Sources Sought - Dual Sided Gab N Go Cases.pdf

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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes under FAR Part 10 to identify small business and other socioeconomic vendors capable of supplying Dual Sided Grab-n-Go equipment.

The Government seeks four units of Dual Sided Grab-n-Go equipment with specific dimensional requirements of 50 inches long/wide, 35 inches deep, and 72 inches high (with tolerance of ±3 inches). Required salient characteristics include an evaporation pan, LED lighting, adjustable temperature controls, adjustable shelving, wrap-around bumper, clear view ends, night shades, and a minimum of three shelves. The equipment must meet Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification standards, conform to Section 612 of the Clean Air Act and EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), and use acceptable refrigerants (R290, R744, or R600a). The exterior color must be #747 Chocolate Brown with #701 shadow black interior. Electrical specifications are 208 volts, 60 Hertz, 1 phase for standard U.S. locations, with alternative specifications for Pacific Theater stores (220V/50Hz/1Ph) and European stores (220V/50Hz/1Ph). A one-year warranty covering defective materials and workmanship including parts, service, and labor is required. Equipment must be shipped ready to assemble and use with a minimum six-foot cord featuring a NEMA Standard plug. Contractors must provide points of contact for service, installation and operating instructions, and parts lists, with continued parts support required for the equipment's projected life cycle plus five years. Responses are due by September 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST via email to Jonathan Castro at Jonathan.castro@deca.mil with subject line HQC00426QE031. Vendor responses should not exceed three pages and must include company information, business size status, manufacturer/distributor status, capability statement addressing each salient characteristic, lead time/delivery schedule, and any additional comments.

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (and other socioeconomic categories, if applicable) to provide the equipment described below.

No solicitation exists at this time. Responses to this notice will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including whether a small business set-aside is appropriate.

Equipment Required

The Government is seeking sources capable of providing the following item(s):

• Quantity: 4

• Description: Dual Sided Grab-n-Go

Salient Characteristics / Minimum Requirements:

Dimensions:

50 inches long / wide, 35 inches deep, 72 inches high. Dimensional sizes, such as length, width, and height may vary no more than 3 inches in any direction.

Salient Characteristics that shall be provided:

Evaporation pan.

LED lighting.

Adjustable temperature controls.

Adjustable shelving.

Wrap around bumper.

Clear view ends.

Night Shades.

Minimum 3 shelves.

Industry Standards / Requirement(s):

Industry Standards: Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) certification, or approved equivalent. Conformité Européene (CE) is not acceptable for a standard.

Must conform to Section 612 of the Clean Air Act and the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP). Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) free, type R290 (Propane), R744 (Co2), R600a (Isobutane) refrigerants are acceptable. (Refrigerants R134a, R404A, R410 and HCFC22 will be acceptable only until 1 January 2019.

Warranty period shall be for (1) year from date of delivery against defective material and workmanship and shall include parts, service and labor.

Color Requirement(s): Exterior color to be # 747 Chocolate Brown. Interior color to be #701 shadow black.

Electrical Requirements:

Standard U.S.A. electrical specifications: 208 volts, 60 Hertz, 1 phase.

____ Pacific Theater stores 220V / 50 HZ / 1 PH (Applies to these stores only: Atsugi, Misawa, Sagami, Sagamihara, Yokosuka, Yokota, Camp Zama, and Kanto Plains CDC. All other stores are standard U.S.A. 60 cycle voltages.)

_____ European stores 220 V / 50 HZ / 1 PH Minimum 6-foot cord with a NEMA Standard plug, or a manufacturer’s equivalent to comply with the equipment plug in requirements.

NOTE: the operating range for 120 volts is 110 to 120 volts; the operating range for 220 volts is 208 to 230 volts.

Standard Contractor Requirements:

Must be shipped ready to assemble, plug in, and use.

This equipment requires disposal:

Must be disposed of in accordance with EPA and clean air act requirements for refrigerant.

Information to be provided by the Contractor to the commissary at the time of delivery:

Point of Contact for Service Installation and Operating Instructions Parts List Maintenance Sustainability Requirements: Continued parts support is required for the projected life cycle of the equipment plus 5 years.

Special Coordinating / Safety Instructions: N / A

Response Instructions

Interested vendors shall submit the following information (maximum 3 pages):

1. Company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and point of contact (name, phone, email).

2. Business size status (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) under the NAICS code above.

3. Whether you are a manufacturer or an authorized distributor/dealer.

4. A statement of capability clearly addressing how your product meets or exceeds each of the salient characteristics listed above. Include any supporting documentation (cut sheets, specifications, past performance on similar items).

5. Lead time / delivery schedule after receipt of order.

6. Any additional comments or suggestions.

Responses must be submitted via email to: Jonathan Castro, Jonathan.castro@deca.mil Subject Line: HQC00426QE031

All responses are due no later than September 11, 2026 @ 3pm EST.

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