Sources Sought Notice: Dishwasher Conveyor System

Added: May 30, 2018 5:39 pm This is a Request for Information (RFI) only; it is not a request for quotations or offers.



52.215-3 -- Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)



(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.



(b) Although proposal and offeror are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.



(c) This sources sought is issued for the purpose of conducting market research to identify vendors that are capable and qualified to provide all Equipment, Parts, Supplies, Accessories, Labor, Travel, Drawings, Training, and Commissioning of a Hobart Conveyor Type Dishwasher, brand-name or equal, for the SFVAHCS Nutrition and Food Service Area. The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is located at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57105.

General Equipment Name: Hobart CLPS66EN-EGR+Buildup Dishwasher Conveyor System Brand Name or equal

Description & Salient Characteristics: The listed line items match the configuration and fit for existing utilities without modification. Vendors will be expected to quote the listed brand-name items, items with the exact dimensions and equal or greater characteristics, or conduct a site visit and include line item quotes and details for proposed modification to utilities to support their alternative, or equal, product quote.

Site visits will not be requested and coordinated because of this solicitation. This information will be submitted and coordinated as part of any subsequent solicitation issued.

Hobart Model CLPS66EN +EGR+Buildup Conveyor Type Dishwasher

CLPS66EN EGRELE0EU, 208 240v/60/3 steam/gas heat

CLPS66EN EGRHTESTM, Steam coil stainless steel

CLPS66EN EGRERH30K, 30kW electric booster

CLPS66EN EGRDIR0RL, Right to left operation

BDSRLEU HTSDOM RL HTS, Extra Height 208 240/60/3 Steam Blower Dryer

Note: When blower dryer is selected, there can only be (1) E Series vent hood selected below

CLPS66EN EGRHGTHTS, Higher than standard

CLPS66EN EGRFETSTD, Standard feet

EXTHD/E ADJ, E series extended hood dom

CLE/TBL SWITCH, Table LMT switch CLE Series

Hobart Model No. FD4/300+BUILDUP Disposer, basic unit only, 3 HP motor, steel housings, adjustable flange feet

FD4/300 ELE0KT, 208 230/460v/60/3 ph & 208/415v/50/3 ph

CONTROL GRP50KP, Control Panel Group 5, 200 240v/50/3 ph & 200 240/440 480v/60/3 ph



DISHTABLE, SOILED Aerowerks Model No. SDT Soiled breakdown system to include:

Soiled dish table, c/w waste trough, (03) perforated ledges, end gusher, magnetic silver saver, pre rinse sink & spray w/ sink grill, disposer control panel bracket and overhead tubular rack shelf



Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items

(1 each) Hobart Model CLPS66EN+EGR+Buildup Conveyor Type Dishwasher

(1 each) Hobart Model No. FD4/300+BUILDUP Disposer, basic unit only, 3 HP motor, steel housings, adjustable flange feet

(1 each) DISHTABLE, SOILED Aerowerks Model No. SDT Soiled

(1 Job) Installation, Set up, and Training Services

(2 each) Maintenance Manuals, Drawings, User Manual, Cleaning Instructions (CD, PDF or Word)

Optional Line Items

Warranty Information 1 Year Warranty or Manufacturer s Warranty Whichever is greater.

Delivery Requirements: Shipping and delivery will be included in the line items quoted. Assembly, installation and other services will be quoted as separate line items. Include lead time for delivery and installation in quote.

Coordinating Instructions:

All products should be ordered to arrive on or about 8-15-2018. Installation will be coordinated after award by the Contracting Officer and facility representative.

Response Instructions:

All interested parties should respond with the following information, in writing, to the Contract Specialist listed below.



1) Company/individual name



2) Address



3) Point of contact with phone number and e-mail address



4) Company Socio-Economic Status (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.)



5) Information describing your interest,



6) Indicate FSS/GSA contract number, if applicable



7) Tax ID number



8) DUNS number



9) NAICS (if other than listed)



10) Capabilities statement

11) Past Performance with references of onsite delivery and installation of commercial kitchen products/appliances. Past Performance completion date must have been in the past 12 months.



If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov).

All vendors are required to be registered at the in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/. Due to the needs of the government and Department of Veterans Affairs, only vendors currently with an active registration in SAM will be considered as a responsible and qualified source.

Any questions should be addressed to the Contract Specialist, in writing, at the email address provided. This is a request for information only, answers to questions will not be posted. If your organization has the capability to provide these items and services, please respond to William Jefferson, Contract Specialist, Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO23), via e-mail at William.Jefferson4@va.gov, by 06/08/18.