Commercial Kitchen Equipment

The Department of the Army Alabama Army National Guard seeks commercial kitchen equipment—two tilt kettles and one steamer—for the 187th Fighter Wing Dining Facility in Montgomery, Alabama, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM and a mandatory site visit on August 19 at 1:00 PM. This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

Place of performance is Montgomery, AL. The steamer must be a floor-model, pressureless gas-fired unit with minimum 6-pan capacity, Type 304 stainless steel, independent timers, thermostatic controls, low-water warning alarms, electric ignition, powered by natural gas (120,000 BTU) and electricity (120v/60/1-ph, 300w, 2.0 amps). Each tilt kettle must be floor-model, self-contained steam-jacketed with 30–40 gallon capacity, Type 304 stainless steel exterior with Type 316 interior liner, manual crank or power tilt mechanism, and electric power (208/240-volt, 3 phases). Both units must be brand new and NSF and UL certified. The tilt kettle must include a tangent draw-off valve (minimum 2-inch), pan carrier, and single pantry faucet with hose and nozzle hook. Delivery is restricted to 0700–1530 hours, Tuesday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. All contractor personnel must possess Real ID/STAR ID credentials and comply with DoD security requirements.

The contractor bears responsibility for safe transport, uncrating, assembly, hard-wiring, and utility connections performed by certified facility personnel. The scope includes operational live-run testing, hands-on operator training covering preventative maintenance, and delivery of two physical and one digital copy of manufacturer manuals and service documentation. Equipment warranty must include minimum one-year coverage for parts and labor, guarantee OEM parts availability for seven years post-installation, and provide dedicated technical support with authorized local service response within 48 hours during standard business hours. Delivery of equipment is requested by November 9, 2026. The NAICS code is 333241, Food Product Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is 7310. Evaluation criteria are technical capability (pass/fail), past performance (acceptable/unacceptable), and price (firm fixed-price, F.O.B. Destination). Contracting officer is Stephen Shanks, 334-394-7529.