Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, Name Brand or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) Portland Health Care System Food and Nutrition Department is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer or equivalent equipment. This sources sought notice seeks vendors who can provide assembly, installation, scheduled maintenance, and onsite training for a heavy-duty, single-chamber cage and rack washer designed to automatically clean and sanitize tray carts and multi-tier carts. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet the Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery), with FSC 7320 designating the equipment category as Kitchen Equipment and Appliances. Evaluation will be based on vendor qualifications, technical capability to meet equipment specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, past performance examples from the past two years, and detailed plans for assembly, installation, and training. The deadline for submitting responses is May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time via email to Freida McClain and James Harris, with responses required to be completed directly in the provided Excel spreadsheet.

This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only and does not represent a binding solicitation or obligate the government to award a contract. No set-aside designations are being applied to this procurement. No incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in the notice, as this is a preliminary market research phase to identify potential qualified vendors prior to formal solicitation. Respondents must provide comprehensive information including company socioeconomic status classification, UEI number, CAGE code, and pricing for ten line items covering the base equipment unit, optional features such as interior tilt ramps and cabinet viewing windows, seismic anchoring, automatic spray systems, control backups, shipping, installation, and onsite training services. The vendor must support the equipment with one year of parts and labor warranty coverage, preventive maintenance at least twice annually, and repair and parts replacement support available within 24 hours. A site visit will be conducted once the formal solicitation is posted.