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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below.

VA Long Beach Healthcare System located in 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 is looking for a contractor to provide nine (9) types of Kitchen Equipment listed below as a part of the B126 Renovate Hospital Room Service Kitchen Project 600-17-102. VA Long Beach is requesting contractors to provide brand name or equal kitchen equipment listed below that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics in the section below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Installation is not requested at this time.
PLANETARY MIXER VOLLRATH 40760 OR EQUAL 1EA
Must be a minimum of 60-quart planetary floor mixer
Must have at least 3-speed belt driven transmission
Must have a digital timer with automatic stop & audible shutoff signal
Must have a bowl truck for bowl transport
Must have a minimum#12 hub due to condition of the infrastructure
Must have Thermal overload protection to protect motors from overheating
Must provide minimum accessories of dough hook, wire whisk, flat beater, stainless steel mixing bowl & safety guard accessories with the purchase
Dimension: no larger than 27-3/8 W x 30 D x 55-13/16 H
Electrical: 208-240/60/1-ph; 2-HP; 16amps; NEMA 6-20P
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
3HP
220 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered
¾ C -2#12 + 1#12 GND Feeder and conduit size

POTATO/VEGETABLE PEELER HOBART 6460M OR EQUAL 1EA
Must be a Heavy-duty potato peeler that peels at least 50 to 60 pounds of potatoes in three minutes
Must have Four cast aluminum legs with two heavy duty wheels
Must have a side mounted water inlet with hose fitting
Peel strainer and drive shaft must be Stainless steel
Must have a silicon carbide abrasive disk to peel potato skin
Must have a Poly V-belt drive
Must have a #4 polished satin SST finish; this is a common practice for kitchen equipment
Must have a minimum of 1HP motor with manual reset overload protection. Motor with grease-packed ball bearings and ventilation within peeler enclosure.
Must have at least 8-foot flexible electric cord with plug per NEMA configuration
Switch must be manual tumbler type, located in a reachable location
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
16.6 AMPS
1HP
120 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered
5-15P NEMA Plug configuration
21 Electrical AFF
¾ C -2#10 + 1#10 GND Feeder and conduit size

ICE MACHINE & DISPENSER, NUGGET STYLE, FOLLETT 50FB425A-L OR EQUAL 2EA
Must be a Countertop style ice and water dispenser
Must have a minimum of 50lb ice storage capacity
Must be able to produce at least 425lb of chewable ice
Must have Automatic self-flushing of ice machine that removes impurities
Drain cup must provide internal air gap for added protection of food zone components from drain line contaminants
Must have a built-in antimicrobial protection to ice and water contact components
Must have an option to clean and sanitize machine in 1-hour
Panels must be easily removed for accessibility to all component
Must have stainless steel evaporator and auger for durability
Must meet Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier 2 specifications
Must use R404a refrigerant or equivalent. R404a refrigerant is preferred as this is used and kept in stock at VA Long Beach HVAC Department for necessary maintenance and repairs
Must be Stainless steel cabinet for durability
Must have a corrosion-resistant poly drain pan, grille, and dispenser lid
Top lid must be secured all the time
Must have an ability to produce air/water temperatures at 70/50°F (21/10°C)
Must use maximum of 12 gal (45.4L) of potable water consumption per 100lb of ice; this is a typical practice based on Department of Energy (DOE) s rule published on November 1, 2022
Dimension: no larger than 21 W x 24 D x 40 H
Connectivity: 11AMPS, 0.8kW, a minimum of 7 cord, NEMA 5-15 90° hospital-grade plug

FOOD PROCESSOR, FLOOR MODEL, HOBART FP400I OR EQUAL 1EA
Must be NSF rated continuous-feed food processor
Standard unit must include food processor base
Must process up to 132 pounds per minute with plate speeds of 240 and 480 RPM gear driven transmission
Must be a stainless-steel housing, feeders, and feed cylinders for its durability
Must have a Bulk feed hopper
Must have Triple safety interlocks
Must be floor mount feed height for easy loading
Must have a Double interlock switch to prevent machine from running when pusher plate swings away or is open
Must be No-volt release; when the power or supply voltage is restored, the circuit must remain in the open state until the start pushbutton is pressed manually
Must be easy to operate such as having an OFF and ON switch
Pusher plate and feed hopper must interlock
Connectivity: 208-240/60/3, 3 conductor power cord, a minimum of 6 length, furnished with NEMA L15-20P locking type plug
Dimension: no larger than 27.5 W x 66.5 H x 36.25 D
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
7.5 AMPS
2.0HP
208 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered
¾ C -3#12 + 1#12 GND Feeder and conduit size

ELECTRIC FOOD CUTTER HOBART 84145 OR EQUAL 1EA
Food cutter must come with at least 14 stainless steel bowl of a minimum of 22 RPM
Must have double cutlery grade stainless steel knives with stainless steel knife comb, a minimum of 1725 RPM
Must have a Bowl cover with safety interlock
Must have a removable bowl cover, knives, and bowl without the use of tools for ease of cleaning
Must have a minimum of 3 stainless steel legs with rubber feet
Must have one-piece burnished aluminum housing
Must have Push/ pull; on/ off switch, single-phase, double-pole single throw
Must have a minimum of Motor ½ H.P., fan cooled, permanently lubricated ball bearings, and totally enclosed within the machine t
Must be 115v/ 60/1-ph; ½ HP; a minimum of 6-foot cord with NEMA plug
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
0.5HP
120 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered
¾ C -2#12 + 1#12 GND Feeder and conduit size

PLANETARY MIXER HOBART HL200 OR EQUAL 1EA
Must be a minimum of 20-quart and counter-top heavy-duty planetary mixer
Must be a Bench type mixer with mobile mixer stand on casters
Must have a minimum of 3-fixed speeds plus stir speed
Must have a Gear driven transmission
Must have an Automatic recall timer
Must have a minimum#12 hub due to condition of the infrastructure
Must offer an ergonomic Swing-out bowl, single point bowl installation
Must offer Self-locking and manual bowl lift
Must be Stainless steel removable bowl guard
Must have Interlock systems to ensure mixer operates safely
Electrical: 120/50/60/1; NEMA 5-15P plug
Dimension: no larger than 20.630 W x 23.564 D x 29.033 H
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
8AMP
0.5HP
120 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered
¾ C -2#12 + 1#12 GND Feeder and conduit size

EQUIPMENT STAND FOR MIXER/SLICER HOBART TABLEHW HL2012 OR EQUAL 1EA
Top shelf must be drilled for mounting corresponding mixer with a minimum of 4 posts for storing attachments
Mixer table must have a lower shelf for additional storage
Must have 4-locking 5 diameter wheels
Dimension: no larger than 27 W x 32 D x 26 H

CONVEYOR TOASTER STAR QCS3 950H OR EQUAL 2EA
Must be forced convection system conveyor toaster that keeps the toaster cool-to-the-touch
Must have a Heavy-duty motor, drive chain and conveyor speed control
Must have at least 14 wide conveyor belt with a 3.0 opening bun toaster that can accommodate at least three (3) slices of bread side-by-side
Must be able to toast up to 950 slices per hour
Must have analog controls offering variable belt speed adjustment, standby mode, and intensity settings from both the top and bottom heating elements.
Must have a conveyor belt tension system for smooth and quiet operation
Must feature quartz infrared heaters
Must have a safe load-up area with full width coated front burn guard and cool-to-the-touch exterior
Must have Hi-limit switch prevents toaster from overheating
Must have at least 1 adjustable legs and a minimum of 4 cord
NEMA 6-20p plug for 208 & 240V applications up to 3200 watts to comply with site conditions
Dimension: no larger than 15.63 H x 18.5 W x 22.38 D
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
15.9 AMPS
3.2Kw
208 VOLTS
Plug-in electric powered

KETTLE DIRECT STEAM CLEVELAND RANGE KDL60TSH OR EQUAL 1EA
Steam jacketed kettle with direct steam, tilting function with a minimum of 60-gallon capacity and 35 rim height
Must be mounted on open tri-leg base, stainless steel exterior finish for its durability, flanged feet, steam control valve, and a minimum of 50 psi rating
Must contain support legs with level adjustable feet, flanged for floor bolting
Must have a minimum of Type 304 stainless steel construction, with #4 finish on kettle and supports
Must have a minimum of 316 Series stainless steel interior to avoid chemical reactions with heat to food from acid and/or alkaline components in food during cooking process
Must have tilting mechanism with permanently lubricated, self-locking, work drive of space saving design
Must have a minimum of 50 psi Steam Jacket Rating
Must have a minimum of 50 psi Chrome-plated safety valve to minimize rust from constant steam, heat, and pressure created
Must have a large pouring lip for easier, faster pouring
Must have Heavy duty rolled rim design that provides strong reinforcement and prevents damage from abuse
Must have a condensate drain valve with insulated handle
Must have a steam control inlet valve
Must have at least 2 tangent draw-off valve with strainer
Must have a double pantry faucet and bracket kit
Must have a lift off cover
Equipment must be able to connect to these site conditions:
5 AMPS
120 VOLTS
Direct electric powered
25.75 Electrical AFF
¾ C -2#12 + 1#12 GND Feeder and conduit size
If you are interested and are capable of providing the required supplies, please provide the following information.
(1) Company Name, Address, Point of Contact
(2) Size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.
(3) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing?
(4) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
(5) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(6) Please provide general pricing and product lead time for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
(7) Please submit a capability statement that addresses qualifications and verifies ability to perform work described above.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333241 (500 employees).

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to hestia.sim@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 1/26/2023 10:00 AM Pacific Local Time.

After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, a solicitation may be published on the beta.sam.gov or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources sought announcement will not be considered adequate responses to the solicitation. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. Prospective bidders must be authorized re-sellers in order to participate in the solicitation process.

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

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