7310--DOCKING STATION 20/24 Brand Name or Equal
Overview
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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 22 (NCO 22), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Brand name or Equal to Aladdin Temp-Rite Docking Station 20/24 for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This effort aims to improve understanding of government requirements and industry capabilities for a future acquisition. Responses are due March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to procure and install 11 new Aladdin Temp-Rite CR3Insight-Mini Docking Stations (Part Number 14217, or equal), which are 20/24, air-cooled units with ClearTouch touchscreens. This includes "white glove" shipping, professional installation, testing, and calibration. The new docking stations will replace existing non-operational units to maintain the efficiency and reliability of the meal delivery system.
Installation locations: Seven units are required for the main hospital galley (Building 500, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073) and four units for the Sepulveda campus galley (16111 Plummer St, North Hills, CA 91343). The contractor will also be responsible for the safe removal and disposal of the existing 11 non-operational docking stations. Brief training for galley staff on operation and maintenance is required, and all work must comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Vendors must be an OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller; no gray market items will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 7310 (Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 25, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The government is conducting market research to determine if a set-aside for Veteran owned businesses or small business concerns is appropriate for this acquisition. Vendors are asked to self-certify their business size status in their responses.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources are requested to provide information demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements. Responses should address specific questions regarding company size, capabilities statement, authorization to provide the products/services, compliance with subcontracting limitations and the Non-Manufacturer Rule, Buy American Act conformance, and existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or other Federal Government contracts. General pricing information is encouraged for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation, and responses cannot form a binding contract.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Anthony Dela Cruz, Contracting Officer
- Email: anthony.delacruz@va.gov
- Phone: 562-766-2284
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via email, referencing SSN 36C26226Q0409 in the subject line.