7290--626-26-2-4313-0042 - TVHS Nashville Dish Machine Replacement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Nashville VA Medical Center, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN). The purpose is to identify qualified sources capable of providing and installing a Hobart commercial dishwasher (model CL66-BAS+BUILDUP with disposer and dish tables), including the removal and disposal of existing equipment. This market research will inform the method of procurement. Responses are due February 9, 2026, at 08:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, supervision, and transportation to:
- Remove and dispose of the existing flight-type dish machine and dish tables.
- Prepare the site for a new conveyor-style dish machine.
- Provide and install a new Hobart commercial dishwasher, soiled dish table with pre-rinse faucets and disposer unit, and a clean dish roller table.
- Ensure a minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel for all installed equipment.
- Conduct a site visit to verify existing conditions and dimensions.
- Develop and present a detailed work plan.
- Schedule all deliveries and work to avoid disruption to Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) workflow.
- Train kitchen staff on the appropriate use of the new equipment.
- Clean up the work area post-installation.
- Accommodate a 10-business day pause for floor tile repair after old equipment removal and before new equipment installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial Dishwashing Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Performance Period: 90 calendar days or less from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: Nashville VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 08:00 CDT.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit responses via email to Phon.phasavath@va.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, not exceeding 10 pages. Submissions should include:
- Organization name, address, point of contact, email, website, and telephone number.
- Business size and type (e.g., small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Hub Zone, large).
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort.
- Information on other owned companies and potential Joint Ventures.
Market information will be evaluated to assess potential market capacity, resource availability, and ability to perform under a firm-fixed-price contract. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small businesses, procured through full and open competition, or sole sourced. SDVOSB and VOSB registrants must be verified at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.