Cooking and Baking Equipment

SOL #: W912PB26Q049Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT

APO, AE, 09114, United States

Place of Performance

VILSECK, DE-BY, Germany

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment (7310)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4641cb7228804072b9062490288c8443/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 28, 2026

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Response Deadline

May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM

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 the Army is issuing a Presolicitation for Cooking and Baking Equipment to be delivered to VILSECK, Germany. This notice serves as a request for quotes and detailed product specifications for a Combi Oven, Refrigerator, and Food Warmer/Proofer. This is not a formal solicitation, but an information-gathering step. Responses are due by May 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The government intends to purchase various cooking and baking equipment. Key items identified include:

Combi Oven – Double Stack: Must meet stringent specifications for construction (durable, corrosion-resistant, easily cleanable), design (disappearing doors, 10" color touch screen with specific display modes like Soft Steaming, Convection, Combi Steaming), additional features (high-speed steam generation, climate control, hygienic door), and capacities (6+1 Shelves GN 2/1 or 12 GN-2/1 wire racks). Electrical requirements are 400V, Triple Phase, 50Hz, 2x 32Am plugs, 2x 19.5KW power, CE-Certified. Installation requires connection to existing supply lines and a Water Filter System.
Refrigerator, Reach-In, Two-Door: Must be a double-door, reach-in unit with stainless steel front/doors, anodized aluminum sides/interior, minimum 46.01 cubic feet capacity, microprocessor control, and at least three epoxy-coated shelves per section. Electrical: 115 V, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, R-450A refrigerant. Must be ENERGY STAR, UL, and NSF certified.
Food Warmer and Proofer Cabinet: A single-door, mobile cabinet functioning as both a heated holding cabinet and proofer. Stainless steel construction, adjustable thermostat, temperature ranges of 80°F-200°F (holding) and 80°F-120°F with 95% humidity (proofing). Capacity for minimum sixteen 18" x 26" sheet pans or thirty-two 12" x 20" hotel pans. Electrical: 120 V, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, 16 Amp. Must have 5-inch casters and be EcoSmart, UL, and NSF listed.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Date: May 7, 2026, 09:00 AM Z
Published Date: April 30, 2026
Place of Performance: 405TH LRC Bavaria, Dragoon-In Warrior Restaurant, Building 612, 92249 Vilseck, Germany.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must provide sufficient technical documentation, such as product literature and specification sheets, with their quotes to demonstrate compliance with the detailed requirements. Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.