7320--Groen Brand name or Equal Direct Steam Kettle - 40 Gallon

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DeBakey VAMC (MEDVAMC) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25622Q0287 BACKGROUND: MEDVAMC has a requirement for the following Groen brand name or equal supplies/services: CLIN# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE 0001 Stk #DL40, Kettle, Direct Steam, Tilting Groen Model DL-40 or equivalent Tilting Kettle, direct steam, 40-gallon capacity, crank tilt, 2/3 jacket, 316 stainless steel liner, tri-leg base, stainless steel construction, flanged feet, 25 PSI, NSF, Made in USA, To Include 1-year parts/labor, (10) year hemisphere warranty, standard 1/EA $ 0002 Stk #Z010047, Steam Pressure Regulating Valve, type B brass trim with 3/4" painted finish 1/EA $ 0003 Stk #Z025374, Steam Trap Component Kit, (standard finish) black iron piping, painted trap, for D, DL, DLT, DT 40-80 gallon floor model kettles 1/EA $ 0004 2" Tangent draw-off 1/EA $ 0005 Stk #147992, Perforated Disk Strainer, for 3" tangent draw-off, 1/8" hole, for floor model kettles 1/EA $ 0006 Etch Marks, 4 gallon increments 1/EA $ 0007 Stk #155744, Hinged Cover Kit (No. 41), for 40 gallon tilting kettle 1/EA $ 0008 Stk #122891, Pan Carrier, for tilting floor model kettles 1/EA $ 0009 Labor and materials required to install one each direct steam 40 gallon kettle including: Disconnect and remove the kettle to the rear loading dock for removal and disposal by the installer, move the new kettle from the loading dock or storage area to the kitchen, uncrate and assemble the kettle, make final connections to buildings steam and water, start-up the equipment, calibrate if needed and confirm that the equipment is working properly, remove debris and make ready for final use. 1/EA $ REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post soon. 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