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Page 1 of 3 Subject: Sources Sought, Rational Combi Oven B228206.19E and Ice Maker Terry Model No. SMFS220 or equal for VA San Francisco Healthcare System (VASFHCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, Ve... Page 1 of 3 Subject: Sources Sought, Rational Combi Oven B228206.19E and Ice Maker Terry Model No. SMFS220 or equal for VA San Francisco Healthcare System (VASFHCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to support the procurement of Rational Combi Oven B228206.19E and Ice Maker Terry Model No. SMFS220 for VASFHCS. This notice serves to survey the market in an attempt to ascertain whether or not sources are capable of providing the requested services. This notice allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. The sources sought effort is intended to assess industry capabilities and develop/support the intended direction of acquisition planning. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing. This sources sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 333241 . Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this notice. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified the need for a Rational Combi Oven B228206.19E and Ice Maker Terry Model No. SMFS220 to replace current equipment. The vendors must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for this notice. MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Brand name or equal to: Rational Combi Oven B228206.19E (Gas Oven): 1 EA: Gas Oven Pre-programmed cooking mode Automatically distributes the heat evenly and efficiently throughout the unit using sensor Automatic cleaning system that detects and remove dirt and limescale Maximum Size: 42-5/8 wide (since space is limited) Uses natural gas High pressure steam generator with automatic filling and decalcification Cooks using convection, steam, or a combination Must include 20-Rail (minimum count) Mobile Oven Rack with Tandem Castors Minimum Capacity (20) 18 x 26 full size sheet or (40) 12" x 20" full size steam table pans Minimum vertical space between rails: 2-1/2 Individual supervision of each rack for mixed loads Optical Rack Signaling function Rear-ventilated triple-pane (minimum) cooking cabinet door with two hinged (minimum) inside panes for cleaning Door glass has special heat-reflecting coating LED-lit Cooking Cabinet and Rack Lighting Digital, graphic interface for monitoring cooking chamber climate Self-configurable, user-specific operating display 8.5 (minimum) TFT color monitor and Touch-Screen for easy operation Dynamic air circulation with reversing wheel fan (variable speeds, programmable) Cool down function Safety temperature limiter on steam generator and hot air cooking No Water Softening System required Temperature range: 85 (or lower) - 575 degrees F (minimum) 340,000 BTU/hr (minimum) 2 OD drain hub (minimum) ENERGY STAR Rated 2 EA: Warranty 2 years parts and labor (minimum) 5 years steam generator warranty (minimum) 1 EA: Minimum 4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel by certified Chef with no charge 1 EA: Uninstallation Uninstall existing ovens and moving them to loading dock 1 EA: Certified installation 1 EA: Pre-Installation Site survey Ensure that site has proper space and connection for gas, electric, drain and water 1 EA: Installation Kit for Gas 1 EA: Cleaner tablet or Liquid Cleaner 1 EA: Accessories for frying Terry Model No. SMFS220 (Ice Maker): 1 EA: Ice Maker Filtration system Minimum 22 gallon capacity Minimum 6 months cartridge life (as applicable) Minimum filter 5 micron Able to operate under 20 (may be lower) to 80 (minimum upper limits) PSI For use with icemakers capable of producing 2000 (minimum) lbs of ice per day 1 EA: Replacement Cartridges (as applicable) INSTRUCTIONS: Submit a brief description, two-three (2-3) pages (including cover letter) that demonstrates how your company can provide the requested supplies and/or services. Provide authorized distributor memo from the manufacturer on the manufacturer letterhead dated within sixty (60) days for submission. Include past experience in providing this system to the VA, other Government (Federal or State) agency, or for a private facility. Please specify your availability and your address. The above salient characteristics are a draft, and are NOT finalized. If any portions seem unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU HOLD A GSA FEDERAL-SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACT THAT COVERS THESE SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES AND; IF SO, THE CONTRACT NUMBER. Provide BUSINESS SIZE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS; (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantages business (c) If disadvantages, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (e) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (f) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE that any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM and to receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry (g) link to the respondent s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, or attached file of same, if applicable (h) citation of any current or past customers (i.e., within the past two (2) years) to include contract number, point of contact telephone number or e-mail address; and (i) other material relevant to establishing core competencies of the firm. Response is due by noon Tuesday, Aug 19, 2019. Please submit e-mail responses to John Dianala, Contract Specialist, at email address: John.Dianala@VA.gov. Your response should include a STATEMENT OF CAPABLILITY, GSA SCHEDULE INFORMATION, PROOF OF AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER, DUNS#, BUSINESS SIZE, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS information as explained above. Please place Attention: 662-20-3-366-0047 - GAS OVEN R2 FY20 - SF in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure this equipment and/or services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.