NX EQ Conveyor Type Commercial Dishwasher

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying conveyor type commercial dishwashers to support the Veterans Health Administration's Non-Expendable Equipment National Program. The procurement seeks equipment meeting specific technical specifications including the Hobart CL44-ADV or approved equivalent, with salient characteristics such as 150°F wash and 180°F rinse temperatures, Energy Star certification, NSF Pot and Pan cycle compliance, and a minimum processing capacity of 202 racks per hour. Prospective offerors must submit responses by March 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST to Trevor.Mason@va.gov and Sara.Vickroy@va.gov, and must be registered in SAM.gov with appropriate NAICS certification (333310 – Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) at time of submission. Responses should include comprehensive technical literature mapped to salient characteristics, annual service plan details, company registration information (DUNS, CAGE Code, and SAM UIE), installation standardization capabilities, and an OEM-certified authorized distributor letter with current date. There are no specific evaluation criteria detailed in this sources sought phase, as this notice is preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designations and does not identify any current incumbents or contractors. The anticipated contract structure includes a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price orders for nationwide delivery to VA medical centers and facilities in the continental United States and overseas locations, with a base period of 12 months followed by four optional 12-month extension periods contingent upon successful annual performance reviews. The solicitation encompasses multiple contract line items (CLINs) specifying vented electric models, ventless electric models, steam vented models, service contracts, and ancillary equipment from manufacturers including Hobart and Advance Tabco, though specific award values or total quantity commitments are not disclosed in this sources sought notice. The contracting office is located in Frederick, Maryland (zip code 21703), and the applicable product service code is 7320 (Kitchen Equipment and Appliances). Interested vendors should note that NAICS code 333310 applies a 1,000-employee size standard for small business classification purposes.