SAM #36C10X26R0019

VA Nationwide Procurement of Rational or Equal Combi Ovens, Accessories, and Services

This opportunity involves a nationwide contract for commercial kitchen equipment and services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), focusing on Rational brand or equal Combi Ovens and related support. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program - Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC Frederick) - OEMs and Vendors: - Rational (primary OEM) - Alto Shaam and Blodgett (referenced as potential equals) - Products Requested: - Rational iCombi Pro Combi Ovens (electric and gas models: LM100EE, LM100GG, LM100GE, LM100EG) - Quantities: 6–12 units per model - Accessories and consumables: - Water Filtration Single Cartridge System (1900.1159US) - Active Green Cleaner Tabs (56.01.535) - Care Tabs (56.00.562) - Stationary Oven Stand (60.31.090) - Gastronorm Grid Shelf (6010.2101) - Mobile Oven Rack (60.22.490) - Gastronorm Perforated Steam Pan (6015.1165) - Installation Kits (8720.2554US, 8720.1561US, 8720.1564US) - Services Requested: - Certified installation (various configurations) - Pre-installation site consultations - Parts and labor warranty (2 years parts/labor, 5 years steam generator) - Chef Assistance Program (specialized training) - Planned maintenance service plans (annual, biannual, quarterly; labor only, labor + parts, labor + parts + corrective visits) - Filter purchase and replacement (annual, biannual, quarterly) - Unplanned and emergency service visits - Software update checks/updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All ovens must meet detailed salient characteristics: Energy Star rating, programmable controls, integrated cleaning, Wi-Fi enabled, and both gas and electric configurations - Vendors must provide descriptive literature and demonstrate compliance with technical requirements - Delivery and installation required at VA Medical Centers nationwide - Full and open competition; "or equal" products must match salient characteristics - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four option years; annual and multi-year service plans available - Delivery Locations: - VA Medical Centers nationwide - Contracting office: SAC Frederick, 5202 Presidents Court Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21703

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 36C10X26R0019 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X26R0019 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07, dated August 29, 2024. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Combi Ovens to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Gas or Electric Combi Ovens are thermally insulated chambers used in cooking for warming, cooking, and baking food, typically fueled by either natural gas or electricity. Food service ovens have thermostatic controls, which turn the oven on and off and select the temperature at which the oven will operate, and, usually, a timer. Food service ovens may have complex, computer-based controls allowing a wide variety of operating modes. They may be freestanding or countertop units. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Offers shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing; Code: 7310 - FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT, and the associated size standard is 500 employees. This procurement action is issued as Full and Open. This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Rational® brand name or equal COMBI OVEN and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ COMBI OVEN. All interested companies shall provide an offer for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A and paragraph 2 below. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will specify delivery locations, dates, and quantities. Regulatory and Submission Details: The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda (ATTACHMENT D). The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda (ATTACHMENT D) also apply. Offerors must include a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies, with any addenda (ATTACHMENT D). Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies, with applicable FAR clauses listed in the addenda (ATTACHMENT C). All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an offer. Access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Questions regarding this solicitation are due via email by 9:00 AM ET on April 22, 2026, to Contract Specialist Michael Andrews at Michael.Andrews6@va.gov and Contracting Officer Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. Offers are due via email by 9:00 AM ET on May 5, 2026, to the same contacts. 1. Scope of Work The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program has identified the COMBI OVEN product line as a candidate for inclusion in the National Equipment Catalog (NEC). This will be accomplished via the awarding of a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national) single award Requirements contract. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Combi Ovens to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12 months with four 12-month option periods. 2. Requirement This requirement will be in accordance with FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (BNOE), which requires the quoter to indicate that each product is being offered as an equal product to the Rational iCombi® Pro and Combi Oven. For each equal product, the Offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the specified product(s). The Offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or references to previously furnished data, must be included, along with any planned modifications to conform to the solicitation requirements. Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description Rational LM100EE RATIONAL Model No. ICP 10 FULL E 208/240V 3 PH (LM100EE)... <!-- Additional rows omitted for brevity; include all CLINs as needed --> Details of each CLIN, including warranty, installation, accessories, and other specifications, are provided in the full solicitation document. Salient Characteristics and Evaluation Criteria Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration that meets the listed salient characteristics. All products must be captured in the Vendor's pricing volume. Vendors are required to complete the Salient Characteristics Chart, which must be included with the submission. Offers lacking this chart will not be considered. SC # Salient Characteristics Literature Map SC 1 Must include an integrated intelligent cooking system with temperature probe. Yes, iDensity, iProduction, iCooking, iCare per Spec Sheet (pg 1) <!-- Additional SCs omitted for brevity; include all as needed --> Additional attachments and references are incorporated by reference, including the VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC link: https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp

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