Inactive
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Notice ID:36C24623Q1262
36C24623Q1262 Page 3 of 3 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT only pertaining to a Brand Name ONLY requirement for the Durham VA Medical Center. This is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for prop...
36C24623Q1262 Page 3 of 3 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT only pertaining to a Brand Name ONLY requirement for the Durham VA Medical Center. This is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 333214 FOOD PRODUCT MACHINERY MANUFACTURING; Ovens, bakery, manufacturing applies to this acquisition, with a size standard of 500 Employees. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a), Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. Any vendor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA at http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Any vendor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status must be registered with the SBA VetCert at Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) as an SDVOSB or VOSB. A Contractor that proposes to provide a supply that is not manufactured by their organization (nonmanufacturer) shall meet the requirements of FAR 19.102(f). The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately, award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Additionally, all companies that are distributors must have a current (within six (6) months) manufacturers letter stating that they are an authorized distributor or reseller to prevent any Gray Market warranty issues. This is a Brand Name ONLY Requirement. All interested Offerors should submit information to: Chellry Whittier Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs NCO-6 Hampton, VA chellry.whittier@va.gov All responses shall be submitted no later than 23 August 2023 @ 09:00 a.m. EST. Please reference 36C24623Q1262: Rational iCombi Pro 6-Full size E/G Gas Combi Ovens (Brand Name ONLY). Responses shall include: Business Name and Address GSA Contract Number, if applicable Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and Email Address DUNS number Business Size SMALL or LARGE Business socio-economic group, i.e., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub Zone, etc. Supply a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. A concern that is not a manufacturer of the supply shall provide the manufacturer's name and size standard, and current (within six (6) months) proof of resale/distributor authorization. If the concern is the manufacturer and the sole distributor, please provide documentation to that effect. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov To be considered SDVOSB/VOSB, must be registered in SBA VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)). Supplies being offered shall be Rational iCombi Pro 6-Full size E/G Gas Combi Ovens (Brand Name ONLY): ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 1.00 EA COMBI OVEN, GAS RATIONAL Model No. ICP 6-FULL ON 6-FULL NG 208/240V 1 PH Two (2) (CC1GRRA.0000238) iCombi Pror 6-Full Size Combi Ovens, double stack, natural gas, (12) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (24) 12" x 20" steam pan or (12) 2/1 GN pan capacity, (6) stainless steel grids included, intelligent cooking system with (4) assistants; iDensityControl, iCookingSuite, iProductionManager, & iCareSystem, (6) operating modes, (5) cooking methods, (3) manual operating modes, 85o to 572o F temperature range, quick clean, care control, eco mode, 6-point core temperature probe, retractable hand shower, Ethernet interface, Wi-Fi enabled, 106,500 BTU each, 208/240v/60/1- ph, 6 ft. cord, 0.9 kW each, CE, IPX5, cCSAus, NSF, ENERGY STAR LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NG208 0002 1.00 KT 60.75.752 Combi-Duo Universal Stacking Kit, for iCombi 6-half size or 6- full size (electric or gas) on iCombi 6-full size (gas only) 0003 1.00 EA 60.31.203 Stand I Stationary Oven Stand for Combi-Duo, 7-3/4"H, open sides, for iCombi 6-full size on 6-full size 0004 1.00 EA 2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty 0005 1.00 EA CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts 4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel, no charge 0006 2.00 EA 9999.2252 RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each table-top iCombi of a combi-duo, 100 miles (200 round-trip) included. 0007 1.00 EA 9999.2002 Pre-Installation Site Consultation provides an installation consultation to ensure the site has proper space and connections for gas, electric, drain & water, one (1) Consultation is needed for every four (4) cooking systems, includes 100 miles (200 miles round trip). 0008 2.00 EA 9999.2110 Commissioning -one (1) gas iCombi - the operational function test and gas flue analysis when not completed at time of RATIONAL certified installation. Includes 100 miles (200 miles roundtrip). 0009 2.00 EA 8720.1560US Installation Kit, for gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 101G (120/60/1ph); gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 62G (208-240/60/1ph); gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 61G (120/60/1ph) 0010 1.00 EA 1900.1150US Water Filtration Double Cartridge System, for full-size Combi-Duos or if used for more than (2) units, includes: (1) double head with pressure gauge, (2) R95-CL filter & (1) filter installation kit (for each additional unit add (1) additional head & additional cartridge. Maximum (4) cartridges) 0011 1.00 EA 9999.2271 RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, additional installation cost for a RATIONAL Water Filter System is available when purchased with Certified Installation of RATIONAL unit 0012 1.00 EA NOTE: The RATIONAL Water Filtration Systems helps provide consistent high-quality water to your RATIONAL cooking systems. The patented carbon block technology reduces the effects of sediment, chloramines and chlorine while providing the required flow rates 0013 1.00 EA NOTE: All public water systems using surface water and most ground water systems treat with either chlorine/chloramine or chlorine dioxide (EPA will allow levels as high as 4ppm safe for drinking water, exceeding our maximum level of .2ppm. 0014 1.00 EA 56.01.535 Active Green Cleaner Tabs, for all iCombi Pro/Classic, 150 pieces/bucket (minimum order quantity- 2 each, unless ordered with a unit) 0015 1.00 EA 56.00.562 Care Tabs, bucket of 150 packets for all iCombi Pro/Classic models and Self Cooking Center units from 10/2008, with Care Control Serial SG, SH or SI series (minimum order quantity: 2pcs, unless ordered with a unit) 0016 1.00 EA 56.00.598 Rational Defoamer Tabs, for all iCombi Pro, iCombi Classic, and Combi Master Plus (from 05/2017 onward) units, to reduce foaming in water types subject to severe foam build-up during cleaning, 120 tablets per bucket (special order item) DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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 Sources Sought. End of Document
