7310--ALADDIN FOOD CARTS | VA LONG BEACH
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for an unrestricted procurement of Aladdin Food Carts under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks commercial supplies to support the VA Long Beach facility. Quotes are due April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work / Requirements
The requirement is for specific Aladdin Temp-Rite food cart models, or equal items that meet detailed salient characteristics. The procurement includes:
- 10 units of CRIII-Mini Cart, 24 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Aladdin Temp-Rite Part Number: SP5989 CR3C24302010SP).
- 2 units of CRIII-SR Cart, 30 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Aladdin Temp-Rite Part Number: SP5990 CR3C30301010SP).
Key Salient Characteristics for both cart types include stainless steel construction, specific tray capacity and spacing, compatibility with ConvectRite 3 docking stations for rethermalization, non-marking casters, insulated doors with slam-latch, hosewashable design, ETL Sanitation listing, and a minimum 1-year parts and labor warranty. Quotes for "equal" items must explicitly meet all salient characteristics; non-conforming items will be deemed non-responsive. Only OEM, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers are eligible, and no remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted. Shipping costs must be included in the offered price.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Product Service Code: 7310 (Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov. Inquiries should be directed via email to Adrienne Brown, Contracting Officer, at adrienne.brown4@va.gov, with "36C26226Q0503, LB Food Carts" in the subject line, within 48 hours of the notice release. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations. Amendment P00001, issued on April 23, 2026, addressed a question, updated requested line items on page 8 of the combined synopsis, and reiterated that shipping costs must be included in proposals. The amendment confirmed that no extension to the response due date will be granted at this time. Potential offerors are advised to monitor the website for any future amendments.