7310--VA LONG BEACH | FOOD CARTS

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation period has been extended.

• Vendor questions have been answered and are provided in an attachment.

• Freight costs must be included in the overall cost and not as a separate line item.

• The hour and date specified for receipt of offers has been extended.

• The proposal deadline is extended to May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time (MT).

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C26226Q0503.

This amendment refers to "Amendment P00002" as an attached document.

No specific impacts on submission deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are detailed within this summary, but bidders should review the attached "Amendment P00002" for complete details.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment addresses a question submitted on April 23, 2026.

• It updates requested line items on page 8 of the combined synopsis.

• Bidders are instructed to include shipping costs in their proposals.

• Page 8 of the combined synopsis (line items).

• Implicitly affects proposal preparation due to the inclusion of shipping costs.

• The amendment clarifies that an extension to the response due date will not be granted at this time, unless a future question necessitates one. The original due date was April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment P00001 to the solicitation.

This amendment pertains to the "ALADDIN FOOD CARTS | VA LONG BEACH" opportunity.

No specific impacts on proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are detailed in the provided text, beyond the issuance of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for an unrestricted procurement of commercial supplies. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System requires firm-fixed-price contracts for food carts. Shipping costs are to be included in the offered price.

• CRIII-Mini Cart, 24 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Manufacturer: Aladdin Temp-Rite, Part Number: SP5989 CR3C24302010SP) - Quantity: 10
• CRIII-SR Cart, 30 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Manufacturer: Aladdin Temp-Rite, Part Number: SP5990 CR3C30301010SP) - Quantity: 2

Salient Characteristics for CRIII-Mini Cart (24 Meal):

• Capacity for at least 24 meal trays.
• 3.1-inch tray spacing.
• Stainless steel construction.
• High-impact plastic top and base.
• Mates with ConvectRite 3 docking station for rethermalization and chilling (45-60 minutes).
• Four nonmarking casters (min. 6.25 inches diameter), with locks.
• Insulated doors with hands-free slam-latch closing.
• Hosewashable and compatible with automatic cart washers.
• ETL Sanitation listed or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year parts and 1-year labor manufacturer’s warranty.

Salient Characteristics for CRIII-SR Cart (30 Meal):

• Capacity for 30 meal trays.
• 3.1-inch tray spacing.
• Lightweight, durable stainless steel construction with insulated walls.
• Mates directly with Convect-Rite III docking station for rethermalization and chilling (45-60 minutes).
• Non-marking casters (min. 6.25 inches diameter), with locks.
• Hands-free slam-latch door closing.
• Hosewashable or automatic cart wash compatible.
• ETL Sanitation listed or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year parts and 1-year labor manufacturer’s warranty.

Brand Name or Equal: Items are procured as Brand Name or Equal. Quotes for equal items must meet salient characteristics. Non-conforming items will be considered non-responsive. No remanufactured or gray market items accepted. Vendors must be OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822.

• Response Date/Time: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• Submission Method: Quotes are requested. A written solicitation will not be issued.

• Inquiries: Direct questions to Adrienne Brown, Contracting Officer, at adrienne.brown4@va.gov with "36C26226Q0503, LB Food Carts" in the subject line, within 48 hours of notice release. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.

• Product Service Code: 7310.

• Registration: Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov.

• The solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations.

• Potential offerors are advised to monitor the website for amendments.