Supply and Install Pot, Pan and Utensil Washer for KC VAMC (brand name or equal to Hobart PW20-1)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 15, is soliciting quotes for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of one commercial pot, pan, and utensil washer for the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Missouri. The required equipment must be a Hobart PW20-1 or a functional equal that meets specific performance standards, including a wash manifold temperature of at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit, a final rinse manifold of at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit, and a water use average of 2.35 gallons or less per cycle. The contractor is responsible for removing old equipment, providing on-site operator training within two business days of commissioning, and providing a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty. Installation must be completed within 60 calendar days after receipt of order. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 333310. The government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process, awarding the contract to the responsible small business that is determined technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Technical acceptability is based on meeting all minimum requirements in the Statement of Work, with no additional credit given for exceeding those standards. Offerors must submit a proposal consisting of a separate technical volume and a price response, including the SF 1449 and a completed price schedule. Compliance with NSF sanitation standards, UL/cUL safety listings, and various federal and local safety codes is mandatory.