7310--notice of no award 36C24125Q0611 0001 combined synopsis: intent to compete/RFQ: all quotes exceeded funding allowance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeking food transportation equipment for the VA Bedford Healthcare System. The procurement requested five Aladdin SP5892 SC26S-350TH Food Transportation Carts with 26-tray capacity and 3.5-inch tray spacing, along with one Starter Station, one Tray Dispenser, and one Work Table, all manufactured by Aladdin Temp-Rite, LLC. The equipment was required to integrate with existing StepSaver SS-536 carriers to support the hospital's cook-chill food service operation and replace aging equipment. However, the solicitation resulted in a Notice of No Award because all quotes received exceeded the allocated funding, with the lowest quote exceeding the budget by 30%. The original solicitation was posted on July 23, 2025, with quotes initially due by July 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement was structured as a Straight Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values were specified in the documentation, though the cancellation due to budget constraints indicates funding limitations were a critical factor. The procurement required delivery of five food transportation carts along with three additional pieces of supporting equipment, with all items requiring brand-specific Aladdin Temp-Rite products with no substitutes permitted. The place of performance was the VA Bedford Healthcare System located at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, with delivery requirements specifying Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, excluding federal holidays.