7320--FY26 Flight Type Dishwasher & Food Scraper

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is procuring a flight-type dishwasher and food collection scraper system for installation at the Orlando VA Healthcare System under solicitation 36C24826Q0293, issued as a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335220. The procurement is governed by FAR Part 12 for commercial item acquisition and requires full compliance with service contract labor standards, Buy American provisions, and federal supply chain security restrictions, including prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and products from restricted vendors. The statement of work mandates delivery, installation, commissioning, and a one-year parts-and-labor warranty for the equipment, which must meet technical specifications such as NEMA 4-rated stainless steel construction, 480V/60Hz/3-phase power, and the ability to process a minimum of 14,000 dishes per hour. Installation must occur during weekday business hours using factory-authorized technicians, with utility connections required within five feet of the installation site and all debris removed upon completion. The acquisition process includes three amendments that revised key terms, including a deadline extension from February 18, 2026 to February 27, 2026, and updated contract administration details such as email submission directives and invoice instructions. An amended statement of work dated February 23, 2026, and a detailed question-and-answer attachment clarify equipment specifications, seismic and electrical requirements, ventless operation, and installation protocols. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off approach, prioritizing technical compliance with salient characteristics, demonstrated experience in at least two similar flight-type dishwasher installations with full documentation, and price reasonableness, with additional credit awarded to veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offerors must submit a completed Buy American Certificate, relevant equipment brochures, and proof of recent installations via email to designated contracting officers, with proposals required to include a valid Unique Entity Identifier and SAM registration. All submissions are subject to government inspection and acceptance upon delivery at the Orlando VA facility, and no hard copies are accepted. The contract also incorporates clauses requiring compliance with employment reporting obligations, anti-trafficking policies, and subcontracting utilization standards, reinforcing the VA's commitment to responsible and secure acquisition practices.