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This is an amendment to a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 for the procurement of a modular meal tray assembly system at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (American Lake facility). The amendment extends the RFQ closing date from the original date to July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT and updates salient characteristics. This is a small business set-aside (100%) under NAICS Code 333310, with a firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12). The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0700, and the issuing office is the Network Contracting Office 20 located in Vancouver, Washington.

The requirement encompasses procurement, delivery, and installation of a complete modular meal tray assembly system designed to facilitate seamless workflow from hot food service through cold food assembly for healthcare foodservice operations. The system includes two mobile gravity shelf carts with divider bars and storage bins; two air curtain glass door pass-thru refrigerators with 5 refrigerator trays each; two mobile tray and rack dispensers; two mobile slider tables; one 6-well hot food server; a starter kit; and training and implementation services. All equipment must be stainless steel type 304, NSF-compliant, and FDA-approved. The entire system must fit in approximately 200 inches long by 150 inches wide and operate with a maximum of three employees. Deliverables include pre-shipment site consultation, equipment delivery and installation, electrical drop installation for the system, disposal of existing conveyor trayline equipment, virtual training (minimum 4 hours), pre-implementation on-site services (minimum 8 hours), and go-live on-site services (minimum 20 hours). Responsive quotes must include a completed and signed Standard Form 1449, completed price/cost schedule, descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, and company contact information with UEI number from SAM.gov.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26026Q0700 07-22-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-30-2026 16:00 PDT x One

1) The Purpose of this amendment is to update the salient characteristics and to extend the RFQ closing date.

2) The RFQ close date is extended until 07/30/2026 at 16:00PST

3) See Continuation Page for updated salient characteristics (Page 5).

CONTINUATION PAGE

B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

1. The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (American Lake) has a requirement for the following:

Procurement, delivery & installation of a meal tray assembly system to include:

a. Two Mobile Gravity Shelf Carts with 20 divider bars, 10 anti-falling devices, a storage box, 10 large storage bins with dividers, and 20 small storage bins with dividers

b. Two Air Curtain Glass Door Pass-Thru Refrigerators with 5 refrigerator trays per unit

c. Two Mobile Tray & Rack Dispensers

d. Two Mobile Slider Tables with basket risers and a connector

e. One Hot Food Server – 6-Wells with 2 menu holders and adaptors for modular fractional sizes pans

f. One starter kit

g. Training & implementation services

2. Salient Characteristics Include:

This must be a modular system designed for health care food service that allows for seamless flow of a meal tray from hot food service through cold food assembly. Requiring minimal bending, twisting or lifting of employees working. The system must work with no more than 3 employees. The entire system must fit in a work space approximately 200” long x 150” wide. Desired layout see Attached PDF – Meal Tray Assembly Layout.

a. Mobile Gravity Shelf Carts (7320-438479 FOOD TRAY PREPARE ASSY):

i. Independently adjustable (slanted & flat) shelving units each with four shelves that are ergonomically positioned to fit above the tray assembly tables for easy access of food items.

ii. Swivel casters with 2 side brakes to move & secure units around the operation

iii. Divider bars to allow for easy organization of shelving units

iv. Anti-falling devices to prevent bins & objects from falling from shelves when in slanted position

v. Large kanban bins with removable dividers for storage of food & supplies

vi. Small kanban bins with removable dividers for storage of food & supplies

b. Air Curtain Glass Door Pass-Thru Refrigerators (4110-439178 REFRIGERATOR FOOD (COMM)):

i. Pass-Thru Air Curtain Type

ii. Refrigerated cabinet is at the exact height as the tray assembly slider tables for ease & ergonomics.

iii. Built-in thermometers with temperature controls & a digital display

iv. Glass door with aluminum frame on back side so tray line loader can see stock levels, swings 270 degrees open & can be secured on the side of the machine.

v. Stainless steel insulated door on front for temperature retention

vi. Front sliding door opens 90 degrees with slide back option to keep open & unobstructed during tray line service.

vii. 5 pairs of adjustable stainless steel pan slides with pans. Slides are angled to allow for gravity-feed of products to reduce reach during operation.

viii. Capable of maintaining temperatures at or below 41F for up to 90 minutes with door open.

ix. Removable panels for easy access for cleaning & maintenance.

x. Swivel casters with 2 side brakes to move & secure units around the operation.

xi. Recessed side hand grips.

xii. Open, glide and hide door design to allow equipment to stay in place while keeping door open and in-place during service.

xiii. Warranty: 3 year parts and labor and an additional 4 year compressor warranty. Exclusive 2 year warranty on magnetic door gaskets. Lifetime parts warranty on handles and hinges.

xiv. Electrical: 120 V / 20 Amp / 1 Ph. NEMA 5-20R receptacle.

c. Mobile Tray & Rack Dispensers (7320-445867 DISPENSER SERVTRAY & TBLW):

i. Spring-loaded lowerator mechanism to store trays so that the top tray is the exact height of the tray assembly slide tables.

ii. Capacity: At least 100 trays

iii. Dispenses trays or chinaware in at least 5 racks or baskets

iv. Swivel casters with 4 side brakes to move & secure units around the operation

v. Cantilever dispensing system with springs that are heat treated

vi. Stainless steel type 304

d. Mobile Slider Tables (7320-890167 SLIDE TRAY SERVICE):

i. Stainless steel type 304

ii. Sliding rails that fit standard meal trays

iii. Opening between rails to allow for storage of supplies & food items with spring-loaded risers

iv. Two shelves below rails for storage of supplies with open fronts

v. Connector Piece for the tables to ensure smooth sliding of trays across units

vi. Swivel casters with 4 side brakes to move & secure units around the operation

e. Hot Food Server (7310-938450 STEAM TABLE):

i. 6 standard 1220 pan size wells for hot food with 900 watts per well.

ii. Open shelf under heating units to store supplies and open on 3 sides with various shelves and doors

iii. Individual drain in each well that connects to a common manifold and spigot

iv. Individual thermostat for each steam well and on/off pilot light indicator

v. Individual circuit braker per well

vi. Push handle on one side of unit for mobility

vii. Swivel casters with 2 side brakes to move & secure unit around the operation

viii. Must have 2 menu holders

ix. Double over shelves with over-shelf heater and a 6 inch drop work shelf

x. Drain spigot must have drain hose for floor drain and hose holder

xi. Electrical: 208 V / 30 Amp / 1 Ph. NEMA L6-30 receptacle

f. Interior & exterior surfaces of all equipment must be made from stainless steel type 304 to allow for easy cleaning.

g. All equipment must meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) requirements & only be constructed from Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-approved materials.

3. Work must include:

a. Procurement of tray assembly system that is compliant with Salient Characteristics.

b. Delivery of equipment.

c. Pre-shipment site consultation to assess operational needs & infrastructure.

d. Planning & execution of delivery, training, and implementation services to be coordinated with Nutrition & Food Services, Supply Chain Management & Facilities Management stakeholders at VA Puget Sound.

e. Installation of equipment, to include incorporating Dinex Activator & Victory Food warmer currently in use at the facility. (See Meal Tray Assembly Layout PDF)

f. At least 4 hours of virtual training & pre-implementation services

g. At least 8 hours of on-site pre-install services

h. At least 20 hours of on-site go-live services

i. All work can occur during regular business hours so long as Industrial Hygiene & Infection Prevention approve the containment barriers.

Electrical:

a. Electrical Drops – We need electrical drops put in for the B-Lean system. The details of the drops needed are in Attached PDF – Meal Tray Assembly Layout

b. Disconnect Large Metal “Power Strip” running under the Aladdin Conveyor Tray Line – This is hardwired to the electrical box.

Equipment Disposal:

a. Disposal of 20.25” x 216” conveyor trayline & metal power strip below.

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