7360--667-26-2-133-0223 NEW Patient Tray Delivery Carts
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q0493
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying patient tray delivery carts for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. This sources sought notice seeks both 16-capacity and 8-capacity stainless steel food tray delivery carts that meet specific operational and safety standards. The VA is preferentially seeking Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, or Small Businesses under NAICS code 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees, though responses from other business types will be accepted for research purposes. Interested vendors must submit capability statements that include their UIE number, product specification sheets, relevant literature demonstrating their supply capability, and an authorized distributor letter if they are not the manufacturer. The response deadline is March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, with all submissions directed to CO Tiffany Conner at tiffany.conner@va.gov. It is important to note that this is not a formal solicitation, and no proposals, quotes, or contracts will be awarded from this notice; responses are solely for information and planning purposes.
The procurement carries no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or award value information has been disclosed in this sources sought notice. The required carts must comply with the US Food Code 2017 (sections 4-203, 301, 302, 501), OSHA standards, and Joint Commission Standards, with preference for brand equivalents to Aladdin Temp-Rite. Key specifications include integrated door handles, lockable sliding door latches, magnetic doors, sloped floors with drains, adjustable tray ladders, full 270-degree door swings, and non-marking corner bumpers. All interested vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov, and if applicable, maintain current SBA certifications. Respondents should also confirm GSA/FSS schedule availability for this procurement. Given the market research nature of this notice, a formal solicitation is anticipated to follow at a future date.
Notice text
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY
This SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE is for the purpose of Market Research. Response to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS or QUOTES and NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall NOT be construed as solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 is seeking preferably Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veterans Owned Small Businesses, or Small Businesses (but will accept other than small business for market research purposes), capable of providing Delivery Food Carts for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, per the DRAFT statement of work below.
The NAICS code is 333241 Food product machinery manufacturing, and the Size Standard is 500 employees.
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organization s ability to supply the required items. Please additionally provide a product specification sheet for the items. Must provide an authorized distributor letter if not MFR. Â Also, please include a point of contact name & phone number within email.
Responses must be received by no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, March 25, 2026. Responses shall be emailed to tiffany.conner@va.gov. Capabilities Statements to include UIE number. Facsimile or Telephonic responses will not be accepted.
Note: All interested parties are reminded to be registered, active and verified in the following to be considered for Award.
SAM: https://sam.gov/
If small business:
SBA https://search.certifications.sba.gov/
Salient Characteristics
Ability to provide both 16-capacity and 8-capacity patient food tray delivery carts with the following features:
Integrated full-length door handle design for enhanced ergonomics.
Lockable sliding door latch that ensures secure transport and prevents unauthorized access to patient meals (1 per bay/door)
Flag-style door hinges for improved door and hinge field serviceability
Magnetic door offers unique branding and promotional opportunities
Sloped floor and drain with pop-up plug to facilitate cleaning.
Smaller footprint saves space and is easy to move quickly and quietly through tight spaces.
Designed to accommodate 1 tray per shelf, end-loaded.
Constructed of durable, sanitary stainless steel to provide years of trouble-free meal delivery service.
Adjustable tray ladders/ guides
Interior stainless steel welded tube framing increases core strength and reduces cart noise.
Contemporary door design with full-length door handle is great for any height employee.
Long, ergonomic push handles for easy transport.
Non-marking corner bumpers protect walls and surfaces.
2 wide stainless steel tray slides provides secure tray transport (ladder-style ledge panels).
Full 270° door swing gives unobstructed access during loading and unloading of trays.
Transport and vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-64.
Must be: US Food Code 2017, section 4- 203, 301, 302, 501; OSHA; Joint Commission Standards
(brand name or equivalent to Aladdin Temp-Rite)
Please confirm if you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25626Q0493.docx | DOCX document |
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