SAM #36C26026Q0346

VA Seeks Betterbuilt R640/R600 Series Cart and Utensil Washer with Installation and Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is seeking sources for a heavy-duty cart and utensil washer for the Portland Health Care System Food and Nutrition Department. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), Portland Health Care System Food and Nutrition Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Betterbuilt (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, or equivalent - Also references Betterbuilt R600 Series as an acceptable equivalent - 1 unit requested (R600 or R640 series) - Key features: heavy-duty, pit-mounted, stainless steel, 48"W x 90"L x 88"H, touchscreen controls, double door pass-through, water conservation, noise reduction (<80dB), emergency stop, programmable cycles, built-in diagnostics, non-proprietary components, ramp and side tanks for energy/chemical savings - Options and accessories: interior tilt ramp (ITR6 #206-5001), cabinet with dual viewing windows, seismic anchoring, automatic tilt floor spray system, low voltage surge protection, EEPROM-PLC with touchscreen program backup (Omron Controls only) - Services: - Assembly, installation, and field welding - Removal of existing equipment - Setup, startup, and testing - Debris removal - Onsite training and manuals - Scheduled preventive maintenance (biannual) - 1-year parts and labor warranty - Repair and parts support within 24 hours - Work to be performed after 6:30pm, Monday-Friday - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must be name brand (Betterbuilt R640 or R600) or equal - Must include all installation, training, and maintenance services - Seismic anchoring capability required - Touchscreen controls and program backup required - Water and energy conservation features - Noise reduction (<80dB) - Non-proprietary components - Preventive maintenance and rapid repair support - Site visit planned prior to award

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is neither a solicitation nor a request for quote

(RFQ) and it does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Request for solicitation will

not receive a response. The Government will not pay or reimburse any costs of preparing this

response. The Source’s Sought Notice is for market research purposes to make the

appropriate acquisition decision and gain knowledge of potential qualified vendors and their

Small Business Administration (SBA) size classification in relation to North America Industry

Classification System (NAICS) 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery, size

standard of 1,250 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 7320, Kitchen Equipment and

Appliances.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, Portland Health Care System Food and

Nutrition Department is seeking to identify qualified, experienced, and interested vendors who

can provide a Betterbuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, Name Brand or Equal. The equipment will need assembly, installation, and scheduled maintenance. The customer will need training on

the equipment and features. The training must be onsite.

In addition, please review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Excel spreadsheet for

specific details to this requirement. All responses must be completed directly within the Excel

spreadsheet.

To be eligible for award, a prospective vendor must be registered at the System for Award

Management (SAM) Interest site, www.sam.gov. Responses to this notice should be emailed,

no later than 1400 hours (2:00 PM), Eastern Standard Time on May 15, 2026.

Telephone and facsimile responses will not be considered.

Please email: Freida McClain at freida.mcclain@va.gov  and James Harris at

James.harris13@va.gov.

When responding via email ensure the subject line is titled Betterbuilt R600 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, Name Brand or Equal. No other information is available at this time, and we thank you for your interest and time to prepare and submit a response.

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