7320-- Ice and Water Dispensers

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246), has issued a sources sought announcement for the procurement of countertop nugget ice and water dispensers for the Garner VA Outpatient Clinic located at 2700 Benson Road, Garner, North Carolina. This announcement serves solely as a market research initiative to gather information from qualified potential suppliers and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The required equipment must be a Follett, LLC. 125 lb Countertop Nugget Ice and Water Dispenser, Model # 7CI100A-IW-CF-ST-00, capable of producing up to 125 pounds of ice daily with a storage capacity of seven pounds, constructed using high-density foamed-in-place polyurethane to minimize ice melt. Additional features include sleep mode for energy efficiency, quiet harvest cycles, blue dispensing lights, an internal filtration system, antimicrobial-coated components, and a 20-ounce drip tray. The unit must measure approximately 22 L x 14.75 W x 33.5 H inches. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333415, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Respondents must be prepared to provide comprehensive details including company name and address, business size designation, socioeconomic status indicators such as 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, or SDVOSB certification, and a brief description of qualifications demonstrating ability to meet the technical and performance requirements. The response must be submitted no later than 9:00 AM Eastern Time on Friday, May 29, 2026, via email to Ricardo McIntosh at Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov with the subject line “Ice and Water Dispensers Sources Sought.” No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, delivery schedule, or inspection protocols are currently available, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research notice. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their submissions.