Aladdin Stainless Steel Meal Tray Carts
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Network Contracting Office 7, is soliciting proposals for 15 Aladdin Stainless Steel Meal Tray Carts for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to deliver 15 units of Aladdin SC Carts, 24 Tray SL, with 4.5" Tray Spacing, 5' Casters, and Drain. Key requirements for the carts include:
- Interior stainless steel welded-tube framing for strength and noise reduction.
- Contemporary door design with full-length door handle.
- Adjustable tray ladders accommodating various popular tray sizes (14’x18’ to 12.8’x20.9’).
- Non-marking corner bumpers.
- 2’ wide stainless steel tray slides.
- Full 270-degree door swing.
- Transport and vibration tested to IEC 60068-2-64.
Deliverables: The requested carts must be shipped to the facility within 30 days of contract award. No installation is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 8, 2026 – October 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Response Date/Time: June 2, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time, New York, USA
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotations to steven.timmons@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Signed SF1449, Capability Statement, and a company letterhead quote including UEI#, ORCA document, and completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications.
- Subcontracting Plan: Required if any portion of the requirement will be subcontracted, detailing business name, size, work performed (%), and payment percentage.
- Questions: All questions must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Steven Timmons (steven.timmons@va.gov). Do not contact VA Medical Center employees.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation also incorporates clauses related to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, indicating potential preference or consideration.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation document will be issued.