7310--Award Notice--Steamer-Urgent
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 4, has awarded a contract to 11400 LLC for the urgent purchase and installation of a Groen SmartSteam Pro dual-cavity Boilerless electric steamer for the Erie VA Medical Center (VAMC) Nutrition and Food Service department. This award, valued at $40,433.00, addresses a critical equipment failure impacting food preparation.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the procurement and installation of one (1) Groen SmartSteam Pro, model (2)GSSP-BL-10ES stacked Boilerless convection steamer. Key deliverables include a one-year parts & labor warranty, a five-year cavity warranty, and a Start-up Program that adds an additional one-year parts & labor warranty after a water quality test and treatment recommendation. The installation package also includes a kit for treated & untreated water connections and a QTI1+CR Water Treatment System. Installation services encompass uncrating, placement, utility connection, startup, and testing of the equipment at the Erie VAMC.
Contract Details
- Award Number: 47QSWA21D001S 36C24426F0190
- Award Amount: $40,433.00
- Award Date: March 13, 2026
- Awardee: 11400 LLC, located at 2551 HORSESHOE RD, LANCASTER, PA 17601
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, Commodities 1, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Product Service Code: 7310 (Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 333241
- Justification: This was a brand-name-only requirement, justified under FAR 8.405-6, with the order placed against FSS Contract Number: 47QSWA21D001S.
Rationale for Urgency and Brand-Name
The procurement was deemed urgent and compelling due to a mechanical failure of existing equipment, which resulted in an employee injury and rendered the unit non-operational. This failure significantly impacted daily food preparation and the ability to meet resident meal deadlines. The specific Groen SmartSteam Pro model was required because it fits the existing kitchen footprint and is compatible with installed utilities, thereby avoiding costly infrastructure modifications and delays. Additionally, the equipment is necessary to comply with International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) standards for food texture modifications. Lead time from the manufacturer was approximately 6-8 weeks.
Set-Aside
This was a brand-name-only requirement; no specific set-aside designation was applied.