7320--Purchase of Kitchen Equipment for VA GLA

Sources Sought Synopsis Only I. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 333241. Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. II. Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on SAM, and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the

solicitation announcement. III. General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking sources that can provide kitchen equipment of brand name or equal that, at a minimum, meets the below salient characteristics. List of equipment: JSN # Description/Part Number* Qty U0015 Mobile Dunnage Rack - Model No.1203 9 K5550 Universal Pan Rack - Model No. UR12 46 K1280A Cabinet Enclosed, Bun/Food Pan 20 K2230 Tray Dispenser, Single Tube 2 IV. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: U0015 Mobile Aluminum Dunnage Rack, Global Industrial T9F796748 or Equal Material: all welded aluminum that resists corrosion. Casters: 4 casters (2 rigid, 2 locking swivel casters) that are rated at least 450 lbs. each for a total of 1,350 lb. capacity. Casters must be 4 x2 with a variance of +/- 1 . NSF approved. Dimension: 20 (D) x 48 (W) x 8 (H) with variance of +/- 1 . K5550 Universal Pan Rack, Advance Tabco UR12 or Equal Material: Stainless Steel or Heavy-Duty Aluminum. Must have welded joints and racks. Shelf spacing must be 5". Tray Ledge width: No larger than 3.125". Polyurethane Swivel Casters (4ea), No larger than 5 . Must have a capacity for 12 pans at a time. Maximum Size/Dimension Allowed: 26 (D) x 26 (W) x 70 (H). K1280A Transport Cart, Cambro UPC800 or Equal Must have CFC-free insulation that ensures food safety for 4+ hours, hot or cold Supports between twelve 2.5 (6,5 cm) to four 8 (20 cm) deep full-size food pans; maximum depth is 8 . Full swing doors (270-degree opening) for maximum access. Must have ventilation cap that maintains the ideal balance of moisture Fully operational without any electricity. Must have airtight gaskets that are removable for easy cleaning Must have Handles NSF Listed Maximum Size/Dimension Allowed: 27 (D) x 20.5 (W) x 54 (H) K2230 Dispenser, Meal tray, Mobile, Aladdin Temp-Rite TDS350 or Equal Stainless Steel sides and frame with two open ends Four 5" (maximum) extra load swivel casters, 2 with locking brakes Must be capable of field adjustable, self-leveling tray dispensing Must have handles Must equip non-marking bumpers on all four sides. NSF Listed V. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION: All items must be delivered and or installed after receipt of purchase order but not earlier than 05/15/2023 and not later than 06/15/2023. Vendor must be capable of offloading the equipment from the truck, moving the equipment to the correct delivery location in the space, uncrating or unboxing the equipment then removing all trash, and setting up the equipment according to the manufacturer`s specification followed by testing the equipment to verify that it is operational. Equipment installation paperwork & warranty information must be handed to the approved government contact onsite. Hours of Coverage: Normal delivery hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm local time. Deliveries must occur during normal delivery hours. Federal Holidays observed by NMVAHCS are: New Year s Day January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Last Monday in January Memorial Day Last Monday in January Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th VI. This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to david.odne@va.gov No later than 2/9/2023 by 11:00 AM Pacific Time. VII. In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: Business size information Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. Not applicable List: