Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-3. This solicitation is set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 7320 Kitchen Equipment and Appliances The Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, 5000 West National Ave, Milwaukee WI 53295 is seeking to purchase a one-time buy for combi ovens and reverse osmosis system. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following items. Please note additional submission instruction found beginning on page 6 of this combined synopsis / solicitation. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ COMBI OVEN, GAS ALTO-SHAAM MODEL NO. 6-10G PRO or equal see salient characteristics TURBO with Smoker Option, standard Removable T style temperature probes Installation Kit, for gas combi ovens, CPVC, rated up to 20.0 amps, per oven Automatic Liquid Cleaning System with removable support tray 2.5 Gallon Liquid Soap Injection Cleaner 2-year Extended Warranty on Combi Ovens PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 7320 - Kitchen Equipment and Appliances LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 6-10G PRO 0002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ COMBI OVEN, GAS ALTO-SHAAM MODEL NO. 10-10G PRO or equal see salient characteristics TURBO with Smoker Option, standard Removable T style temperature probes Installation Kit, for gas combi ovens, CPVC, rated up to 20.0 amps, per oven Mobile Stacking Base for stacking 10 10 model ovens Automatic Liquid Cleaning System with removable support tray 2.5 Gallon Liquid Soap Injection Cleaner 2-year Extended Warranty on Combi Ovens PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 7320 - Kitchen Equipment and Appliances LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 10-10G PRO 0003 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM VULCAN MODEL NO. V3MRO-2 or equal see salient characteristics Wall-mount bracket Required fittings and hoses for connection to Combi Ovens PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 7320 - Kitchen Equipment and Appliances LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V3MRO-2 0004 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ RO SYSTEM and COMBI OVEN INSTALLATION Pre-installation site survey Uncrate, assemble, and place/install purchased equipment and accessories Stack units with included stacking kit Connection to existing utilities, including work required to adapt existing electrical/gas/water requirements to unit requirements. Removal of packaging/shipping materials Mechanical start-up to ensure proper functioning PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 7320 - Kitchen Equipment and Appliances LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: INSTALL-RO GRAND TOTAL __________________ Salient Characteristics Salient Characteristics Each Combi Oven must have: Model compatible with or adjustable to Natural Gas and 208v/60/1ph electric Stainless steel interior and exterior with LED-lit interior Adjustable Legs Minimum 11 full-size hotel pan (12 x 20 ) capacity for 10-10G or equal model Minimum 7 full-size hotel pan (12 x 20 ) capacity for 6-10G or equal model Wi Fi enabled Removable T style temperature probes Three cooking modes: steam, convection, combination steam and convection Adjustable humidity control with 1% increments Built-in condensate tank (water barrier) to maintain internal oven temperature Built-in smoker feature Programmable self-cleaning with multiple cleaning modes and reporting feature to track frequency and types of cleaning performed Built-in software application with alerts, diagnostic information, and troubleshooting instructions for errors. Rapid cooling/ feature NSF and Energy Star certifications 2-year Extended Warranty Reverse Osmosis System must: Meet water quality standards required for Combi Oven Installation and Delivery: Vendor to complete pre-installation site survey to verify space and utility requirements. Vendor must coordinate install of ovens, reverse osmosis system, and accessories with POC(s) prior to delivery. Ovens, reverse osmosis system, accessories and related materials must be delivered to NFS Loading Dock located on the back side of the VA Medical Center. Installation must take place at/after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Place of Delivery Clement J. Zablocki VAMC 5000 West National Ave Milwaukee WI 53295 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) - Refer to Attachment 1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (SEPT 2006) End of Addendum to 52.212-1 FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (NOV 2021) - Refer to Attachment 2, ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) Refer to Attachment 3 Buy American Certificate Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021) FAR 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (APR 1984) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American - Supplies (OCT 2022) FAR 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION AUG 2020) VAAR 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020) VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals VAAR 852.219-73, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside VAAR 852.222-71, Compliance with Executive Order 13899 (DEVIATION) (APR 2025) VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution VAAR 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods VAAR 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (APR 2020) VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-75, Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.219-78, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION) VAAR 852.222-71, Compliance with Executive Order 13899 (DEVIATION) (APR 2025) VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020) VAAR 852.247-71, Delivery Location (OCT 2018) VAAR 852.247-74, Advance Notice of Shipment (OCT 2018) End of Addendum to 52.212-4 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) Refer to attached FAR 52.212-5 for subparagraphs the contractor shall comply with the following clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services. All quoters shall submit the following: Quotation in accordance with addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Attachment Tailored FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services Authorization letter or other documents from the OEM verifying offeror is an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. Attachment 3 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. All quotes shall be sent by Email to the GLAC, Contract Specialist Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Price Technical Veterans Involvement Speed of Delivery The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on August 22, 2025. Responses should be sent to the contract specialist Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Rebecca Picchi Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 12 Rebecca.picchi@va.gov
Background
The Great Lakes Acquisition Center, on behalf of the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, is seeking to purchase a one-time buy for combi ovens and a reverse osmosis system. This solicitation is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The goal of this contract is to acquire kitchen equipment that meets specific operational requirements for the VA Medical Center.
Work Details
The contract includes the following items:
1. **Combi Oven, Gas Alto-Shaam Model No. 6-10G PRO or equal**
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Features: Turbo with Smoker Option, removable T-style temperature probes, installation kit rated up to 20.0 amps, automatic liquid cleaning system with removable support tray, 2.5-gallon liquid soap injection cleaner, and a 2-year extended warranty.
2. **Combi Oven, Gas Alto-Shaam Model No. 10-10G PRO or equal**
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Features: Turbo with Smoker Option, removable T-style temperature probes, installation kit rated up to 20.0 amps, mobile stacking base for stacking ovens, automatic liquid cleaning system with removable support tray, 2.5-gallon liquid soap injection cleaner, and a 2-year extended warranty.
3. **Reverse Osmosis System Vulcan Model No. V3MRO-2 or equal**
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Features: Wall-mount bracket and required fittings and hoses for connection to combi ovens.
4. **RO System and Combi Oven Installation**
- Quantity: 1 JB
- Services include pre-installation site survey, uncrating and assembly of equipment, stacking units with included stacking kit, connection to existing utilities (including adaptations), removal of packaging materials, and mechanical start-up to ensure proper functioning.
Period of Performance
Installation must take place at/after 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Place of Performance
Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, 5000 West National Ave, Milwaukee WI 53295.