Camp Grafton Training Center (DFAC) Brand Name or Equal - KETTLE CABINET ASSEMBLY, GAS

The contract award pertains to the supply and installation of a specialized Kettle Cabinet Assembly, Gas, specifically the Southbend Model GMT-10S-10, for use in the dining facility at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota. The unit consists of two 10-gallon tilting steam kettles mounted on a 42-inch gas boiler base, integrated with a CSD-1 boiler control package, an onboard sink, and a mandatory TruH2O Water Treatment System. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications, including 316 stainless steel interior construction, 304 stainless steel exterior finish, CSA Star and CSA Flame certification, NSF-61 compliance for faucets, and operation at 250,000 BTU with the option for a 300,000 BTU upgrade. Water quality standards are critical for compliance and warranty validation, requiring total dissolved solids below 60 PPM, chlorine under 1.5 PPM, total alkalinity under 20 PPM, and pH below 13 PPM. A range of optional accessories, such as lift-off covers, perforated baskets, steam take-off kits, and interior etched markings, may be included, though pricing for these options is not specified. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price procurement under simplified acquisition procedures, with award based on a Best Value Trade-Off approach where non-price factors—technical capability, expedited delivery time, and warranty—are collectively weighted equally to price. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 423440, with eligibility restricted to small businesses certified through SAM.gov. The acquisition is justified as sole-source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 8.405-6 due to the unique integration requirements of the Southbend unit, which is the only model capable of fulfilling the facility’s operational and mechanical specifications. All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and WAWF to receive payment, and proposals must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by 12:00 PM CST on June 5, 2026. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the place of performance in Bldg 2900, with final approval contingent on complete conformity with all technical, safety, and water quality standards. No formal packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements under