7310--Food Carts | VA Long Beach
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of providing food carts for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This is for market research and planning purposes only, and is not a solicitation. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Purpose
This notice aims to gather information on potential vendors and their capabilities to supply specific food carts. The VA will use responses to make appropriate acquisition decisions, which may lead to further sources sought notices or a formal solicitation.
Scope of Interest
The VA is seeking information on vendors capable of providing:
- Convect Rite 3 Mini Cart, 24 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/Auto Therm (Quantity: 10)
- Convect Rite 3 Senior Cart, 30 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/Auto Therm (Quantity: 2)
- Special Handling (FRT) (Quantity: 1)
Detailed specifications for the Convect-Rite 3 Mini Transport Cart are provided, emphasizing construction, thermal performance, mobility, and cleaning features.
Information Requested from Respondents
Interested companies should submit a capabilities statement addressing:
- Ability to meet SOW requirements and provide feedback/suggestions.
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) under NAICS 333310 (size standard 1,000 employees).
- Manufacturer, authorized distributor, or solution provider status.
- Compliance with subcontracting limitations, COTS items, Non-Manufacturer Rule, and Buy American Act.
- Lead times, estimated lifespan, FDA clearance (if applicable), and existing Federal contracts (FSS/GSA).
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code.
- Product manufacturing location and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / RFI
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Manufacturing of Commercial Cooking and Food Serving Equipment)
- Product Service Code: 7310 (Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published: March 10, 2026
Place of Performance
VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822, United States.
Point of Contact
Adrienne Brown, Contracting Officer, adrienne.brown4@va.gov.
Notes
Responses must be submitted via email; telephone responses will not be accepted. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to issue a solicitation.