S02 36C10X26Q0181.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

*= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SUBJECT* NX EQ Rapid Cook Oven

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 21703

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C10X26Q0181

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-24-2026 0900 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 7310

NAICS CODE* 333310

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Trevor Mason Trevor.Mason@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Nationwide

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp

URL DESCRIPTION VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Trevor.Mason@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Trevor.Mason@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial products prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented by the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested through this notice, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number 36C10X26Q0181 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to procure Rapid Cook Ovens for use by food service personnel throughout VA medical centers and facilities nationwide. A Rapid Cook Oven is an oven that uses one or more non-traditional heat transfer technologies to cook food significantly faster than would be possible using conventional heat transfer methods, such as convection, conduction, or radiant heat. Heat transfer technologies may include microwave, quartz halogen, and high-velocity or impingement convection.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without negotiations.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310 – Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 7310 – Food Cooking, Baking, and Serving Equipment. The associated size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement action is Set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for TurboChef Bullet TM Rapid Cook Oven brand name or equal to Rapid Cook Oven as identified in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ RAPID COOK OVEN. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE -

NX EQ RAPID COOK OVEN.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years.

Delivery is a FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 15, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Trevor Mason at Trevor.Masons@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov

No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 9:00 AM EST on June 24, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Trevor Mason at Trevor.Mason@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov https://sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:Trevor.Masons@va.gov mailto:Sara.Vickroy@va.gov mailto:Trevor.Mason@va.gov mailto:Sara.Vickroy@va.gov

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Rapid Cook Oven product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) Requirements contract award.

The Rapid Cook oven is an oven that utilizes one or more non-traditional heat transfer technologies to cook food products significantly faster than would be possible using conventional (e.g., convection, conduction, radiant) heat transfer technologies. Heat transfer technologies that may be employed include microwave, quartz halogen, and high-velocity or impingement convection.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.

The objective is to provide Rapid Cook Oven to be used by food service personnel throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be solicited and awarded as a “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the TurboChef Bullet TM Rapid Cook Oven. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to conform to the solicitation requirements.

Contract Line Items

Manufacturer Part Number Description

0001 TurboChef ENC-9600-801

TurboChef (Middleby) Model No. BULLET (QUICK SHIP) (ENC‐9600‐801) Bullet™ Convection/Microwave Oven, Rapid Cook, electric, 21.1" wide, ventless, countertop, fully insulated cook chamber, stores over 1,000 recipes, internal catalytic converter, smart voltage sensor technology (US only), One Touch Controls, removable rack and grease collection pan, bottom jet plate, pull down door with ergonomic handle, 13 1/2" x 14 1/4, (2) solid PTFE baskets, TurboChef Cleaner and Guard Starter Kit, includes (1) cleaner packet, (1) 24ox bottle, (1) Guard bottle and (2) foamer trigger, aluminum paddle, side hand grips, stainless steel front, top & sides, cULus, CE, UL EPH Classified, ANSI/NSF 4, TUV (Max qty ‐ 5 per order, ships within 4 days)

MDD‐1001 1‐year OK subscription, CW2 module (WiFi), no SAP

One-year parts and labor warranty

208/240v/60/1‐ph, 30.0 amps, 6-foot cord (nominal), NEMA 6‐30P, standard

0002 TurboChef NGC‐1217‐3

Equipment Stand, Oven TurboChef (Middleby) Cart, 32" (81.3 cm), oven, with locking casters for i5, i3, HhB 2, Tornado 2, C3, Single Batch & Double Batch

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide TurboChef Bullet TM Rapid Cook Oven or equal as listed above which meet all the salient characteristics listed.

Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation.

Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.

Vendors shall provide descriptive literature which will be used to thoroughly evaluate each proposal to determine the extent to which it meets the Salient Characteristics (SCs) listed in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Vendors are required to complete the highlighted area on the SCs Chart located on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document listing the location where compliance to the SCs can be found. The chart must be included with the vendor’s submission. Offers which do not include this complete chart will not be considered for award.

SC # Salient Characteristics Method of Evaluation

Applicable CLINs

Page # Where SC is Found in Technical

Literature

SC 1

Shall include an onboard recipe storage system

Literature Review 0001

SC2

This shall include a touchscreen user interface for operator control and programming.

Review

SC3 Shall have stainless steel exterior

Review

0001-0002

SC4

Heat transfer technology shall include microwave, convection, and impingement Literature Review

SC5 Minimal internal cavity of 15”x14” Literature Review

SC6

Shall be capable of ventless operation (no external exhaust hood required)

SC7

Shall have ease of cleaning capabilities Literature

Review 0001

SC8

Shall have a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty

The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ

RAPID COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX

EQ RAPID COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ

RAPID COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ

RAPID COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ RAPID

COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE -

NX EQ RAPID COOK OVEN.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT G - PAST PERFORMANCE

QUESTIONNAIRE - NX EQ RAPID COOK OVEN.