Supply and Install Pot, Pan and Utensil Washer for KC VAMC (brand name or equal to Hobart PW20)view on SAM.gov

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Disclaimer—Sources Sought/Market Research Only This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, invitation for bid, request for quotation, commitment, promise, or obligation by the Government to procure any supplies or services. The Government is not requesting pricing or proposals at this time and will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. The attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) is preliminary and is provided only to describe the Government's current anticipated requirement and to obtain industry capability and market information. The Government may revise, add to, delete from, or otherwise modify any aspect of the anticipated requirement, acquisition strategy, performance period, delivery schedule, installation scope, site conditions, specifications, and terms and conditions before issuing any formal solicitation. If issued, the formal solicitation will contain the final requirement, including any available floor plans, photographs, verified utility information, delivery/access details, site-visit instructions, if applicable, and other site-specific information. Interested parties should not rely on the draft SOW as a final statement of requirements. Information received in response to this notice may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for developing the acquisition approach, SOW, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for marking proprietary or competition-sensitive information. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice, nor otherwise pay for information submitted in response. Purpose The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to identify potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), 8(a), HUBZone, and other Small Businesses interested in and capable of providing the services described below. Requirement The VA Heartland Network 15 Contracting Office, located at 3450 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055, anticipates a requirement for a commercial Pot, Pan and Utensil Washer (name brand or equal to a Hobart PW20 or equivalent), capable of washing and sanitizing large pots, pans, utensils, sheet pans, and mixing bowls used in a healthcare food service environment. The anticipated 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. Contractor personnel performing on-site work shall comply with all applicable VA information security and privacy requirements in effect at the time of performance, including required training and incident reporting at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Refer to the Draft SOW for additional details. If offering the Hobart brand, the responden…