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Sources Sought

H379 Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center Kitchen Equipment Regular Maintenance and Repairs

Federal Sources Sought from VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF for Washington. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates…

Solicitation36C260-27-AP-0565
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 30, 2026
Place of performanceSpokane, Washington, USA
ClassificationNAICS 561210 · PSC H379
Set-asideUnrestricted

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services: Title: Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center Kitchen Equipment Regular Maintenance and Repairs Requirement is for comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM), corrective repairs, emergency services, testing, calibration, and technical support for all kitchen and dietary equipment at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC), 4815 N Assembly Street, Spokane WA 99205. This is a new requirement not previously contracted. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, and qualified technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operation of all food service equipment. Equipment covered: Vertical Open Air Cooler, Oasis Fryer Oil, FryMaster Griddle MIRACLEAN, Keating Reach-In Refrigerator, True Manufacturing CO. Air Cooled Ice Machine, Hoshizaaki Cabinet Warmer, Duke Convection Oven, TurboChef Tornado Self-Service Heated Countertop Display Cabinet, Federal Industries Freezer/Refrigerator Swing Door Combo, True Manufacturing CO. Reach-In Freezer/Refrigerator Swing Door Combo, True Manufacturing CO. Icube Ice Maker, Air Cooled, Hoshizaaki Reach-In Freezer/Refrigerator Swing Door Combo, True Manufacturing CO. Snack Machine, Crane National Beverage Undercounter Refrigerator, Beverage Air Ice Machine, Manitoc Ice Maker, Hoshizaki INC Freezer, True Manufacturing CO. Refrigerator/ Freezer, True Manufacturing CO. Refrigerator, True Manufacturing CO. DishWasher Commmercial, Jackson DishWasher Commmercial. Hobart Serving Line food warmer cabinet, Wells Ice Maker, Follett Canteen Ventilator Hood (Grease Hood) NFS Ventilator Hood (Grease Hood), Gaylord Pacific Refrigerator, Traulsen Combi Oven, Rationale Refrigerator, Traulsen Period of Performance: Estimate 11/1/2026-10/31/2027, plus Option Years 1-2 Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Danielle Carrico at Danielle.Carrico@va.gov no later than 9/30/2026 at 5PM PT. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name UEI # (sam.gov) Address Business size Website Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address Capability statement Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting office260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
Office addressVANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryDanielle Carricodanielle.carrico@va.gov

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