7320--Hobart Food Slicer Brand Name or Equivalent
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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 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of two (2) Hobart Model No. HS9-1 Food Slicers or brand name equivalent. This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of two (2) food slicers to support the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, which prepares over 1,000 meals daily. The equipment must meet specific minimum specifications, including:
- Heavy-duty construction with a stainless steel automatic carriage.
- Variable speed, 12" - 14" removable knife with removal tool.
- Anodized finish with six (6) interlocks, three (3) stroke lengths, and four (4) stroke speeds.
- Removable meat grip assembly, ring guard cover, product fence, and single-action top-mounted sharpener.
- Manual lift lever.
- Electrical Requirements: 115v/60/1-ph electric, 6' cord.
- Warranty: 1-year parts and labor.
- Certifications: NSF. No site visit or setup is required for this procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery must be completed before July 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Size Standard: 500 Employees).
- Offer Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to olivia.mcdonald@va.gov.
- Questions: All questions should be emailed to olivia.mcdonald@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, in accordance with the Statement of Need.
- Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Place of Performance
Delivery will be to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus, Building 1, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Olivia McDonald, olivia.mcdonald@va.gov, 412-860-7204.