7310-- Food Transport Carts
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), specifically the Coatesville VA Medical Center (CVAMC), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of five (5) Burlodge Food Transport Carts. This requirement is essential for the CVAMC's Nutrition Department to prepare and distribute meals to inpatient Veterans. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is for five (5) Burlodge Food Transport Carts with specific salient characteristics, including model numbers, electrical requirements (208V, three-phase), panel types, castor size, drain valve type, door configuration, barrier type, and handle types. The carts must be delivered to CVAMC, Warehouse Building 13, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2040. The scope also includes installation, performance verification, validation by the CVAMC Logistics Department, and a one-year parts and labor warranty.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244).
- Place of Performance: Coatesville, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 24, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Due Date: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Michael.Shull@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Price. Offerors must quote all items identified in the Statement of Need to be considered responsive.
- Required Documents: Include an OEM Authorization Letter (if not the OEM), completed SF 1449 (pages 1 and 2), Price/Cost Schedule, Delivery Schedule, completed Clauses and Provisions, and Offeror's Representations and Certifications per FAR 52.212-3.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Important Context
A Justification for Single Source Award document indicates a strong preference for Burlodge carts. This is due to existing electrical retrofitting at the Coatesville VAMC specifically designed for Burlodge, a significant investment in proprietary Burlodge accessories ($384,320+), and the need for operational continuity and trained staff. This suggests that opportunities for this specific requirement may be limited to the incumbent or authorized distributors of Burlodge products.