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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO) 16 MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC), HOUSTON, TEXAS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25620Q0700 BACKGROUND: The Houston VAMC has a ... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO) 16 MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC), HOUSTON, TEXAS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25620Q0700 BACKGROUND: The Houston VAMC has a requirement for the following brand name supplies: COMMERCIAL STACKING PROGRAMMABLE COMBINATION OVENS REQUIREMENTS: The MEDVAMC is conducting market research to determine the availability of sources for the possible purchase of commercial combination and programmable ovens (2) to be utilized by Nutrition and Food Services within the main NFS kitchen. This equipment is used for large quantity food production. The possible purchase would include installation and removal (to include removal off premises) of existing two stacked convection ovens. The ovens shall be programmable, self-cleaning, with capability to constantly measure the humidity inside the cooking cabinet and make automatic adjustments based on programmed settings, eliminating the need for basting or adding liquid. Units shall each accommodate up to 6 half-size sheet pans or (6) 12" x 20" steam table pans, and stainless interior and exterior. Overall Dimensions: Width: 33 1/4" x Depth: 30 3/8" x Height: 30 3/4" Voltage: 208/240 Capacity: 6 Half Size Sheet Pans, 6 Full Size Food Pans Door Type: Glass Natural Gas Inlet Size: 3/4 Inches NSF Compliant Controls and/or maintenance access panel shall be on the right side of the unit, or adequate space for access and future repairs of the unit should be left between new units and existing stacked combination ovens. Project Scope: LINE ITEM QUANITY UNIT OF ISSUE PRICE Rational CombiMaster Plus Natural Gas Combi Oven with ClimaPlus Technology - 208/240V. (6) 12" x 20" full size hotel or (6) 13" x 18" half size sheet pan capacity, mode selector control, 100 cooking programs, automatic cleaning, LED display or equivalent. 2 EA Supply Specifications Requirements: Installation to include removal and haul away of existing units REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: Please respond to this RFI if you can provide the exact brand name products listed in the table in the background section above. In the response please cite your business size status. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please respond to this RFI if you can provide supplies that can be determined EQUIVALENT to the products listed in the table in the background section above. Please provide details on the proposed EQUIVALENT products such as Manufacturer Name, Part Number, and Description. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small Business Manufacturers. If your company is a small business manufacturer of similar items, please respond to this RFI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to kever.swafford@va.gov. Please respond to this RFI no later than June 12, 2020 @2:30 PM CST DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.