7320--580-25-2-167-0200 Cook/Serve Conversion

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for kitchen equipment procurement at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC in Houston, Texas. The procurement aims to convert the facility's kitchen from a cook/chill to a cook/serve system, requiring the replacement of existing equipment with new kitchen infrastructure. Specific equipment needs include beverage tables, mobile plate and dish dispensers, serving counters, air curtain refrigerators, hot food serving counters/tables, custom tables with rollers, induction chargers, and roll-in heated cabinets. Interested businesses must operate within the Food Product Machinery Manufacturing NAICS code (333241) and submit a comprehensive 3-page response detailing company capabilities and small business certification status. Responses are due by March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, to be submitted directly to Contracting Officer Felicia Lovelady.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a maximum company size of 500 employees. The procurement involves a one-time purchase that includes not only the equipment acquisition but also the removal of existing kitchen infrastructure and installation of new components. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract encompasses substantial kitchen equipment including 2 units of most specified items, 3 induction chargers, and 4 roll-in heated cabinets. The contract's scope requires careful consideration of equipment compatibility and seamless integration into the existing kitchen environment. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability, small business certification, and experience with complex kitchen equipment installation projects within VA medical facilities.