7330--KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking to procure a 40-gallon direct steam kettle for the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The solicitation specifically requires a Cleveland Range Model KDL40TSH or an equivalent commercial product designed for institutional kitchen use. Potential contractors will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, which means the most cost-effective proposal meeting all technical specifications will be selected. The solicitation was issued on May 27, 2025, with proposals due by June 10, 2025, at 08:00 CDT. Key technical requirements include a direct steam design, manual tilting mechanism, 50 psi rating, stainless steel interior and exterior construction, and a standard 1-year parts and labor warranty.

The procurement is set aside exclusively for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), which limits competition to businesses meeting this specific qualification. The kettle will be used to prepare heart-healthy menu items and improve production efficiency at the medical center, with performance start-up and a free water quality check included in the contract. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement falls under the NAICS Category 332420 for Metal Tank Manufacturing and PSC Category 7330 for Kitchen Hand Tools and Utensils. The kettle includes additional specifications such as a 2" tangent draw-off valve, required kettle markings, and a single pantry faucet. The place of performance will be the Kansas City VA Medical Center, indicating a localized procurement focused on enhancing the facility's kitchen equipment.