The VA Heartland Network 15 is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses, including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, 8(a), HUBZone, and other small firms, capable of supplying and installing a commercial pot, pan, and utensil washer (name brand or equal to Hobart PW20) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The anticipated work includes furnishing and delivering the equipment, removing existing equipment, installation, startup and commissioning, operator training, and a minimum one-year parts-and-labor warranty, with on-site contractors complying with VA security/privacy requirements. Offerors proposing Hobart equipment must be certified suppliers and provide an OEM authorization letter. Respondents must demonstrate technical expertise and relevant qualifications, including OEM authorization, certifications, service coverage, lead time, and warranty capability. This notice is for planning only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award.

A sources sought notice for market research purposes only, not a solicitation, anticipates a requirement for a commercial pot, pan, and utensil washer for a healthcare food service environment. The scope includes furnishing the equipment, delivery, removal of existing equipment as applicable, installation, start-up and commissioning, operator training, and a minimum one-year parts-and-labor warranty. The work performance location is the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The Government is seeking qualified small businesses, including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, 8(a), HUBZone, and other small businesses, and requires an OEM authorization letter if offering Hobart equipment. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and any future solicitation will be announced separately.