7330--KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25525Q0383
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7330 Kitchen Hand Tools And Utensils
- Points of contact
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- Timothy W. Scarborough timothy.scarborough@va.gov (913) 946-1982
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN 15) is seeking to procure a 40-gallon direct steam kettle for the Kansas City Veterans Affairs (KCVA) facility. The primary objective is to enhance meal preparation capabilities, focusing on producing heart-healthy menu items that comply with VHA Directive 1439. The solicitation specifically targets a Cleveland Range Model KDL40TSH or equivalent steam kettle that can support cooking techniques like braising, searing, and boiling with minimal fat usage. The pre-solicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C25525Q0383) indicates that potential contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet detailed functional and technical specifications, including a direct steam design, manual tilting mechanism, stainless steel construction, and a 50 psi rating. The response deadline is June 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time, with Timothy Scarborough serving as the primary contract point of contact.
The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), which narrows the competitive field to qualified vendors within this designation. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 7330 (Kitchen Hand Tools and Utensils), with an estimated procurement quantity of one kettle. The equipment will come with standard warranty provisions, including one-year parts and labor coverage, complimentary performance start-up, and a free water quality check. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears focused on a single, specialized piece of commercial kitchen equipment designed to improve meal production efficiency and nutritional quality for veteran populations. The kettle's specifications include a 40-gallon capacity, 35-inch rim height, open tri-leg base, and no specific electrical requirements, suggesting a straightforward equipment replacement or upgrade project.
Notice text
Functional Performance Specifications for 40 Gallon Steam Kettle
The steam kettle will be used to prepare healthy menu items, increase menu item offering, and increase production efficiency. Heart healthy food items are foods that are rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy fats to which the steam kettle can cook foods in little or no fats buy using techniques such as boiling and searing. The steam kettle will be used to prepare new recipes that are heart healthy such as stews and lean meats (Beef Stew, Turkey Ala King, and Yankee Pot Roast) that will provide much needed healthy variety. The steam kettle will be used for healthy cooking method that require little or no fats such as braising, searing and boiling. The steam kettle s ability to prepare large batches will be used to increase production by eliminating multiple small batches of food items subsequently reducing the cook s workload. The steam kettle will be used to help ensure the KCVA is complying with VHA Directive 1439 by enabling the production team to prepare meals that are healthy and attractive for our veteran population.
Name brand or Equal to Cleveland Range Model KDL40TSH 40 Gallon Steam kettle
Software Specifications
Stand-alone piece of equipment
No software requirements applicable
Hardware Specifications
Direct steam design
40-gallon capacity
Manual tilting
50 psi rating
Steam control valve.
Stainless steel interior
Stainless steel exterior
35 Rim height
Open tri-leg base
Electrical Specifications
No electrical requirements
Warranty
Standard 1-year parts and labor.
Training and Support
-Performance Start-up included
Free water quality check included.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25525Q0383_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7330--KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA | Solicitation | |
| 7330--KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM l KCVA | Pre-Solicitation |
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