J073--Preventive maintenance and repairs on the hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers JESSE BROWN VAMC in CHICAGO IL
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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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), is issuing a Presolicitation for an upcoming Request for Quotes (RFQ) to acquire preventive maintenance and repair services for hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, IL. This notice indicates a forthcoming solicitation for these services. Responses to the anticipated RFQ are due February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for hot side kitchen equipment and dishwashers located at the Jesse Brown VAMC. Specific equipment mentioned in an earlier Sources Sought notice included a HOBART Dish Machine, Hobart Garbage Disposal, AVTEC CONVEYOR, various cabinet warmers, gas griddles, gas ranges, convection ovens, combination ovens, deck ovens, and steam kettles. The services ensure operational reliability and proper functioning of critical kitchen apparatus.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a future Request for Quotes (RFQ)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J073 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Food Preparation And Serving Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Response Due (anticipated RFQ): February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Jesse Brown VAMC, 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Eligibility / Set-Aside
No specific set-aside is indicated in the current presolicitation or its associated summary. An earlier Sources Sought notice for this requirement explored capabilities from SDVOSB/VOSB contractors and mentioned limitations on subcontracting for services, suggesting potential interest in these categories.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a presolicitation, indicating an upcoming RFQ. All email responses for the future RFQ must be sent to AARON.ROGERS1@VA.GOV. Further details regarding submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Quotes.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an announcement for an upcoming solicitation. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal Request for Quotes. The contracting office is 252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252).