THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW 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 RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333310 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing steam tables equivalent to brand Multiteria. CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 Multiteria Essence Hot Food Serving Counter Model# HLS96 or equal 2 EA 0002 Multiteria Essence 6-pan Hot Well Unit or equal 2 EA 0003 Multiteria Essence 2-Tier Shelving Units or equal 2 EA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS CLIN 0001 Multiteria Essence Hot Food Serving Counter Model# HLS96 or equal Quantity: 2EA Must be suitable for serving hot food. Must have overall size dimensions no greater than 96 inches (length) x 34 inches (width) x 34 inches (height). Must be constructed with heavy-duty welded stainless steel tubular frame. Must be manufactured with removable 14-gauge with 1.5-inch top turndown to allow for service. Must have all welds should be ground and polished to provide smooth finish. Structure of steam tables must maintain fastening system to ensure the safety and stability of counter. Must have a removable stainless-steel undershelf with sufficient depth to allow 4-inch clear open space for ease of mechanical connections. Must come with casters/wheels for easy transportation. Must have a power cord that is a minimum of 8 feet with plug. CLIN 0002 Multiteria Essence 6-pan Hot Well Unit or equal Quantity: 2EA Must be compatible with CLIN 0001. Must come with six (6)-pan capacity hot wells units that is stainless with a metal sheathed heating element. Must function in wet or dry operations. Must operate on standard electrical supply of 208-volts. Must be a minimum of 9.56 inches (height) x 23.63 inches (dimension). Must have split controls of 3/3. Must come with a remo…