7320-- Dish Machine AP: 36C252-26-AP-2771 PR: 695-26-3-969-0241
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VA Great Lakes Health Care System and VISN 12’s Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses that are authorized distributors of Original Equipment Manufacturers for specific commercial-grade dishwashing and water softening equipment under NAICS code 335220 and Product Service Code 7320. The desired items include one Hobart FT1000e Flight Type Dishmachine with full configuration including steam-heat, automatic deliming, digital diagnostics, NSF certification, and all required components such as dual rinse, blower dryer, split unload sections, and a steam booster, along with a WS80 Water Softener and full installation services. The equipment must be compatible with 480v/50/3 ph electrical systems and meet precise technical specifications including wash and rinse temperatures of 150°F and 180°F respectively. Interested respondents must verify their status as authorized distributors of the OEM, demonstrate compliance with small business size standards under 13 CFR 121.406, and provide detailed information including company name, address, SAM.gov UEID, point of contact, ownership status such as VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone certification, and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 335220. They must also disclose the country of manufacture and business size of the OEM, and indicate whether their products are available under any existing federal contracts. Proposals may include alternative brands if they meet or exceed the salient characteristics outlined. Responses are voluntary and uncompensated, and submission does not constitute a guarantee of future procurement. All submissions must be received by July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and potential respondents must be registered in SAM.gov. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
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Clement J. Zablocki VAMC 5000 W. National Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53295Set-Aside
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Sources Sought Notice
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Page 1 of 5 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information from qualified sources with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 335220 Major Household Appliance Manufacturing.
The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government.
Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking authorized distributors to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) the equipment listed below. The VAMC is seeking businesses who are authorized distributors of the equipment under NAICS 335220 and Product Service Code (PSC) of 7320. In order to qualify as a small business seller your company must meet the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii).
Items Item Number Description Qty 0001 Hobart Model No. FT1000e Base or equal Dishwasher Flight Type 1 0002 Hobart Flight Type Dishmachine or equal, Model No. FT1000e Installation Installation 1 0003 Hobart WS80 Water Softener Installation or equal Installation of Water Softener 1 Details and Salient Characteristics: 1 ea Hobart Flight Type Dishmachine, Model No. FT1000e Base SEF-1011-01 Automatic Soil Removal- qty 1 SEF-1011-03 Complete Delime- qty 1 FT1000E-LPF25S 2.5 Load Platform- qty 1 FT1000E-DRYSYES with Dual Rinse- qty 1 FT1000E-CTRSPL Split Center with 3 Wash and 5 Power Rinse joined with Dual Rinse FT1000E-UNL11S 11 Unload Section Split Pack (5.5 ) and (5.5 )- qty 1 FT1000E-DRYYES Blower Dryer- qty 1 FT1000E-HTESCL Steam Coil- qty 1 FT1000E- CBRSHW SHW- with Circuit Breaker, Steam, High Voltage- qty 1 FT1000E-BST120 120 Steam Booster- qty 1 FT1000E-DRNUNL Drain in unload- qty 1 WS80 Hobart Water Softening System- qty 1 Additional 6-month warranty- qty 1 Salient characteristics: Steam-heat, standard/base model, compatible with or adaptable to existing electrical (480v/50/3 ph) Automatic deliming system with sensor to notify when delime required Digital control panel with visible cycle temperature display and machine diagnostics Sections for Loading, Automatic Soil Removal, Pre-Wash, Wash, Power Rinse, Dual Rinse, Blower Dryer, and Unloading Hinge Doors on all sections Wash cycle temperature 150°F Rinse cycle temperature 180°F NSF Certification
1 ea Hobart WS80 Water Softener Installation Milwaukee, WI Install Water Softener on hot water line- qty 1 Provide and install filter- qty 1 Provide 1 bag of salt pellets- qty 1 Salient characteristics: Treat water to specifications required by Dishmachine ( 3 grains hardness)
1 ea Hobart Flight Type Dishmachine, Model No. FT1000e Installation Milwaukee, WI Service Labor Hours for Base- qty 32 hrs Must include all required Electrical, Plumbing, Steam and HVAC work. Service Labor Hours for Center Split- qty 1 hr Service Labor Hours for Split Unloads- qty 1 hr Service Labor Hours for Blower Dryer- qty 4 hrs
It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government the interested party is an authorized distributor of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
In addition to confirming status as an authorized distributor of the OEM you must include the following information:
Company name, address, point of contact, SAM.gov UEID and email address.
Size status and representation/s of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.). Any SDVOB or VOSB must be certified.
Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 335220?
If the company has a current federal contract, are the products being offered available on the contract?
Please include the country of manufacture and business size of the manufacturer.
Companies may propose more than one brand meeting the salient characteristics.
Questions should be sent to Rebecca Picchi at Rebecca.picchi@va.gov.
Responses to this source sought must be received no later than July 17, 2026 at 10:00am.
As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government.
Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.