scarborough@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

Functional Performance Specifications for 40 Gallon Steam Kettle

The steam kettle will be used to prepare healthy menu items, increase menu item offering, and increase production efficiency. Heart healthy food items are foods that are rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy fats to which the steam kettle can cook foods in little or no fats buy using techniques such as boiling and searing. The steam kettle will be used to prepare new recipes that are heart healthy such as stews and lean meats (Beef Stew, Turkey Ala King, and Yankee Pot Roast) that will provide much needed healthy variety. The steam kettle will be used for healthy cooking method that require little or no fats such as braising, searing and boiling. The steam kettle’s ability to prepare large batches will be used to increase production by eliminating multiple small batches of food items subsequently reducing the cook’s workload. The steam kettle will be used to help ensure the KCVA is complying with VHA Directive 1439 by enabling the production team to prepare meals that are healthy and attractive for our veteran population.

Name brand or Equal to Cleveland Range Model KDL40TSH 40 Gallon Steam kettle

· Software Specifications

· Stand-alone piece of equipment

· No software requirements applicable

· Hardware Specifications

· Direct steam design

· 40-gallon capacity

· Manual tilting

· 50 psi rating

· Steam control valve.

· Stainless steel interior

· Stainless steel exterior

· 35’ Rim height

· Open tri-leg base

· Electrical Specifications

· No electrical requirements

· Warranty

· Standard 1-year parts and labor.

· Training and Support -Performance Start-up included Free water quality check included.

*=Required Field
Presolicitation Notice

Presolicitation Notice

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