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Department of Veteran Affairs Steam Kettles (Brand Name or Equal)
Request for Information (RFI)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting capabilities and market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future; furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein. Do not submit a proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs is not at this time, seeking proposals or quotes and therefore will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request.

The Government does not reimburse respondents for costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by VA in developing an acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information only and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to a specific course of action. The Government is seeking as much information as possible and a complete response from industry to this RFI during this market research activity may assist the Government in developing an acquisition strategy and finalizing any Product description/salient characteristics.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE AN SDVOSB, PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR RESPONSE.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide Steam Kettles for the Baltimore VAMC, Baltimore, MD.
BACKGROUND:
Medical facility in need of Steam Kettles.
LOCATION:
Baltimore VAMC, 10 N. Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201

ITEM INFORMATION:
Line Items
Product Description
Units of Measure
Quantity
1
KETTLE, DIRECT STEAM, STATIONARY
Cleveland Range Model No. KDL40
Kettle, direct steam, 40-gallon
capacity, 2/3 steam jacket design, 316
stainless steel interior, open tri-leg
base, standard with flanged feet,
steam control valve, 2" tangent
draw-off, spring assist cover, stainless steel exterior finish, 50 psi rating 1 ea 1-year parts & labor
warranty, standard 1 ea Performance
start-up included at customer request
after equipment is installed (Free Water Quality Check included) (contact
Cleveland Sales Representative for
details) 1 ea SCK1 Steam Control Kit,
direct steam stationary kettle, includes steam trap, condensate
strainer, check valve 1 ea 2" Tangent
draw-off, standard 1 ea SPK5 Single Pantry Faucet (All Stationary Kettles,
KEL25, KEL40, KEL60, KEL80, KEL100,
KGL25, KGL40, KGL60, KGL80, KDL25,
KDL40, KDL60, KDL80, KDL100)
Each
2
SD1800K2020
KETTLE CABINET ASSEMBLY,
DIRECT-STEAM Cleveland Range Model No.
SD1800K2020 Kettle/Cabinet Assembly,
direct-steam, 70" W cabinet base, with two 20-gallon kettle, low cabinet height, stainless steel kettles, top, front & sides, lift-off cover, double
pantry faucet, sliding drain pan with
splash shield, 316 stainless steel liner, steam control kit 1 ea 1-year
parts & labor warranty, standard 1 ea
Performance start-up included at
customer request after equipment is
installed (Free Water Quality Check
included) (contact Cleveland Sales Representative for details)
Each
1
3 Installation
INSTALLATION Custom Model No.
INSTALL Scope of work: We will receive
the dealer supplied Cleveland kettles at our Rosedale MD branch and deliver
to the location. The (2) existing kettles will be disconnected and
removed from there wall mounts for
disposal by the site. (Existing
mounting bolts will be cut off flush
at the wall). The new kettle and stand
mounted kettles will be set in place
and anchored to the floor as required. The existing hood wash drain pipe will be redirected to allow clearance for
the stand mounted kettles. We will connect to the existing steam supply
and return piping for each kettle. The pantry faucets will be connected to the existing water supply. The operation of each kettle will be
checked when completed. All work will be done during regular business hours
(7am-4pm) Monday - Friday. Site will
provide parking and access during the
installation period. Plastic sheeting
will be installed as temporary barrier
for dust control from floor to ceiling
at work area. Not in our scope of
work: Wall repairs, tile work, painting and associated repairs due to removal of existing equipment will be by others. Plumbing supplies other than existing will be provided and
installed by others. Site responsible
for working shut off valves for steam
supply system for work to be performed.

Each
1

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 30 Days ARO
STATEMENT OF WORK:
Overview: Nutrition & Food Services (120), VAMHCS, is responsible for preparing approximately 1025 meals per day for all three VAMHCS sites. The Cleveland direct steam kettles are necessary for food preparation. This requirement is for the replacement of our current steam kettles which are obsolete. Currently in place are aging (over 20 years old) steam kettles that are utilized almost continuously during the workday. Should the current model kettles fail to operate properly, food preparation would be severely hampered thus preventing Nutrition & Food Services from providing patient meals.
Purpose: This piece of equipment is essential in food safety and sanitation maintain Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines for food safety.
General Description: The Cleveland steam kettles is used in Food Preparation to prepare soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, and entrees. NFS is requesting three Cleveland steam kettles to allow us to function more efficiently.
Applicable Documents: None.
Requirements: To provide the required equipment as soon as possible at the most reasonable cost to the government.
Contractors desiring consideration shall send an email directly to the Contract Specialist referencing the following in the subject field, Baltimore VAMC Steam Kettles .
The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:
(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.
(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
(4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
(8) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling, and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.

All emails from interested parties must be received by 3:00 PM EST, May 23, 2023
Please send your email response to: Ronnie.swailes@va.gov
This is a market survey for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

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