8955--Barista Supplies - Coffee Roaster Coffee Crafters, Valenta 8 w/Options
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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 is seeking a coffee bean roaster machine, specifically the Coffee Crafters Valenta 8 or an equivalent, equipped with a Fill and Seal station and Co-Pilot function. This is a Presolicitation for potential bidders. Responses are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires a coffee bean roaster machine that is the same as or equal in configuration and performance parameters to the Coffee Crafters brand Coffee Roaster Valenta 8. This includes the optional Fill and Seal station (K-cup dispenser) and Co-Pilot function. Vendors offering alternative products must provide descriptive information detailing equipment capacity and performance parameters.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- NAICS: 333241 (Food Product Machinery / Manufacturing / Coffee Roasting and grinding machinery)
- Set-Aside: None specified (eligibility criteria apply)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (New York, USA)
- Published: February 4, 2026
Eligibility / Evaluation
To be eligible for award, vendors must have an established presence and an active Unique Entity Identification (UEI) within the Small Business Administration's (SBA) portal on SAM.gov. Vendors without an active SAM.gov record will not be considered. Alternative products presented for consideration must include descriptive information defining equipment capacity and performance parameters.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
- Contact: Harrison Carter, Contracting Officer, harrison.carter@va.gov, 407-487-6108.