Statement of Need_Hot Food Serving Counter.docx
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- 36C24826Q0875
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This is a Statement of Need for the procurement of one hot food serving counter/table for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, is conducting market research through a sources sought notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0875) to identify potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), or other qualified small business firms capable of providing this equipment. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 333310 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The required equipment is a commercial-grade, five-well hot food steam table designed to meet current operational demands for volume, temperature stability, and sanitation standards in Veteran meal service operations. Minimum salient characteristics include a Delfield (KH-5-NU) model or equivalent with independently controlled wells, thermostatic controls, stainless steel construction, UL and NSF certification, and 208/240V electrical requirements compliant with VA standards. The contractor must provide delivery, placement, setup, one-time end-user training covering safe operation and sanitation, and the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty. Installation will occur at C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Building 110, Bay Pines, Florida 33744, with delivery lead times to be indicated in responses. Responding organizations must submit company information, size standard classification, UEI number, CAGE code, capabilities statement, manufacturing details, subcontracting plans, and authorized distributor letters (if applicable) to Cindy.Smith@va.gov. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only to determine competitive procurement viability.
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STATEMENT OF NEED
BAY PINES VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
HOT FOOD SERVING COUNTER
GENERAL
Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744, requires the procurement of one (1) Hot Food Serving Counter/Table to support safe and efficient hot food holding for inpatient and outpatient Veteran meal service operations.
BACKGROUND
The current hot-holding equipment no longer meets operational demands for volume, temperature stability, and sanitation standards. A reliable, commercial-grade steam table is required to maintain safe serving temperatures for bulk-prepared menu items.
PURPOSE
This procurement provides a durable, NSF-certified, energy-efficient five-well hot food table, enabling safe hot-holding of multiple menu items during trayline and service periods.
SCOPE
The Contractor shall furnish one hot food serving counter/table that meets all salient characteristics listed below. The Contractor shall provide delivery, placement, setup, and one-time end-user training. Delfield (KH-5-NU) is the basis of design; however, this requirement is Brand Name or Equal.
MINIMUM SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Equipment Type Five-well, hot-food steam table; enclosed base; electric; stainless steel top and body.
Performance Requirements Independently controlled wells; thermostatic controls; consistent heating; UL and NSF certified.
Construction Features Stainless steel top and body; insulated wells; adjustable legs or casters.
Electrical Requirements 208/240V per manufacturer specifications; compliant with VA electrical safety standards.
Accessories Five stainless steel wells; control panel with thermostats; power indicator lights.
TRAINING
Contractor shall provide on-site training covering safe operation, sanitation, and maintenance.
WARRANTY
Contractor shall provide the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty applicable to the offered product; no pre-paid extended warranties.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Please indicate delivery lead time. Installation, set-up, and training will be scheduled and agreed upon with Nutrition & Food Services after award.
PLACE OF DELIVERY
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd Warehouse Bldg 110 Bay Pines, FL 33744
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Contractor shall place, level, and test the unit; remove debris; verify operational readiness.
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