7320--36c25527q0012 Blast Chiller Kc VA Medical Centerview on SAM.gov

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER 1. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 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. 2. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION: PROCURE, DELIVER, INSTALL, AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON ONE (1) REPLACEMENT BLAST CHILLER FOR THE KANSAS CITY VAMC MAIN KITCHEN 3. This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333415. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After reviewing the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. 4. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: The Kansas City VAMC Nutrition & Food Services main kitchen (MB.255) currently operates a blast chiller that has exceeded its expected service life and is beyond economic repair. Blast chillers are used to rapidly cool hot food items to safe cold-holding temperatures in accordance with the FDA Food Code and VHA food safety policy, reducing the time food spends in the temperature danger zone (41°F 135°F). This is a firm-fixed-price supply and installation requirement. The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, and commission one (1) commercial blast chiller meeting the salient characteristics, remove and dispose of the existing unit and provide on-site operator training. The Contractor shall deliver, install, and commission the blast chiller within [60] calendar days of contract award. Operator training shall be completed within [14] calendar days of installation and acceptance. Warranty period begins on the date of Government acceptance The unit shall be a standalone, self-contained piece of commercial kitchen equipment. No software or network integration is required. The unit shall cool hot food from 135°F to 41°F or below within a maximum of 90 minutes, in accordance with FDA Food Code cold-holding requirements. The unit shall provide, at a minimum, four (4) selectable chill cycle types (e.g., standard/rapid chill, extended/speed chill, energy-saving mode, and a delicate/gentle cycle for sensitive food items). Equivalent cycle types with different naming conventions a…