7320--Kitchen Equipment

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-3.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 7320 Kitchen Equipment and Appliances.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of the Edward Hines Jr. VAMC (Nutrition and Food Service Department), 5000 S. 5th Ave, Hines IL 60141 is seeking to purchase a one-time buy for brand name and / equal for kitchen equipment.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following BRAND NAME items submit a separate list with pricing for Brand Name and any OR Equal Product: Please note additional submission instruction found on page 16-19 of this combined synopsis / solicitation.

Supplies/Services Table:

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

Total Price

0001

SOILED DISH TABLE MODEL SPECFAB

1

EA

0002

DISHWASHER UNDERCOUNTER MODEL LXNH-5

2

EA

0003

WORK TABLE STAINLESS STEEL TOP MODEL T3072SE-BS

1

EA

0004

REACH IN REFRIGERATOR MODEL NO AHT132WUT-FHS

2

EA

0005

COFFEE CABINET MODEL SPECFAB

1

EA

0006

INSTALLATION

1

EA

Salient Characteristics for the Brand Names:

SOILED DISHTABLE Eagle Group Model No. SPECFAB

190"Wx 30"D x 43-1/2"H overall, 14/304 stainless steel top, 20" x 20" x 9" pre-rinse sink

14/304 stainless steel top

8"H backsplash

right end splash

raised rolled rims on front & sides,

splash mount faucet hole for pre-rinse,

Accommodates (2) 24" (front-to-back) undercounter dishwasher

partial undershelf on left,

Stainless steel legs and cross rails with adjustable metal feet

NSF

*With Pre-Rinse

E108 Field joint, bolted or ready for field welding

UNDERCOUNTER DISHMACHINE Hobart Model No. LXNH-5LXn Dishwasher

High temperature sanitizing undercounter with 17 door opening height,

208-240v/60/3ph,

Accommodates optional two-level racking accessory,

32 Racks/Hour (48 racks /hour with second level rack),

freshwater rinse, .62 gal/rack,

Delime Notification with Cycle,

Auto Chemical Priming,

Detergent & Rinse Aid Pump,

smart touchscreen controls with

SmartConnect app,

Service Diagnostics,

23-15/16"W x 25-9/16"Dx 33-1/4"H,

cULus,

NSF,

ENERGY STAR®

CORD-PWRKIT-3PLX Power Cord Kit - LXE, 208-240/60/3, NEMA 15-30P, plug included

2 ea Standard warranty - 1-Year parts, labor and travel time during normal working hours

Two-level racking capability Up to 48 Racks per hour

Energy Star

Advanced diagnostics and service connection

Stainless steel

WORK TABLE Eagle T3072SE-BS

Spec-Master® Series Work Table,

72"W x 30"D, 4-1/2"H backsplash,

14/300 series stainless steel top,

rolled front edge,

adjustable 18/300 series stainless steel undershelf with marine edge,

Uni-Lok® gusset system,

(4) stainless steel legs & adjustable bullet feet,

NSF

1 st CA4-SB-X Table Casters, set of (4), 4" diameter, (2) swivel & (2) swivel/brake, 115 lbs. capacity per caster, zinc with resilient tread,

REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR Traulsen AHT132WUT-FHS

Spec-Line Refrigerator, Reach-in, one-section,

24.2 cu. ft., self-contained refrigeration,

StayClear Condenser,

variable speed compressor,

Automatic Non-Electric Condensate Evaporator

stainless steel exterior,

aluminum interior,

standard depth, wide full-height door or doors with EZ-Clean Gaskets,

(3) adjustable wire shelves per section,

microprocessor controls,

6" adjustable stainless-steel legs,

R-290 Hydrocarbon refrigerant,

1/2HP,

cETLus,

ETL-Sanitation,

ENERGY STAR®

2 ea 6-year parts & labor and 7 year compressor, standard

Stainless Steel Exterior/Anodized Aluminum Interior

Stainless Steel Breaker Caps

Guaranteed for life Cam-lift Hinges

Guaranteed for life Flow door Handles

EZ Clean Gaskets

6-year parts & labor and 7-year compressor

115v/60/1-ph, 7.0 amps, cord with NEMA 5-15P, standard

2 ea Full height solid door, standard

2 ea Door hinged on right, standard

2 ea Additional coated shelf on pins (max 9)

COFFEE CABINET/TABLE Eagle SPECFAB

Spec-Master® Series Work Table,

cabinet base with hinged doors,

60"W x 30"D, 4-1/2"H backsplash,

14/304 stainless steel top,

Rolled front edge,

(2) hinged doors,

Uni-Lok® gusset system,

Stainless steel cabinet body, (4) legs, & adjustable bullet feet, NSF

Place of Delivery

Edward Hines Jr. VAMC

Nutrition and Food Service Department

5000 S. 5th Ave

Hines, IL 60141

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) Refer to Attachment 1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (SEPT 2006)

End of Addendum to 52.212-1

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

Refer to Attachment 2, ADDENDUM to 52.212-2

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (APR 1984)

FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION AUG 2020)

VAAR 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)

VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals

VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

VAAR 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure

VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods

VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers

VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (APR 2020)

VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-75, Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-78, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.247-71, Delivery Location (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.247-74, Advance Notice of Shipment (OCT 2018)

End of Addendum to 52.212-4

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022)

Refer to attached FAR 52.212-5 for subparagraphs the contractor shall comply with the following clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

All quoters shall submit the following:

Quotation in accordance with addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Attachment Tailored FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Authorization letter or other documents from the OEM verifying offeror is an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.

A completed copy of certificate of compliance for supplies and products at Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-78, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products

Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

All quotes shall be sent by Email to the GLAC, Contract Specialist Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The following are the decision factors:

Price

Technical

Veterans Involvement

Speed of Delivery

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on January 30, 2025. Responses should be sent to the contract specialist Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Rebecca Picchi

Contracting Officer

Network Contracting Office 12

Rebecca.picchi@va.gov