7320--Brand Name Only - Hobart Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, and Installation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking to procure brand name Hobart kitchen equipment for the Bay Pines VA Medical Center, specifically a FD-4/500 garbage disposal and an AM16SCB electric dishwasher for the B1 Canteen Kitchen. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit comprehensive quotes including their Unique Entity Identifier, potential veteran business certifications, and supporting documentation. Evaluation criteria will consider technical capabilities, delivery schedules, veterans involvement (with preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses), and pricing. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by April 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, adhering to the specific requirements outlined in the solicitation. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The solicitation is not specifically set aside for any particular business type, though veteran-owned businesses may receive preferential consideration. The equipment procurement is targeted for the B1 Canteen Kitchen and includes a 5 horsepower garbage disposal capable of processing 2,000 to 4,000 meals per day and a 208v dishwasher with advanced features like Wi-Fi connectivity and chemical sanitizing. The period of performance is scheduled from April 7-18, 2025, with the government intending to award the contract without negotiations. All proposed items must be new and not refurbished or recycled, and vendors are required to provide an authorized distributor letter on manufacturer letterhead if applicable. The procurement will take place at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744.