7310-- Food Transport Carts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4) is soliciting offers for five Burlodge Food Transport Carts to support meal service operations at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. The carts must meet specific technical configurations including white ABS panels, 208V three-phase 60Hz refrigeration, electronic control panels, stainless steel castors with central brake, two doors, and a one-year parts and labor warranty. The solicitation emphasizes that these particular carts are essential to maintain critical hospital meal service operations and support patient care through nutritious meal delivery. The evaluation criteria focus on the contractor's ability to provide authorization letters from the original equipment manufacturer, completed SF 1449 forms, price and delivery schedules, and applicable representations and certifications. The deadline for submitting questions is April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, and offers must be submitted via email to Michael Shull at Michael.Shull@va.gov by April 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333310 with a 500-employee size standard. The current or potential incumbent is Burlodge USA Inc., with additional market research identifying limited alternative vendors including Government Sales LLC, TriMark Gill Marketing, and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions. The procurement value falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold at $250,000 or less. The contract calls for procurement of five food transport carts with delivery to the Coatesville VA Medical Center located at 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. All delivery is FOB destination with the contractor responsible for installation, damage protection, and maintaining an on-site representative during delivery, with electronic funds transfer payment upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance by the government.