7310--Aladdin CR 3 Insight Food Tray Docking Stations
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Lexington VA Medical Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for CR3 Insight JR Docking Stations. This market research aims to identify capable sources for the procurement, removal, replacement, and disposal of these air-cooled docking stations with digital safe temperature. Responses are due by April 8, 2026, at 08:00 CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing CR3 Insight JR Docking Stations, which are air-cooled with digital safe temperature features. The scope also includes the complete removal and replacement of existing docking stations, along with their proper disposal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial And Government Entity, size standard 1,000 Employees)
- Product Service Code: 7310 (Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 08:00 CDT
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Lexington VA Medical Centers, Lexington, KY
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a market research effort to determine the procurement method. Potential set-asides include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), small businesses, full and open competition, or sole sourcing. Respondents claiming SDVOSB or VOSB status must be registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit capability information electronically via email to Phon.phasavath@va.gov. Responses should not exceed 10 pages and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Required information includes:
- Organization name, address, point of contact, email, website, and telephone number.
- Business size (e.g., small, SDVOSB, large).
- Business type under NAICS 333310, CAGE Code, and UEI Number.
- Usual NAICS code for similar requirements, with rationale if different from 333310.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with documentation supporting organizational and staff capabilities.
- Details on any other owned companies providing goods/services under related NAICS codes or registered with CVE.
- Indication of plans for a Joint Venture, if applicable, identifying participating companies and ownership.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess industry capacity to provide services consistent with the scope, secure necessary resources, implement a successful plan (compliance, cost containment, performance tracking), and perform under a firm-fixed-price contract.
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.