Opportunity

SAM #36C26026Q0346

Solicitation for BetterBuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer and Related Options

Buyer

Vanco 20

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

September 17, 2026

Identifier

36C26026Q0346

NAICS

333310, 423740, 333318, 423440

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, is soliciting quotes for a BetterBuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer, or an equivalent product, to support Nutrition & Food Services operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 20 - OEMs and Vendors: - BetterBuilt (OEM) - Vendors must be OEMs, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers (with authorization letter) - Products Requested: - BetterBuilt R640 Series Cart and Utensil Washer (Model R640 #706-00001), quantity: 1 - Interior Tilt Ramp (Lift out) ITR6 (part number 206-5001), quantity: 1 - Cabinet Option: Two doors with dual enlarged viewing windows, quantity: 1 - Seismic Option: Ability to seismic anchor, quantity: 1 - Spray System Option: Automatic Tilt Floor, quantity: 1 - Control Option: Low voltage surge protection, quantity: 1 - Control Option: EEPROM-PLC and touchscreen program backup copy (Omron Controls only), quantity: 1 - Shipping/Freight charges, quantity: 1 - Services Requested: - Installation and removal/disposal of previous cart and utensil washer - Equipment training for Nutrition & Food Services staff - Unique/Notable Requirements: - "Brand name or equal" procurement: Equivalent products must meet all salient characteristics (dimensions, pit-mounted design, double doors, control/safety features) - Vendors must provide product literature demonstrating compliance - Seismic anchoring and advanced control options required - Delivery, installation, and training included - Period of Performance: - 90 days after receipt of order (ARO)

Description

1) The Request for Quote is for the Purchase of one (1) Brand Name or Equal BetterBuilt R640 Cart & Untensil Washer to Include: Delivery, Installation & removal/disposal of Current cart & utensil washer.

2) Any equal items must meet all the items listed in the Price/Cost schedule and all salient characteristics provided in section B.4 of this solicitation.

3) For a responsive quote, submit below items:

- Completed & Signed 1449 (Attached Document 36C26026Q0346)

- Completed quote on Price/Cost Schedule

- Description and literature that show your equal item meets all the listed salient characteristics.

- Completed 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE if applicable

4) Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization Letter.

5) Responses are due by the date/time listed in block 8. 

Contracting POC Nick Heintz at Nicholas.heintz@va.gov

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