7320--Ventless Dishwasher & Food Scraper

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VA VISN 8) at the Orlando VA Medical Center is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a Ventless Flight Type Dishwasher (Hobart Model FT1000E+Base) and Food Scraper (Salvajor Model S914) with associated services. The procurement falls under NAICS 335220 (Major Household Appliance Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard and PSC 7320 (Kitchen Equipment and Appliances). Key contract requirements include equipment assembly, factory-authorized installation, scheduled maintenance, onsite customer training, 24-hour repair support, preventive maintenance twice annually, and a standard one-year parts and labor warranty. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must demonstrate experience and capability with the specified equipment and service offerings. Responses must be submitted via email to Shawn Autrey and Rohan McKenzie by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on December 22, 2025, using the provided Excel spreadsheet response form, with the subject line titled "Sources Sought and Ventless Flight Type FT Dishwasher and Food Scraper."

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, request for quote, or obligation to award a contract; the government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing a response. No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The equipment specifications indicate a capacity of at least 14,000 dishes per hour with water usage of 58 gallons per hour at 180-degree temperature, and the overall equipment length is approximately 26 feet, reflecting significant foodservice infrastructure requirements for the medical center's Food and Nutrition Department.