NX EQ Conveyor Type Commercial Dishwasher
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) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for Conveyor Type Commercial Dishwashers. The VA is specifically interested in brand name or equal Hobart CL44 Advansys™ models and associated equipment. This effort aims to support the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program. Responses are due by March 16, 2026, at 9:00 am EST.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the Hobart CL44 Advansys™ Conveyor Commercial Dishwasher or an equivalent product that meets defined salient characteristics. This includes various configurations such as electric and steam models, different voltage options, and specific features like automatic soil removal, drain water energy recovery, booster guards, touch screen controls, and the SmartConnect App. Salient characteristics cover sanitization, durability, energy efficiency, safety, ease of maintenance, warranty, processing capacity, booster heater, chamber opening height, and user interface.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price orders.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, at 9:00 am EST
- Published: March 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation; it is for planning purposes only. Interested vendors must email their responses to Trevor.Mason@va.gov and Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. Submissions should include descriptive literature demonstrating how products meet the specified salient characteristics and address specific questions regarding service plans, company information, business size, and product details. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS Code 333310 (Commercial And Service Industry Machinery, size standard 1,000 employees). SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Small Business Search (SBS) database.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 333310 – Commercial And Service Industry Machinery
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified in this notice.
Additional Notes
The Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt of information or provide feedback. The issuance of a future solicitation based on this market research is not guaranteed.