HOBART MIXER
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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 Network Contracting Office 7, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Hobart Floor Model Legacy Mixer and accessories. This equipment is required by the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA, for its Food and Nutrition Services to prepare meals for Veterans. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Quotations are due by April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide one (1) Hobart Floor Model Legacy Planetary Mixer (NSF rated, 60-quart maximum capacity) with specific features including 2.7 HP output, 4 fixed speeds, gear transmission, #12 attach hub, stainless steel bowl and guard, "B" beater, "D" wire whip, and "ED" dough hook. Also required is one (1) Legacy Mixer Bowl Truck.
Deliverables include:
- Installation services: receiving, uncrating, setting the unit, making final electrical connections, and testing for proper operation.
- A standard one-year parts, labor, and travel time warranty.
- Delivery within ninety (90) days from the date of award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (delivery expected within 90 days of award).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.
- NAICS Code: 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Augusta, GA.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations on company letterhead, including their UEI#, SAM registration status, and completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications. A subcontracting plan is required if any portion of the requirement will be subcontracted. Quotes must detail unit prices, totals for each CLIN, and a grand total.
- Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Email to Steven.timmons@va.gov. The solicitation number must be included in the subject line.
Additional Notes
All questions regarding this Request for Quotation (RFQ) must be directed to the Contracting Officer. Company representatives are prohibited from contacting VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ.