Hobart Dishwasher Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of providing comprehensive service and maintenance for Hobart kitchen equipment at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility (CTVHCS) in Temple and Waco, TX. This includes dish machines, pot and pan machines, pulpers, steam generators, and exhaust systems. Responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers full-service maintenance for specified Hobart equipment, including:
- Maintenance Inspections: Two scheduled visits annually (May and November) for Hobart dish machines.
- Proactive Maintenance: Two scheduled visits annually (February and August) for Hobart dish machines, including proactive replacement of wear parts.
- Service Agreement Coverage: 24/7 coverage, unlimited calls, 4-hour emergency response, 24-hour non-emergency response, expedited parts shipping, expendable part coverage, no charge for parts and labor, and no travel charge within 100 miles of the branch office.
- Specific Equipment: Hobart FT1000S dish machines, CL44EN pot and pan machines, WPS1260/WPS1200 pulpers, steam generators, and AC12CLNE exhaust systems.
- Additional Tasks: Debris and grease hauling, final walkthroughs with VA COR, and submission of inspection/maintenance reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (June 2, 2026 – June 1, 2027) plus four (4) 12-month option periods, extending through June 1, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Buildings 163 & 202 (Temple) and Building 202 (Waco) at CTVHCS.
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include a 4-hour emergency response time and a 24-hour non-emergency response time. All scheduled maintenance and proactive visits must adhere to the specified monthly schedule.
Special Requirements
- Technician Expertise: Technicians must be familiar with Hobart proprietary software.
- Compliance: Adherence to federal, state, local regulations, Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), OSHA, NFPA, and VA specifications.
- Safety Plan: Submission of a safety plan compliant with OSHA and VA regulations, requiring an OSHA 30-hour trained competent person and OSHA 10-hour trained workers.
- Coordination: All work activities and shutdowns must be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
- Site Cleanup: Daily cleaning of work sites and removal of all project debris.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Crystal Carabajal, crystal.carabajal@va.gov, 210-915-4076.