7320--Garner VA Clinic PKG 12A Ice and Water Dispensers
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified potential offerors for ice and water dispensers for the Garner VA Outpatient Clinic in Garner, North Carolina. This is for market research purposes only; no formal solicitation exists. Responses are due by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires brand name or equal countertop ice and water dispensers to support patient needs. The specific equipment referenced is a Follett, LLC. 125 lb Countertop Nugget Ice and Water Dispenser Model # 7CI100A-IW-CF-ST-00. Equivalent equipment must meet or exceed its physical, functional, and performance specifications, including:
- Producing up to 125 pounds of ice daily.
- Having a storage capacity of up to 7 pounds.
- Featuring high-density, foamed-in-place polyurethane to slow ice melt.
- Including a sleep mode for energy saving and quiet harvest cycles.
- Having blue lights for ice and water dispensing indication.
- Incorporating an internal filter for ice and water.
- Utilizing internal components coated with a silver-based antimicrobial agent.
- Equipped with a 20-ounce drip tray.
- Approximate dimensions: 22" L x 14.75" W x 33.5" H.
The contractor shall provide all management, tools, parts, materials, equipment, travel, and labor necessary for the provision and installation of all equipment, along with instructions and training for end-users.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Garner VA Outpatient Clinic, 2700 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529
Evaluation
Responses will be used to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors to determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation. This notice does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit their company name and address, business size (large/small), socioeconomic categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB), a brief description of qualifications, and any other pertinent information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The subject line of the response email must be "Ice and Water Dispensers Sources Sought."