J072--CANTEEN EQUIPMENT SERVICE 03/20/26
Overview
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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) is soliciting quotes for a Canteen Kitchen Equipment Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair of canteen kitchen equipment and three exhaust hood systems. Quotes are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials to develop and implement a preventative maintenance (PM) plan, inspect, maintain, and repair specified canteen kitchen equipment and three exhaust hood systems. Key equipment includes various models of True Refrigeration, Oasis, Keating, Pitco, Alto-Shaam, Hoshizaki, Broaster, and Session fix units, along with three canteen exhaust hoods. Monthly cleaning and certification of the exhaust hoods, including ductwork, is required. The contractor must provide on-call services, including emergency repair, maintain a stock of applicable replacement parts, and submit detailed reports on services performed and PM activities. Response times are critical: one hour for service calls and emergency call-backs.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 811412 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) with a $19.0 million size standard
- PSC Code: J072 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Household And Commercial Furnishings And Appliances)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four option years.
- Published: January 15, 2026
- Site Visit: January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET. Contact Jack Cruz at jack.cruz@va.gov or 360-516-8292 to schedule.
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CT, via email to sheryl.harris5@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM CT, via email to sheryl.harris5@va.gov.
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Submissions must be emailed to Sheryl Harris and include four attachments: Technical Capability, Past Performance References, Prices (using the provided template), and a completed VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certification.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov and www.acquisition.gov/vaar. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review all attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Price Cost Schedule Template, before responding.