6515--629-26-1-106-0002 Kettle Cabinet Assembly

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of providing a Modular Base with Kettles for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement targets the Food Product Machinery Manufacturing industry (NAICS code 333241) and seeks preferentially Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veterans Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or Small Businesses, though responses from other business sizes will be accepted for market research purposes. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements that include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number via email to Tiffany Conner at tiffany.conner@va.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 16, 2025. This is explicitly a market research notice only and not a solicitation for proposals or quotes; no contracts will be awarded from this notice. Respondents must be registered, active, and verified in both the SBA certification database and SAM.gov to be considered for potential future awards.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation beyond the preferential status for veteran-owned and small businesses. The specific equipment required includes a Cleveland Range Model 36-GM-K1010-300 with two 10-gallon kettles, a 300M BTU Gas-Fired Steam Boiler, and a Cleveland Range Model FLT0040 Water Treatment System, with delivery scheduled for August 13, 2024. The contractor will be responsible for installation, in-service training, and providing operation and maintenance manuals for the equipment. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this sources sought notice, as the primary purpose is to gather market information to inform the government's planning and acquisition strategy. Facsimile and telephonic responses will not be accepted; all submissions must be submitted via email to the designated contact.