Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, Name Brand or Equa

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 20 in Portland, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying, installing, and maintaining a Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, or an equal, for use at the Portland Health Care System’s Food and Nutrition Department. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation, request for quote, or binding obligation to award a contract; it is strictly for gathering market information to inform future acquisition decisions. Vendors must respond via email using the provided Excel spreadsheet, which includes line items for the base equipment, optional features such as seismic anchoring and spray systems, and associated costs for shipping, installation, and training. All responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on May 15, 2026, to the designated points of contact, with the exact subject line specified. Participation requires vendors to be registered in SAM.gov, and responses must include details on the vendor’s size classification under NAICS 333310, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, along with potential subcontractor information. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including all-stainless-steel construction, 3-phase power, low noise operation, touchscreen controls, and a pit-mounted, two-door pass-through design. Installation must occur after 6:30 PM on weekdays, and onsite training for staff is mandatory, along with two annual preventive maintenance visits and 24-hour repair response capability. The Federal Supply Code is 7320, and all submissions are subject to strict format and submission rules, with no telephone or fax responses accepted and no reimbursement for preparation costs. No pricing data is available in this notice, and while attachments include a Statement of Work and Excel template, there is no formal evaluation methodology, contract value estimate, or binding terms outlined at this stage.