36C25625Q0614_1.docx

SUBJECT*

580-25-2-167-0200 Cook/Serve Conversion

GENERAL INFORMATION

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer

FELICIA LOVELADY

FELICIA.LOVELADY@VA.GOV

(318) 466-4317

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VAMC

NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES

2002 HOLCOMBE BLVD

HOUSTON TX

COUNTRY

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

Released pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10: Market Research, this is a Request for Information.

Purpose: Department of Veterans Affairs – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

In an effort to enhance opportunities for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) as required by Public Law 109-461, specifically the Veterans First Contracting Program, NCO16 is performing preliminary market research to identify interested, qualified, capable, SDVOSB and VOSB firms possessing the capacity necessary to compete for a VHA procurement opportunity. In case no SDVOSBs or VOSBs possess the capacity, all Small Businesses possessing the necessary capacity are encouraged to provide a response.

Results of the preliminary market research will be used to determine the potential future solicitation’s set-aside requirement.

This source sought notice is issued solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal, or a promise to issue a subsequent RFQ/IFB/RFP. Currently, no solicitation document exists. Issuance of this notice does not establish any obligation on the part of the Government and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In addition, respondents are advised that the United States Government is under no obligation to pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this notice. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested. Respondents shall refrain from including proprietary information in responses to this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates awarding a one-time, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.

Project Scope Summary:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16) has a requirement for Kitchen Equipment with Install at the Houston VAMC. The forthcoming solicitation will require a contractor to meet the requirements and to provide the required outcome in terms of overall quality, timeliness, and documentation. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and coordinating the services of all third-party contractors performing other services on-site and other entities as part of the contract to ensure the expected quality, timely, and desired product follows. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, supervision, and expertise necessary to perform general construction and alterations, necessary to fully complete the project as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

VA is seeking Purchase equipment to convert cook/chill to cook/serve. The purchase shall include installation (including labor, electrical, plumbing, fabrication, and materials), removal of the old trayline, and existing 37 Burlodge Retherm Modules. Electrical and utility connections will be provided by the facility.

The contractor will be expected to install quoted piece of equipment including accessory parts as outlined below. To maintain a cohesive trayline, all items must be compatible with one another.

2 each Beverage Table

2 each Mobile Plate and Dish Dispenser

2 each Serving Counter, Ice Cream

2 each Air Curtain Refrigerator, right hinge

2 each Air Curtain Refrigerator, left hinge

2 each Hot Food Serving Counter / Table

3 each Induction Charger, For Heated Bases

4 each Roll-In Heated Cabinet

2 each Custom Table with Rollers

Requested Information:

1. Please provide a positive statement of interest in submitting a quote based on the general scope of work description.

2. Please identify your firm’s small business category. If your firm is either SDVOSB or VOSB, please state whether you are currently verified as an SDVOSB in VetCert at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. based upon North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 333241 – Food Product Machinery Manufacturing – SB size standard: 500 employees.

3. Please provide a capability statement. Describe your firm’s in-house capability to accomplish the summarized project scope/goal.

4. Please state your firm's name, address, DUNS and CAGE number, and primary point of contact, including telephone number(s) and email address.

5. If your firm has an active GSA contract for this type of service, please respond and provide the GSA contract number. A separate Sources Sought Notice will not be posted on GSA.

Response Submission:

Please submit your information via email to Felicia Lovelady, Contracting Officer at felicia.lovelady@va.gov, by the closing date and time listed. Please limit your responses to three (3) pages and please include the following as the subject line of your email: 36C25625Q0614 - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE

Please do not include advertising or promotional materials.

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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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.

See attached Sources Sought Notice