J073--PM and repairs on hot side kitchen equipment at JB VAMC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the maintenance and repair of hot side kitchen equipment at the JB VAMC. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0210.

• Maintenance and repair services for hot side kitchen equipment.

• Award Number: 36C25226P0254

• Award Amount: $150,431.00

• Award Date: 03-09-2026

• Awardee Name: ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP LLC

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Product Service Code: J073

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 36C252, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214-1476.

• Contracting Officer: AARON ROGERS, AARON.ROGERS1@VA.GOV.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for preventive maintenance and repair services for hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The acquisition is for commercial items, utilizing FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures.

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs on specified kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, garbage disposals, conveyors, warmers, griddles, ranges, convection ovens, combination ovens, and steam kettles.

• Conduct PM inspections twice per year on each piece of equipment per manufacturer recommendations.

• Provide inspection checklists detailing date, model, serial number, location, technician information, service order number, tasks completed, and deficiencies.

• Respond to service requests within 30 minutes and dispatch technicians within 8-12 hours for emergency calls.

• Cover unlimited calls per term, with five emergency after-hours calls included annually.

• Provide a warranty of at least 24 hours on services and 90 days on parts.

• Comply with all VA facility policies, including security, privacy, drug-free, smoking, and weapon prohibitions.

• Adhere to VHA Directive 1192 regarding influenza prevention (vaccination or masking).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from 04-01-2026 to 03-31-2027, with four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: $19 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the base year or total contract value, but is not explicitly stated as such).

• Submission Deadline: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• Submission Method: Email to aaron.rogers1@va.gov. Quotes exceeding 7MB must be split into multiple emails.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: Wednesday, February 11th, 2020, at 2:30 PM local time.
  • RFQ Questions Due: Thursday, February 12th, 2020, at 5:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.

• Acquisition is Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

• Service Contract Labor Standards apply.

• Standard Form 1449 is used for this solicitation.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

• Offerors must complete SF 1449 blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through Tungsten Network e-Invoicing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It lists occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act in the Illinois counties of Cook, Du Page, and McHenry. The document includes specific rates for various occupations, such as administrative support, automotive service, health occupations, and information technology. It also details general benefits applicable to all listed occupations, including health and welfare rates, vacation time, and paid holidays.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on Service Contract Act-covered contracts in the specified geographic area. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate their labor costs and ensure their proposals comply with federal labor laws. The document also outlines specific executive orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658) related to paid sick leave and minimum wage adjustments, which may affect contract requirements and costs.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for preventive maintenance and repairs on the hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers at the JESSE BROWN VAMC in CHICAGO, IL. The Great Lakes Acquisition Center is issuing this request on behalf of the VAMC.

• Preventive maintenance services for hot side kitchen equipment.

• Repair services for hot side kitchen equipment.

• Preventive maintenance services for dishwashers.

• Repair services for dishwashers.

• The specific contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are not detailed in this notice but are expected in the follow-on Request for Quotes.

• All email responses must be sent to AARON.ROGERS1@VA.GOV.

• The response date is February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• The document references a follow-on Request for Quotes for further details.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document is associated with Solicitation Number: 36C25226Q0210.

• Product Service Code: J073

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Place of Performance: JESSE BROWN VAMC, 820 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO IL 60612.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12) for market research purposes. It seeks information on the availability and capability of qualified sources to provide preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs for hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL. This is not a Request for Quotation or Proposal (RFQ/RFP), and a solicitation is not being issued at this time. The government is gathering information to determine the appropriate acquisition methodology.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on specific hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers located on the 3rd floor, Damen kitchen room 3495.

• Conduct at least two PM inspections per year on each piece of equipment, based on manufacturer's recommendations.

• Equipment includes: HOBART Dish Machine, Hobart Garbage Disposal, AVTEC CONVEYOR, CABINET WARMER (UHST-13), KEATING OF CHICAGO GAS GRIDDLE, STAR MFTRG. GAS RANGE, AMANA XPRESS CHEF CONVECTION OVENS (2), RATIONAL COMBINATION OVENS (2), BLODGETT CONVECTION DECK OVENS (2), VULCAN CABINET WARMER (VBP12ES), CLEVELAND STEAM KETTLE (30 GAL), CLEVELAND DUAL STEAM KETTLE (12 GAL EA).

• Not specified, as this is a Sources Sought Notice.

• Interested parties should submit a brief overview of their firm’s capabilities, a statement of capability outlining relevant experience, and past experience with similar projects.

• Submissions should not exceed 10 pages (including attachments) and must be in MS Word or Adobe PDF format.

• Required information includes: Organization Name, Address, Point-of-Contact, SAM UEI Number, Business Size, Socio-Economic Status, NAICS Code (811412), GSA Contract Number (if applicable), and any other pertinent information.

• SDVOSB/VOSB contractors must be able to follow the limitations of subcontracting language.

• Response Date: Friday, January 23rd, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time.

• Submissions may be emailed to Aaron Rogers at aaron.rogers1@va.gov.

• The document includes a VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING for Services, requiring that contractors pay no more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs or VOSBs.

• Offerors must complete and return the certification regarding limitations on subcontracting.

• Place of Performance: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 36C252, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214-1476.

• Product Service Code: J072

• NAICS Code: 811412