Food Service Equipment for Camp Carroll, Korea

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence is seeking food service equipment replacements for two rooms at Camp Carroll, Korea. The pre-solicitation notice involves procuring dishwashers and related accessories through an FOB Origin via ocean container shipment, with a complete installation requirement. Contractors must be capable of procurement, storage, loading, shipping, and installation from a single location to be considered for the award. The opportunity is structured with specific equipment specifications, including two-tank conveyor dishwashers, electric booster heaters, and self-contained pulpers that must meet ENERGY STAR certification and operate at specific electrical configurations. Alternates will be considered but require customer approval, and all equipment must adhere to the Buy American Statute. The solicitation was posted on January 14, 2025, with responses due by January 24, 2025, and interested parties are instructed to contact the Defense Logistics Agency point of contact for additional details.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors for this specialized equipment procurement and installation project. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements include detailed equipment specifications for two identical room configurations, with Room 2 requiring additional components like a BUSTRACK tray return system and specific sensor and rail installations. The installation process involves removing existing equipment, completing utility connections, and conducting operational testing, with work to be performed during normal business hours (0800-1600) while minimizing disruption to feeding operations. Electrical requirements are precise, with equipment specified to operate at 480v/60/3ph and 460v/60/3ph, and the total equipment capacity is substantial, including 342 rack-per-hour dishwashers and specialized tray return components. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet all technical specifications and installation requirements to be considered for the award.