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GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTN: V4CONT

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Adam Hill adam.hill3@va.gov Seattle, WA 98108

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1660 S Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108

DESCRIPTION

VA Puget Sound Health Care System is conducting market research to determine the availability of distributors and manufacturers for ice machines. We are seeking information from firms with the capability to provide high-quality ice machines that meet federal procurement requirements. Ice machine manufacturers must be able to demonstrate their ability to provide products that meet the following standards.

This is a request for information (RFI) for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the supplies and services described below. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this RFI notice must be by email.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to Adam Hill at adam.hill3@va.gov.

1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS.

2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program and the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)

1.) Does your firm have any existing contracts with the government for Ice Machines (GSA, FSS, BPA)?

2.) Does your firm manufacturer Ice Machines?

3.) If your firm is not a manufacturer of ICE Machines, are you an authorized distributor and what OEM/Manufacturers of ICE Machines do you distribute?

4.) Can you verify the country of origin for all components of any equipment proposed?

5.) What length and terms of warranty can on the equipment?

8.) Please provide any capabilities statement and technical information on proposed ice machines.

Draft Statement of Work :

Cubelet Ice Machine & Water Dispenser

DIMENSIONS

W x D x H 16 5/8” X 24 1/4” X 31 ¾” Including 4” legs

MAINTENANCE NEEDS

3 Year Warranty Parts & Labor on entire machine.

5 Year Warranty Parts on Compressor; air-cooled condenser coil

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

· Opti-serve touchless ice and water

· 10 ¼” cup clearance

· Quiet

· ADA Compliant

· Up to 257 lbs. of ice production per 24 hours

· Built-in storage capacity of 0.3ft3/10 lbs.*

· Durable stainless steel drain pan grate

· Easy-cleaning removable spout

· 2-second flush cycle every hour

· Advanced CleanCycle24TM design

· Protected by H-GUARD Plus

· Antimicrobial Agent

· 6 ft. cord with a NEMA 5-15 plug

· R-404A Refrigerant

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