Five (5) Meal Tray Delivery Carts & Delivery - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise, Idaho (VA Boise) Veteran Affairs

Five (5) Meal Tray Delivery Carts & Delivery - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise, Idaho (VA Boise) Veteran Affairs

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and any possible socio-economic set-aside.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following supply items:

1. Title: Five (5) Meal Tray Delivery Carts
2. Salient Characteristics:

Delivery Location:  Boise VA Medical Center - Logistics, 500 West Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702-4501

Must Have:

• Tray delivery cart must have a sound dampening construction.
• Must have double door tray delivery cart with a stainless-steel modular construction.
• Must have (standard) 4-3/4" to 5-1/2” tray height spacing with 1 tray per shelf for a total capacity of 16 trays.
• Must come with heat release vented side panels to prevent moisture buildup on the inside.
• Must have standard corner or full-perimeter bumpers to protect the cart, contents, and obstacles from damage.
• Must have either gravity-locking or magnetic-closing insulated doors with noise suppression door stops.
• Must have Stainless steel hinges will allow a 270° door swing for easy tray access.
• Must come with an interchangeable rack system with adjustable sizing to accommodate for different tray sizes.
• The racks must have noise reduction features and are easily removeable for deep cleaning.
• The side panels of the cart must have a noise reduction channel to prevent vibration while the cart is in motion.
• Must have 6" casters must have noise suppression bearing covers, must be mounted in an offset pattern for smoother movement, must have a minimum of two brakes, and must withstand high water temperatures and rigorous washings.
• Must have recessed handles or bars on either end of the cart to protect hands while allowing the cart to be pushed or pulled.
• The vendor must clearly label & tag all boxes & crates with the Contract Number & Purchase Order (PO) Number.

1.  Location: Boise VA Medical Center - Logistics, 500 West Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702-4501

Salient Characteristics have been included in this notice. The Government is accepting industry comment on the notice. Comments may or may not be incorporated, at the discretion of the Government.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated supply items are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Subrina Cantil at

subrina.cantil@va.gov no later than Friday, 17 May 2024 at 3PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Company name
• Address
• Business size
• Unique Entity ID Number
• Point of contact name
• Phone number
• E-mail address
• If the services are available on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract.

NAICS Code 333241 with a size standard of 500 Employees is applicable to this requirement. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Subrina Cantil via e-mail.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.