J073--Kitchen & Cafe Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 is seeking a contractor to provide Kitchen & Cafe Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The solicitation (36C25924Q0824) requires a qualified vendor to perform quarterly preventative maintenance and repair services for a comprehensive list of kitchen and cafe equipment. The contractor must provide certified personnel, necessary tools, vehicles, materials, and supervision to maintain and repair various food service machinery including mixers, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, and sinks. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the contract will likely assess vendor qualifications, technical capability, and compliance with the Statement of Work. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with the solicitation covering a base year and four potential option years.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, specifically focused on food preparation and serving equipment. The place of performance is located at 500 Foothill Dr # 112, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. The equipment list indicates over 50 pieces of kitchen equipment will be covered, with varying acquisition dates and asset values. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance contract suggests a potentially significant annual commitment. The solicitation represents a new requirement rather than a follow-on contract, offering an opportunity for qualified small businesses to provide essential maintenance services for the VA Medical Center's kitchen infrastructure. The quarterly preventative maintenance schedule and repair services will ensure the continued operational efficiency of the facility's food service equipment.