7310--FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice This is a combined synopsis/so... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this action. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ 36C24622Q0055. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular- 2021-07 dated 09/10/2021. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the Contract Opportunities website at (www.sam.gov). The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EAST intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the Brand Name or Equal Food Service Equipment to the Asheville VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC 28805 The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333318 with a business size standard of 1000 employees. This procurement is Unrestricted, Full and Open to and for all eligible offerors may submit quotes. 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 offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. All offerors provide Contractor Info: Name: __________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ POC: ___________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Phone#: _________________________________________ DUNS#: _________________________________________ Tax ID#: _____________________________________ Socio-Economic Status: _________________________ Offerors should submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email to Ruth Morris at ruth.morris@va.gov on or before 10:00 AM EST on Monday, October 18, 2021. Telephonic (verbal) questions will not be addressed. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the Request for Quote. The Government will evaluate and award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable for the government. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to ruth.morris@va.gov include RFQ # 36C24622Q0055 Food Service Equipment in subject title. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following Brand Name or Equal commercial supplies: Product: Food Service Equipment ITEM NO. or STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT KNIFE SHARPENER Edlund Model No. 401/115V Knife Sharpener, electric, with removable guidance system, 115v/60/1-ph, NSF certified 1 EA KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM, STATIONARY Crown Model No. DP-20 Stationary Kettle, direct steam, 20 gallon capacity, 2/3 jacket, 2" draw off includes: perforated strainer, faucet bracket, 316 stainless steel interior liner, 304 stainless steel construction, spring assisted stainless steel dome cover, pedestal, NSF 1 EA CONVEYOR TOASTER Hatco Model No. TQ-400 Toast-Qwikr Conveyor Toaster, horizontal conveyor, countertop design, all bread types toaster, approximately 6 slice capacity/min, 2" opening height, rotary mechanical controls, ColorGuard sensing system, cULus, UL EPH Classified, Made in USA 1 EA PLANETARY MIXER Hobart Model No. HL120-40STD 200-240/50/60/1; Bench type mixer, with bowl, beater, whip, dough arm, & ingredient chute; CE configuration - Mixer, Planetary, Bench, 12-quart capacity, (3) fixed speeds plus stir speed, gear-driven transmission, 15-minute SmartTimerTM, #12 taper attachment hub, manual bowl lift, stainless steel bowl, aluminum "B" beater, stainless steel "D" wire whip, aluminum dough arm, stainless steel ingredient chute, stainless steel bowl guard, ½ hp 1 EA TABLEHW-HL2012 MIXER TABLE 27"W x 32"D x 26"H, the top shelf is drilled for mounting an HL120 or HL200 mixer, includes 4 posts for storing attachments, a lower shelf for additional storage, & (4) locking 5" diameter wheels 1 EA MEAT SLICER Hobart Model No. HS9-1 Heavy Duty Meat Slicer, automatic, 13" CleanCutT removable knife with removal tool, anodized finish with (6) interlocks, (3) stroke lengths & (4) stroke speeds, removable meat grip assembly, removable ring guard cover, product fence, single action top mounted sharpener with BorazonT stones, manual lift lever, 1/2 hp motor, 120v/60hz/1-ph NSF cETLus 1 EA COMMERCIAL FOOD BLENDER Waring Model No. CB15 Food Blender, heavy-duty, 14-7/8"W x 15"D x 26"H, (1) gallon capacity, electronic membrane keypad, 3-speed with plus pulse, removable stainless steel container with (2) handles, clear lid, die cast base, 3-3/4 HP, 120v/60/1-ph, 15 amps, cETLus, NSF 2 EA CAC32 Blender Container, with lid & blade, 40 oz., glass, for 700, 7011, 7012, CB10B, CB10BT, CB15, CB15T, AD1 & AD2 2 EA AD1 Adapter, 1 quart, for CB10 & CB15, 2 EA GARNISH SET Dexter Russell Model No. CC77 Dexter-Russell (20207) Garnishing Tools Set, 7 piece, includes: stainless steel vegetable peeler, butter curler, small single scoop Parisian cutter, double Parisian cutter, apple corer, zester, channel knife and vinyl roll-up bag 1 SE COMBI OVEN, ELECTRIC RATIONAL Model No. ICP 20-FULL E 208/240V 3 PH (LM100GE) (CG1ERRA.0000227 - E -208/240V) iCombi Pror 20-Full Size Combi Oven, electric, (20) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (40) 12" x 20" steam pan or (20) 2/1 GN pan capacity, mobile oven rack & (10) stainless steel grids included, intelligent cooking system with (4) assistants; iDensityControl, iCookingSuite, iProductionManager, & iCareSystem, (6) operating modes, (5) cooking methods, (3) manual operating modes, 85° to 572°F temperature range, quick clean, care control, eco mode, 6-point core temperature probe, retractable hand shower, Ethernet interface, Wi-Fi enabled, includes (1) bucket of Active Green Cleaner & (1) bucket of Care Tabs, 208/240v/60/3-ph, 67.9 kW, IPX5, UL, cULus, NSF Includes CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts 4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel, no charge 2 EA ITEM #8720.1569US Installation Kit, for electric 20-full size (208/60/3ph) 2 EA AIR CURTAIN Mars Air Systems Model No. LPN272-1UA-OB LoPro Series 2 Air Curtain, for 72" wide door, unheated, galvanized steel cabinet, obsidian black powder coat finish, (1) 1/6 HP motor, 115v/60/1-ph, ETL 1 EA DF-18 Double pantry faucet with 18"swing spout 1 EA GM-20 Permanent etched interior markings, for 20 gallon kettle 1 EA Custom Model No. INSTALLATION Authorized installer will remove customer's existing equipment to facility dock for disposal by facility. Installer will uncrate, move equipment into kitchen, and set new equipment in place. Installer will hook new equipment up to facility provided properly sized utilities within 5ft of termination points. Installer will start up and test equipment for proper operation. All generated debris will be placed in a facility supplied container. All work to be done during normal business hours Mon-Fri 8-4pm 1 JB Delivery Address: Asheville VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 FOB Point: Destination Estimated Delivery Date: Within 30 days ARO IAW 52.252-2 The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR Provisions: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUN 2021) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the vendor whose quotation represents the lowest priced and represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (FEB 2021) (End of Provision) FAR Clauses: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (SEP 2021) Full text of the reference FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (FEB 2021) 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR Clauses: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) Gray Market Prevention Language: (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.  (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the government. Western North Carolina VA Healthcare System Charles George VA Medical Center Statement of Work Food Service Equipment 1.0 Background The Charles George VA Medical Center s (CGVAMC) Nutrition & Food Services (N&FS) has a need to upgrade a number of appliances and other kitchen equipment. The increased capacity and upgraded equipment will improve efficiency in the kitchen operations, enables staff to prepare hot meals during a specified block of time, and allows the patient to choose what time they wish to eat during the meal period. 1.1 Scope of Work Vendor will remove existing equipment in N&FS space that is being replaced to CGVAMC s scrap yard, deliver, assemble, and install new equipment in N&FS space. 1.2 This contract is all-inclusive. Prospective offerors should read the requirements carefully to ensure a complete understanding of the contract requirements to ensure their proposal includes all expenses and costs associated with performance related to the contract. The Government will not reimburse offerors due to a failure on the offeror s part to consider all costs associated with performance on this requirement. 1.3 Site Visits The Contracting Officer (CO) may determine that site visits from prospective offerors may be necessary to assist offerors in the preparation of proposals. If site visits are authorized, they will be coordinated between the CO and the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) or medical center point of contact and dates and times will be made available Requirements The following items shall be provided and possess the Salient characteristics listed EDLUND MODEL 401 KNIFE SHARPENER Must be 115V Removable knife guide Auto shutoff protected motor Stainless-steel housing Replaceable grinding wheel Must be capable of sharpening knifes from 3/16 up to and including cleaver blades Must be capable of sharpening serrated blades Must be NSF Certified CROWN MODEL DP-20, KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM, STATIONARY Must be direct steam operated at a minimum of 5 PSI and a maximum of 30 PSI Must be welded 304 stainless-steel construction Double wall interior Inner liner must be 316 stainless-steel Must include 2 sanitary draw-off valve with perforated strainer Must have spring assisted hinged, counterbalanced stainless-steel domed cover Must include faucet bracket HATCO MODEL TQ-400 CONVEYOR TOASTER Must have color sensing technology to ensure uniform toasting Must have a front mounted control panel with a toast selector knob and a variable speed control knob Must have multiple metal sheathed heating elements Must have front and rear discharge 2 opening Must be insulated Must have an interior cooling fan Must be aluminized steel construction Must have an aluminum toast collector pan HOBART MODEL HL120-40STD PLANETARY MIXER Must be 200-240/50/60/1 bench type mixer Must be of stainless-steel construction Must be 12 quart capacity Must have three fixed speeds plus stir speed Must be gear driven Must have stainless steel mixing bowl Must include aluminum B beater, stainless-steel D wire whip, aluminum dough arm, stainless-steel ingredient chute, and stainless-steel bowl guard Must have ½ horsepower motor HOBART MODEL HS9-1 MEAT SLICER Must have 13" Knife Removable Ring Guard Cover Zero Knife Exposure Heavy-Gauge Stainless Steel Knife Cover Top-Mounted Borazon Stone Sharpener 1 2 H.P. Knife Drive Motor Timing Belt for Automatic Drive System Variable Four-Speed Automatic Carriage with front mounted controls Three Stroke Lengths Must have the following interlocks: Home-Start Position, Close-to-Stop, Gauge-Plate Interlock, Carriage-System Interlock, No-Volt Release, and 30-Second Shut Off Must have sanitary anodized aluminum base Machined Grooves on Gauge Plate and Knife Cover Must have tilting, removable carriage system Electroless nickel plated single slide rod with reservoir wick in transport Double-Action Indexing Cam Lift Assist Cleaning Leg Ergonomic-Style Handle Rear-Mounted, Removable Meat/Vegetable Grip WARING MODEL CB15 COMMERCIAL BLENDER Must have ¾ horsepower motor Must be direct drive Must be three speed Must have an electronic keypad One gallon capacity container with two handles Rubberized lid Must be dishwasher safe Must be 120 volt DEXTER RUSSEL MODEL CC77 GARNISH SET Must be stainless-steel Must include vegetable peeler, butter curler, small single scoop Parisian cutter, double Parisian cutter, apple corer, zester, channel knife and storage box/bag RATIONAL MODEL 1CP 20-FULL E COMBI OVEN, ELECTRIC Must have poultry, meat, fish, egg, dishes/desserts, side dishes/vegetables, baked goods and finishing operating modes Must have roasting, cooking, baking and grilling cooking methods Must be for steam and convection, individually, one after the other, or combined Must have the following capacities: Twenty (20) Full-size sheet pans or Fourty (40) Steam table pans or Twenty (20) 2/1 GN accessories Mobile oven rack with 2 1/2 rack spacing and tandem casters Handle holder for mobile rack Must be for use with 2/1, 1/1, 2/4 GN accessories Must have the following operating modes: Steaming: 86 °F - 266 °F Convection: 86 °F 572 °F Combination of steam and convection: 86 °F 572 °F Must have the following intelligent functions: climate management that measures, adjusts and controls the humidity down to the exact percentage Dynamic air turbulence in the cooking cabinet through three reversible, high-performance fan wheels with five fan wheel speeds intelligently actuated and manually programmable cooking path regulation and automatic adjustment of cooking steps in order to achieve the target results, e.g., browning and degree of doneness Monitoring and calculation of browning on the basis of the Maillard reaction Adjustable intelligent cooking Intelligent cooking step to proof baked goods Individual, intuitive programming of up to 1,200 cooking programs with up to 12 steps using drag-and-drop. Automated, intelligent planning and controlling tool, Automatic resumption and completion of cooking processes following power outages lasting less than 15 minutes Current cleaning and descaling status display Must have the following cooking functions: High-performance steam generator including at temperatures below 212°F Integrated, maintenance-free grease separation system without an additional grease filter Cool-down function with an additional fast cooling option using an internal water nozzle Core temperature probe with six measuring points and automatic error correction Delta-T cooking for extremely gentle preparation with minimal cooking losses Precise burst-steam injection with four water quantity levels within a 85°F 500°F temperature range for convection or steam-convection combination modes Digital temperature, cooking cabinet humidity, and time display; target and actual values Automatic pre-selected starting time with variable date and time Integrated hand shower with automatic retraction and switchable spray/jet function LED lighting in the cooking cabinet 4-hour RATIONAL certified chef assistance program MARS AIR SYSTEMS MODEL LPN272-1UA-OB AIR CURTAIN Must be 1/6 HP continuous duty motors One piece heavy gauge corrosion resistant metal design Very low profile design, 8 (H) x 8 7/8 (D) ETL Certified to conform to ANSI/NSF 37 Standards for Service Windows up to 4 above the counter top and for entrances up to 7 Must be capable of mounting without intermediate support up to 72 . Adjustable air directional vanes with 40° sweep front to back Rust preventative electrostatic polyurethane powder coating 2.1 Specific Tasks The Contractor shall remove existing equipment to be replaced and deliver to the medical facility s scrap area, deliver, uncrate, install (including electrical, plumbing, and other necessary utility connections remove & dispose of all shipping and packaging debris, and validate all equipment functions as designed. 2.2 All tasks associated with this order shall be completed during the CGVAMC s normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am 4:30pm excluding Federal holidays unless otherwise coordinated with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) or N&FS staff. The current Federal Holidays for the remainder of calendar year 2021 are as follows: Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 2021 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25, 2021 Christmas Day Friday, December 24, 2021 Any other day determined by the President of the United States as a Federal Holiday 2.3 Site Prep The Government will ensure electrical, plumbing, and any other utilities meet the manufacturer s specifications and is in place prior to installation of any item under this contract. The contractor shall not ship any items under this contract until authorized by the contracting officer upon confirmation the medical center has met the manufacturer s utility requirements. 3.0 Management and Supervision of Contract Personnel The Contractor shall be responsible for supervising the daily services provided under this contract. The Contractor shall provide the name and contact information for a person designated to manage and supervise performance under this contract to the CO upon award of the contract. 3.1 COVID-19 Requirements The Contractor shall practice COVID-19 Pandemic precautions in accordance with (IAW) Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Veteran s Health Administration (VHA) Directives, and the CGVAMC Director s policies while on CGVAMC property. This includes but is not limited to: Wearing protective face coverings at all times while inside the CGVAMC facility to include all outbuildings. Maintaining social distancing of at least six(6) feet from other individuals. Maintaining good handwashing practices. 3.1.1 Contract employees found in violation of COVID-19 Pandemic safety precautions and practices will be asked to leave the CGVAMC property immediately, not to return. In the event contractor employees are removed from the facility, the Contractor may replace that employee(s) or continue the task. 3.1.2 Personnel Policy The contractor shall be responsible for protecting the personnel furnishing products and/or services under this contract. To carry out this responsibility, the contractor shall provide the following for these personnel: - Workers compensation - Professional liability insurance - Health examinations - Income tax withholding, and - Social security payments. 3.1.3 Smoking Policy Smoking is strictly prohibited while on the CGVAMC campus. Violations can result in a fine of $50.00 or more. 4.0 Maintenance & Service The Contractor shall provide 24/7 maintenance and support services. Those services shall include routine, periodic preventative maintenance, upgrades and enhancements, and repair efforts to return the equipment to service in the event of failure. 4.1.2.1 The contractor shall maintain a tracking system for all requests for repair, maintenance & service, and user assistance. The contractor will provide a reference (ticket) number when a request is received, either over the phone or through email. 4.1.2.2 The contractor shall provide an initial response to all requests for maintenance, service, and assistance within two(2) hours of receipt. For issues that can t be resolved over the phone or through email, the contractor shall respond to make on-site repairs within 4 hours of the initial response. 4.1.2.3 The contractor shall provide a copy of all maintenance/service performed to any and all equipment included under this contract. 4.1.2.4 The contractor shall replace any equipment that is in need of repair more than four(4) times in a 30 day period or is deemed unrepairable. The contractor shall replace the items with like or better items within three (3) calendar days the item was determined to be unrepairable. 5.0 Invoicing & Payment The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly in arrears, covering the products and/or services performed under this contract for the period covered. All invoices shall be submitted electronically to the Austin Finance Center. Invoices shall contain the following information: Contract Number and Purchase Order Number Name of Provider Invoice Number Period Covered Total Price
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