7310--VA LONG BEACH | FOOD CARTS

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment addresses a question submitted on April 23, 2026.

• It updates requested line items on page 8 of the combined synopsis.

• Bidders are instructed to include shipping costs in their proposals.

• Page 8 of the combined synopsis (line items).

• Implicitly affects proposal preparation due to the inclusion of shipping costs.

• The amendment clarifies that an extension to the response due date will not be granted at this time, unless a future question necessitates one. The original due date was April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment P00001 to the solicitation.

This amendment pertains to the "ALADDIN FOOD CARTS | VA LONG BEACH" opportunity.

No specific impacts on proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are detailed in the provided text, beyond the issuance of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for an unrestricted procurement of commercial supplies. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System requires firm-fixed-price contracts for food carts. Shipping costs are to be included in the offered price.

• CRIII-Mini Cart, 24 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Manufacturer: Aladdin Temp-Rite, Part Number: SP5989 CR3C24302010SP) - Quantity: 10
• CRIII-SR Cart, 30 Meal, Flat Tray, Tow Hitch, Travel Latch (3.1" TS) w/AutoTherm (Manufacturer: Aladdin Temp-Rite, Part Number: SP5990 CR3C30301010SP) - Quantity: 2

Salient Characteristics for CRIII-Mini Cart (24 Meal):

• Capacity for at least 24 meal trays.
• 3.1-inch tray spacing.
• Stainless steel construction.
• High-impact plastic top and base.
• Mates with ConvectRite 3 docking station for rethermalization and chilling (45-60 minutes).
• Four nonmarking casters (min. 6.25 inches diameter), with locks.
• Insulated doors with hands-free slam-latch closing.
• Hosewashable and compatible with automatic cart washers.
• ETL Sanitation listed or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year parts and 1-year labor manufacturer’s warranty.

Salient Characteristics for CRIII-SR Cart (30 Meal):

• Capacity for 30 meal trays.
• 3.1-inch tray spacing.
• Lightweight, durable stainless steel construction with insulated walls.
• Mates directly with Convect-Rite III docking station for rethermalization and chilling (45-60 minutes).
• Non-marking casters (min. 6.25 inches diameter), with locks.
• Hands-free slam-latch door closing.
• Hosewashable or automatic cart wash compatible.
• ETL Sanitation listed or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year parts and 1-year labor manufacturer’s warranty.

Brand Name or Equal: Items are procured as Brand Name or Equal. Quotes for equal items must meet salient characteristics. Non-conforming items will be considered non-responsive. No remanufactured or gray market items accepted. Vendors must be OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822.

• Response Date/Time: April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• Submission Method: Quotes are requested. A written solicitation will not be issued.

• Inquiries: Direct questions to Adrienne Brown, Contracting Officer, at adrienne.brown4@va.gov with "36C26226Q0503, LB Food Carts" in the subject line, within 48 hours of notice release. Telephone inquiries will not be honored.

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.

• Product Service Code: 7310.

• Registration: Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov.

• The solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations.

• Potential offerors are advised to monitor the website for amendments.