7320--Flight Type Dishwasher & Food Collection Scraper

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation 36C24826Q0293 serves two primary purposes:

• It provides answers to contractor questions regarding the solicitation.

• It includes an updated Statement of Work (SOW).

• The Statement of Work has been updated.

• A document titled "Amendment 0003 Attachment One" is provided.

• A document titled "SOW2_Amendment_0003" is provided.

• A document titled "Question and Answers to solicitation 36C24826Q0293" is provided.

This amendment does not explicitly state a change to the offer receipt deadline. Bidders should refer to the original solicitation and any prior amendments for the current deadline. The inclusion of updated SOW and Q&A may impact proposal content and strategy.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment revises the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Flight-Type Dishwasher and Food Waste Scraper at the Orlando VA Medical Center (OVAMC).

• Section I. Overview: No changes.
• Section II. Scope of Work:
  • A. Equipment Requirements: Specific details for the Flight-Type Dishwasher and Food Waste Scraper remain the same.
  • B. Assembly and Installation: Requirements for installation, removal of existing equipment, and debris disposal are unchanged.
  • C. Training: The requirement for two (2) consecutive days of training for 35 employees remains the same.
  • D. Maintenance and Support: Warranty periods for both the dishwasher and food waste scraper are unchanged.
• Section III. Facility Specifications: The designated installation area dimensions are unchanged.

This amendment does not appear to alter proposal deadlines, submission requirements, or evaluation factors. It serves as a revision to the SOW, providing updated details or clarifications as indicated by the "Revised 02/23/2026" date on the SOW itself, which this amendment likely pertains to.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) for a flight-type dishwasher, as revised on 02/23/2026.

• Pre-installation Meeting: A pre-installation coordination meeting will be held, with the date to be determined.
• Dish Room Steam Pressure: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Salient Characteristics – Flight-Type Dishwasher for incoming steam pressure details.
• Steam Booster Heater: Steam capability has been removed from the requirements. The specification for a 15 KW electric built-in booster is no longer applicable.
• Dish Machine Length: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Salient Characteristics – Flight-Type Dishwasher for the specified length of the dish machine, as two lengths were previously noted.
• Ventless Technology: Ventless technology has been removed from the salient characteristics for the flight-type dishwasher.
• Utilities: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Section B. Assembly and Installation, regarding the provision of properly sized utilities within 5 feet of equipment connection.
• Mobile Sinks: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Salient Characteristics – Flight-Type Dishwasher for clarification on the number of mobile sinks required.
• Flanged Feet: Flanged feet have been removed from the salient characteristics and are no longer required.
• Collector Electrical Requirements: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Salient Characteristics - Food Collection Scraper for electrical requirements.
• Tray/Dome/Base Models: Refer to the revised SOW, paragraph II, Salient Characteristics- Flight-Type Dishwasher for model numbers related to trays, domes, and bases.

These clarifications modify the Statement of Work. Bidders should ensure their proposals align with the revised SOW dated 02/23/2026, particularly concerning the removed steam capability, ventless technology, flanged feet, and updated details on dish machine length and mobile sinks.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the solicitation offer due date.

• The offer due date is extended.

• The offer due date is extended from 02/18/2026 at 3:00 PM EST to 02/27/2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

• Submit quotes via email to shawn.autrey@va.gov and rohan.mckenzie@va.gov no later than 02/27/2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 36C24826Q0293 serves to provide additional information that was inadvertently omitted from the original posting. Key changes include:

• Revision of Section B.1 Contract Administration Data: This section has been revised to include updated information regarding contract administration.
• Revision of Section C.4 VAAR 852.247-71 Delivery Location: The delivery location clause has been revised.
• Revision of Section E Solicitation Provisions, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: This section, concerning instructions to offerors for commercial products and services, has been revised.
• Revision of Section E.3 52.212-2 Addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation: The evaluation criteria for commercial products and services has been revised.

• Section B.1 Contract Administration Data (Pages 2-3)

• Section C.4 VAAR 852.247-71 Delivery Location (Page 3)

• Section E Solicitation Provisions, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Pages 4-6)

• Section E.3 52.212-2 Addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation (Pages 6-7)

• The amendment revises the submission instructions within the addendum to FAR 52.212-1, including details on the site visit (February 5, 2026), question submission deadline (February 9, 2026), and offer submission process.

• The period for acceptance of offers remains 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless otherwise specified.

• The evaluation factors for quotations remain Technical (Salient Characteristics), Experience, Price, and Buy American Certificate.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is for the procurement of a flight-type dishwasher and a food collection scraper for the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The equipment is needed to ensure proper sanitation and reuse of trays, plates, and related items in the Food and Nutrition Department.

• Flight-Type Dishwasher: Must meet specific salient characteristics including pumped rinse system, minimum 180°F rinse temperature, digital controls, energy recovery system, ventless technology, 30-inch conveyor belt width, 480V/60Hz/3-phase electrical requirements, and a capacity of at least 14,000 dishes per hour. Includes free factory startup.

• Food Collection Scraper: Must meet requirements such as NEMA 4 stainless steel enclosure, solid-state control circuit, 24V safety circuitry, and user-adjustable run time.

• Assembly and Installation: Includes field welding, polishing, equipment interconnection, removal of existing equipment, uncrating, relocation, setup, and operational testing.

• Training: Two consecutive days of training for 35 employees.

• Warranty: One-year parts and labor for both the dishwasher and scraper.

• Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the Orlando VA Healthcare System Warehouse.

• NAICS Code: 335220 (Major Household Appliance Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1500 Employees

• Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to shawn.autrey@va.gov and rohan.mckenzie@va.gov with the subject line "Quote 36C24826Q0293 and Company Name".

• Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, brochure outlining salient characteristics, two recent and relevant experience examples (installation of flight-type dishwashers and food waste scrapers), pricing per Section B.2, completed FAR provision 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (Salient Characteristics), Experience, and Price. SDVOSB/VOSB prime contractors will receive evaluation credit.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Lake Nona VA Hospital.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically via Tungsten or X12 EDI formats.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by potential bidders and the government's responses, clarifying aspects of the solicitation.

• Reference 1: The document indicates a placeholder for questions and answers, with no specific questions or answers provided in this entry.
• Reference 2: Similar to Reference 1, this entry is a placeholder without specific Q&A content.
• References 3-15: These entries also appear to be placeholders or administrative notes within the Q&A format, lacking substantive questions or answers from bidders or the government.

As this document contains no specific questions or answers, it does not directly impact the solicitation's requirements, due dates, or submission rules. It appears to be a template or an incomplete record of clarifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for the procurement of a Flight-Type Dishwasher and Food Collection Scraper for the Orlando VA Healthcare System facility. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 intends to issue a solicitation and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• Procurement of a Flight-Type Dishwasher.

• Procurement of a Food Collection Scraper.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Begins on the date of award and continues through project completion.

• The solicitation will be posted on or about January 28, 2026, on sam.gov.

• No hard copies will be mailed; bidders are responsible for checking the website for amendments.

• Response Date/Time: February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• This action is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 335220 (with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees).

• Quoters must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov at the time of quotation submission and award.

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 32827.

• Place of Performance: Orlando VA Healthcare Affairs, 13800 Veterans Affairs, Orlando FL 32827.

• Point of Contact: Shawn Autrey, Contract Specialist, shawn.autrey@va.gov, 407-646-4013.