THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333310 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following Flight Type Dishwasher name brand or equal to Hobart FT1000E+Base IAW the below requirement Statement of Work For Functional Performance Specification for Dish Washer The Kansas City VAMC, Nutrition & Food services need a replacement for the current dishwashing machine for the main kitchen (mb.255). The current dish machine is beyond economic repair. Both NFS and Canteen utilize the dish machine. Flight type Dishwasher, Name brand or equal to Hobart FT1000E+BASE Software Specification Standalone piece of equipment No software requirements applicable Hardware Specifications Flight type dish washer 14,000 dishes per hour Variable speed conveyor (4.0-8.5 feet/minute) Heated wash tank Heated Rinse Tank Dual rinse tanks Low temperature alert Open door indicator Open drain indicator Delime Notification, Electric booster heater Stainless steel construction Start/Stop switch at both ends Accompanying food waste disposal 3.5 HP Motor prewash, power wash, and rinse pump motors Easy to remove stainless steel scrap pans and baskets 30 wide conveyor belt Blow Dryer Circuit Breaker Hinged doors, all TGL, Total length of load, center and unload section no greater than 22.15 feet (overall length). Steam coil Steam Booster Oversized units with crated shipping dimensions no greater than 72 in length and/or 90 in height. Electrical Specifications 208 240v/60/3 ph (LV), for steam heat Circuit Breaker, Steam, Low Voltage, for machines With Blower Dryer Warranty Standard 1-year parts and labor Training and Support On site installation and training material The information identified above are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications, or brand name equal. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your UEI number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Timothy Scarborough at timothy.scarborough@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday June 17, 2025, at 08:00 CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation
