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Three Compartment Sink with Pot Scrubber Wash Sink with Agitator and Garbage Disposal Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Kenneth Finchum kenneth.finchum@va.gov 303-712-5746

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

500 Foothill Dr (120)

Salt Lake City UT

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Sources Sought Notice - Three Compartment Sink with Pot Scrubber Wash Sink with Agitator and Garbage Disposal Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Disclaimer:

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes 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.

Information Requested from Industry:

1) In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses in accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List.

2) Responses to market research table questionnaire shall be submitted. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met.

Description of Requirement:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for Three Compartment Sink with Pot Scrubber Wash Sink with Agitator and Garbage Disposal Salt Lake City VA Medical Center for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center500 Foothill Dr (120) Salt Lake City, UT 84148 This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided.

Requirement Item

CLIN 0001: Bi-Line Vortex Wash Sink Model VWS (custom)

CLIN 0002: Bi-Line Vortex Wash Sink Model VWS (custom)

CLIN 0003: Installation

Required Salient Characteristics OR SOW Requirements:

SOW Attached

In response to this announcement, please provide the information requested below requested in this market research table questionnaire. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met:

NAICS Code:

Company Name:

Address:

UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

Email:

Business Size Information - Select all that applies:

· Small Business

· Emerging Small Business

· Small Disadvantaged Business

· Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

· HUBZone

· Woman Owned

· Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

· Veteran Owned Small Business

· Large Business

FSS/GSA Contract Number:

Effective Date/ Expiration Date:

Available pricing structure of proposed solution (select all that are applicable below.

(CPRR) Cost Per Reportable Result

Cost Per Test(CPT)

Reagent Rental Agreement

Equipment Rental with Reagent Purchase

Fixed Monthly Charge

Firm-Fixed Price

Other: (Please explain)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions:

Buy American Act RFO 52.225-1 and RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate – What percentage of the proposed product (including leases and rentals) is a:

1. Domestic end product? _____________ (%)

2. Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Country of Origin:

Questions for Small Businesses ONLY:

Limitations on Subcontracting RFO 52.219-14

1. What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________

2. What is the business size of the subcontractor?______

Per RFO 52.219-14 the following conditions must be met:

Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

3. If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (RFO 52.215-23):

4. Nonmanufacturer Rule (RFO 52.219-33):

a. Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [ ] yes [ ] no

b. Does your company exceed 500 employees? [ ] yes [ ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________

c. Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [ ] yes [ ] no

d. Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [ ] yes [ ] no

e. Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [ ] yes [ ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer’s name? ________________

Response Instructions:

1. Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page.

1. Submit your response via email to kenneth.finchum@va.gov

1. Submit your response NLT 08:00 (EST) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

1. Mark your response as “Proprietary Information” if the information is considered business sensitive.

1. VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561720 Janitorial Services Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominant work included in the attached Statement of Work.

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice (End of Sources Sought)

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Sources Sought Notice

Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT 84148

Statement of Work Three Compartment Sink with Pot Scrubber Wash Sink General Information Title: Replacement 3-compartment sink with pot scrubber for Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) at the George E. Wahlen VA in Salt Lake City (SLC) Background Salt Lake City VA Nutrition and Food Services is in need of replacing its existing 3-compartment sink including a pot scrubber wash sink, and garbage disposal and cone. The current Turbowash sink is at its end of life and it is essential to have a reliable, functioning sink to properly clean and sanitize kitchen pans and wares for patient safety, especially in times of the attached C-line dish machine failures. The space that the sink can fit is very specific and must fit as well as the current sink and wash boards.

Project Scope:

The desired replacement model for the current Turbowash is the Champion Bi-Line Vortex. SLC NFS would accept a comparable model; however, the comparable model must be the most recent model and the manufacturer must guarantee the availability of replacement parts for the entire useful life of the equipment. New equipment must match the locations current specifications of size, electrical, gas lines, plumbing/drains, and venting. Do not rely on specific accuracy of drawing below. It is meant for general measurement only. Contractor travel to ensure specifications are met prior to implementation to be included in plan.

The system requires full replacement of 3 compartment sink including a pot scrubber wash sink with jets, disposal and disposal cone sink with faucets. Disposal sink to have extension spring loaded faucet. Pot Scrubber sink to include long headed swivel faucet plus spring-loaded extension faucet with hot and cold water options, Rinse sink to have long headed swivel faucet with hot/cold water and sanitizer sink to have long headed swivel faucet with hot/cold water.

Pot scrubber wash sink allows soiled pots and pans to be placed in the sink and the high-powered jets break down the food for reduced scrubbing and scraping. Key desired elements of the pot scrubber sink is evenly distributed jets on the back of the sink to roll soiled dishes forward and up instead of horizontally. The heater element is key to ensure temperature can be maintained at 110-120*F.

Product Description:

The contract will include an industrial Disposer, sinks and tables:

· DISPOSER

· 15” Disposer 2-HP motor, manual reverse switch, rubber scrap ring, chrome plated vacuum breaker, solenoid with flow control and fixed nozzle, 6-1/2” inlet diameter, heat treated aluminum alloy housing

· 200-240V/50/60/1-ph, 12.1 amps (Single-phase is important)

· 15” cone with nozzle

· Splash guard ring, vacuum breaker, water swirl

POT SCRUBBER

· (8) 1-1/2" angled stainless steel wash nozzles, heavy duty 3-HP pump motor, on/off pump switch, thermal overload & low water cut-off, 14 gauge 304 stainless steel construction

· Forward flowing jets for safe ware retrieval.

· Self-draining pump

· Dual inlet strainers

· L-SHAPED UNIT O.D. 191" LEFT TO RIGHT 50.5 X 34" FRONT TO BACK AS FOLLOWS:

· 2" LEFT END SPLASH

· ~72.5" SOILED DRAIN BOARD (CUT-OUT farther left than current set up FOR Included Disposer and Cone)

· 15” disposer cone

· ~36" WASH TANK X 21" DEEP (WITH SHEET PAN RACKS)

· ~24" RINSE SINK X 18"

· ~24"SANITIZE SINK X 18"

· Sink drains with overflows

· ~32.5" CLEAN DRAIN BOARD (WITH CORNER TURN)

· ~50.5" CLEAN DRAIN BOARD

· LIP TO DISH MACHINE

· At least 9" HIGH BACK SPLASH

· Single point electrical connection for disposer and wash sink

· Low water protection for wash pump motor

· Utensil basket

· Rack bars for sheet pans

· 3+ year warranty (or extended warranty)

· Electrical capacity- 208-240v/60/3ph… variations will require local electricians to confirm functionality

Type of Contract:

· Firm Fixed Price Terms of Agreement:

· Due to need for fitting specific space and fabrication, request installation within 6 months of contract award, or as negotiated at time of contract award.

· All installation work shall be completed during business hours of Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, federal holidays excluded.

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· Installation to match locations current specification, electrical, gas lines, plumbing/drains, and venting

· Workspace will be appropriately sealed off to avoid noise pollution, dust and other contamination

· Installation will take no more than one week, or 5 business days

· Removal of existing equipment and placement on waste dock for VA to scrap

· Uncrating and set-in place in existing location on the ground level

· Final hook-ups within 5 feet of existing utilities

· Connecting electrical

· Connecting plumbing

· Reinstall Vent adaptors as needed

· Install Steam booster as needed

· Validation equipment is working properly upon completion of installation

· Removal of packaging materials and rubbish

· Contractor shall provide training to end-users

Other: The C&A requirements do not apply. Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Deliver to:

Nutrition and Food Service Salt Lake City VA Medical Center 500 Foothill Dr (120) Salt Lake City, UT 84148

1. Specifications:

Height of the space 7’11” Below is the approximate size of the space.

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