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 heat activator induction charger equivalent to brand Dinex. CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 Dinex Duratherm Induction Charger Model# DX2011208 or equal 3 EA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS CLIN 0001 Dinex Duratherm Induction Charger Model# DX2011208 or equal Quantity: 3EA Shell construction must be manufactured with easy to clean material and be watertight. Must have enclosed heating system with no exposed electrical components. Must be able compatible to heat 9" Dinex trayline plates currently in use. Must be fast heating to allow for high-volume assembly of minimum 205 plates per hour. Must have ability to hold food temperature above 140 degrees for a maximum of 60 minutes on a plate not preheated. Must have visual and audible alert for completion of heat cycle. Must have cool-to-the-touch outer construction for handling safety. Must come with standard manufacturer warranty of a minimum of two years. The government does not accept extended warranties, which require advance payment. Must have standard 208v power requirements. Must be protected from power fluctuations. Must be compact size to reduce space needs. Must have automatic shut off when not in use to save energy. Must be portable for easy transportation and weigh low enough for 1-2 staff to move it to rolling cart. The list of Draft heat activator induction charger characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicate…