7310--CABINET FOOD WARM | BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 36C26226Q0598) for Brand Name or Equal Food Carts and Base Stations. This requirement is for the VA San Diego Healthcare System to coordinate meal service and integrate with existing Burlodge systems. The competition is Unrestricted Full and Open. Quotes are due April 27, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. PST.

Scope of Work

The VA seeks to procure Burlodge Food Carts and Base Stations to enhance meal service coordination. Key deliverables include:

• 12 Burlodge B Pod Food Carts: Must match existing models, be cart washable, and compatible with Belimed CS750 Cart Washers.
• 8 Burlodge Base "B"-Pod Short units: Designed for warming meals and compatible with JSN U0615 Pods.
• Installation: Required for Base Stations, including programming and utility connections, to be performed during overnight hours.
• Training: Comprehensive training on the Burlodge system.
• Documentation: Electronic user and service manuals.
• Warranty: A minimum 3-year manufacturer’s warranty covering labor and parts.
• Equipment Standards: Only new, OEM items are acceptable; no used, refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items. Equipment must not be older than one year from the purchase order date.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Period of Performance: 5 months after Receipt of Order.
• Delivery Target: Before September 30, 2026.
• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA.
• NAICS Code: 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PST.
• Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 7:00 a.m. PST.
• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov. Submissions should be in PDF or Excel format, with a maximum file size of 10MB per file. The subject line must reference RFQ 36C26226Q0598.
• Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest-priced quotation that meets all requirements and provides all necessary documentation. Price reasonableness will be determined through competitive offers. Quotes must be valid for 30 days.

Eligibility & Notes

• Competition: Unrestricted full and open competition.
• Authorization: Offerors must be authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers of the proposed equipment and must provide OEM authorization documentation with their quote.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov.
• Contact: Anthony Dela Cruz, Contracting Officer, anthony.delacruz@va.gov.
• Invoicing: Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.