6515--ICE machines

This is sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses with special interest in seeking VA certified Service-Disabled Veteran owned Business (SDVOSB); Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Small Business for small business concerns. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Your responses will be due by Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:00AM (EST) to the point of contact listed below. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, and the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center anticipate a delivery for Ice Machines. This is a VHA Directive requirement for the facility to obtain equipment.

Equipment:

Primary Care needs 5 Ice and Water Dispensers for the following Primary Care clinics: Clayton CBOC, Raleigh 1 Clinic, Raleigh 3 CBOC, Hillandale 1 Clinic, and 1D Primary Care Clinic. Ice and Water Dispenser should consist of:

25 or 50 lb (11.4 or 22.7 kg) ice storage capacity

Counter-height removable air- or water-cooled ice machine with

up to 425 lb (193.0 kg) daily production of Chewblet ice

- modular ice machine slides out from behind lower front panel

- soft, chewable, compressed nugget ice is preferred over cubes1

and is ideal for patient care

- Quiet Night sleep mode turns off ice machine when idle

Designed with sanitation in mind

- automatic self-flushing of ice machine removes impurities

- drain cup provides internal air gap for added protection of

food zone components from drain line contaminants

- Agion® silver-based antimicrobial provides protection of key ice

and water contact components2

- one-hand lever or SensorSAFE infrared ice dispense

Dependable design, easy to service and clean

- cleaning and sanitizing of entire machine takes only 1 hour

- LED control board provides at-a-glance machine status

- panels are easily removed for accessibility to all components

- ice machine parts are common across all Symphony Plus dispensers

- stainless steel evaporator and auger deliver long life

Environmentally responsible

- meets Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier 2 specifications

- R404a refrigerant has zero ozone depletion potential

- continuous ice making process uses less electricity and water

Durable, attractive dispenser

- stainless steel cabinet with accent trim

- poly drain pan, grille and dispenser lid are corrosion-resistant

- secured top lid

Easy installation

- comes fully assembled and installs with three easy

connections electric, water and drain

Warranty

- 3 years parts and labor, 5 years compressor

The appropriate NAICS Code 312113 and the small business size standard are 750 interested

firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete

electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required

registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract.

ALL INQUIRIES SHALL BE MADE TO: Contracting Specialist: LaToya Glover; NCO 6,

Fayetteville, North Carolina; email: LaToya.Glover2@VA.GOV