7310--589-21-2-1792-0072 - KC - Kitchen Equipment

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333318 (size standard of 1000 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following, or brand name equal:

CLIN #

Category

Vendor Catalog Number

Description

Quantity

0001

Equipment

DX2011208

Brand Name or Equal to: Duratherm Induction Charger for heated bases

2 ea

0002

Equipment

DX1411084

Brand Name or Equal to: Duratherm Induction Base (12 per case)

6 cs

0003

Equipment

DXPSBH2P

Brand Name or Equal to: Dinex Colossus Plate Heater

1 ea

The following description represents the basic expectations of the equipment.

Description of Use:

The Kansas City VAMC, Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) delivers meals to the inpatients and the SARRTP building; we require the use of induction chargers with bases as the way to keep food hot. These induction chargers will be used to charge the liners placed under the plate and will allow the food on the plate to stay hot for an extended period of time. We currently use the Dinex system, but it needs replacing/upgrading as both charging units have gone out. The quoted equipment/brand will allow us to use the current bases/liners we have, although we are requesting additional as the newer ones hold a higher temperature for a longer period of time something we need for delivery to the SARRTP building.

Minimum Technical Specifications for Induction Charger:

Brand Name or Equal Model

Duratherm Induction Charger (Dinex/US Foods)

DX2011208 (208V) 3-Phase

STANDARD FEATURES

*Countertop design

* stainless steel housing

*heavy duty electronic components and composite material top, engineered for commercial use

* automatic power control

* LCD display

* Automatic standby/shut-off feature

* Integral cooling fan keeps internal electronics cool

* 208V 3-Phase base cycle time approx. 15 seconds (Facilities has included the appropriate electrical outlet for this)

* Washable filter

* Internal surge protection

* Twist lock plug- NEMA L15-20P

Duratherm Induction Base (Dinex/US Foods)

DX1411084- Sage- 9 ¾ diameter

The base liners are made to accompany the induction charger listed and should be able to fit a 10 china plate

Dinex Colossus Plate Heater

DXPSBH2P- 2 Silo 10.25 Plates- Stainless Steel

The heated plate dispenser will be used to heat the plates prior to placing on the bases/liners. This is an additional and necessary step to keep the food hot. It s used for heating plates to maintain hot food temperatures during delivery in conjunction with the Dinex Induction Heating System.

*Should Heat china plates to 180°F in less than two hours

*Be constructed of stainless steel

*Utilize convection heat to heat the plates

*It needs to have a capacity to hold approx. 150 10 plates at one time.

*It should have soft-close lids

*Swivel casters for transport

OTHER FACTORS INCLUDE;

Standard manufacturer warranty

Delivery and Installation

Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Kansas City VA Medical Center at 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128

Package items to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation.

The information identified above are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications, or brand name equal.

If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your DUNS number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Tracie Raggs at tracie.raggs@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 2359 CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation