White City, Oregon VAMC - Ice Machine, including Condenser, Ice Bin, & Installation

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Ice Machine, including Condenser, Ice Bin, & Installation, VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics Health Center – White City, Oregon (VA SORCC) Veterans Affairs

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 and any possible socio-economic set-aside.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following supply items:

1. Title: Ice Machine


2. Salient Characteristics:

Delivery Location: VA SORCC Bldg. 225A Warehouse, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy. White City, OR. 97503

MUST HAVE ACCESSORIES OR OPTIONS:

1. Ice Maker
   
   
   
   1. Brazed Line Sets.
   
   
   
   


2. Must have: Condenser.

b. Tubing Kit.

1. Must have: Ice Bin.

c. Universal Top Kit

1. Must have: Installation.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION:

• Must provide installation of new equipment.


• Must provide installation of condenser on top of Ice Bin.


• Must provide removal of current equipment.


• Ice Machine
  
  
  
  • Must allow 24” clearance in both front and rear for proper air circulation and ease of maintenance/service.
  
  
  • Condenser should not be:
  
  
  • Ice Maker water supply line: Minimum 3/8” Nominal ID Copper Water Tubing or Equivalent
  
  
  • Ice Maker Drain Line: Minimum ¾” Nominal ID Hard Pipe or Equivalent
  
  
  
  


• Remote Condenser
  
  
  
  • May be installed outdoors up to 55’ from icemaker using a pre-charged tubing kit.
  
  
  • Must be 208-230V/60/1 (Connection to Icemaker), 208-230/60/3 (Connection to Icemaker).
  
  
  
  


• Ice Bin
  
  
  
  • Must be ¾” FPT Drain.
  
  
  
  

DIMENSIONS:

• Ice Machine:
  
  
  
  • Must be Width: 30”
  
  
  • Must be Depth: 24”
  
  
  • Must be Height: 32 7/8”
  
  
  
  


• Remote Condenser:
  
  
  
  • Must be Width: 62
  
  
  • Must be Depth: 21”
  
  
  • Must be Height: 45”
  
  
  • Must be Shipping Weight: 345 lbs.
  
  
  
  


• Ice Bin:
  
  
  
  • Must be Width: 48”
  
  
  • Must be Depth: 41”
  
  
  • Must be Height: 60 3/16”
  
  
  • Must be Shipping Weight: 315 lbs.
  
  
  
  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:

• Must have Certified trained product line maintenance facility within 20 miles installation site.


• Icemaker:
  
  
  
  • Must have three years: parts and labor warranty on the entire machine.
  
  
  • Must have five years: parts and labor warranty on evaporator.
  
  
  • Must have panels that are easily removed and all components accessible for service.
  
  
  
  


• Remote Condenser:
  
  
  
  • Must have three years: Parts & Labor on entire unit.
  
  
  • Must have five years: Parts on: air-cooled condenser coil.
  
  
  • Must have five years: Parts on; compressor.
  
  
  
  


• Ice Bin:
  
  
  
  • Must have five years: Parts & Labor
  
  
  
  

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have compatible ice storage bin.


• Must have compatible remote condenser.


• Ice Machine
  
  
  
  • Must have individual crescent cube.
  
  
  • Must have Stainless Steel Evaporator.
  
  
  • Must have Cycle Saver design.
  
  
  • Must have up to 1938 lbs. of ice production per 24 hrs.
  
  
  • Must have durable stainless-steel exterior.
  
  
  • Must be Protected by H-Guard Plus Antimicrobial Agent.
  
  
  • Must have EverCheck alert system.
  
  
  • Must have no heat, less noise.
  
  
  • Must have CFC/HFC free foam.
  
  
  • Must have Operating Limits: Ambient Temp Range 45 - 100°F, Water Temp Range 45-90°F, Water Pressure 10-113 PSIG.
  
  
  
  


• Remote Condenser
  
  
  
  • Must have Quiet operation.
  
  
  • Must be Improved efficiency: Energy saving.
  
  
  • Must be Weather resistant cabinet.
  
  
  • Must have Refrigerant Charge Amount: 7.1 oz.
  
  
  • Must have net weight: 171 lbs.
  
  
  • Must have ship weight: 206 lbs.
  
  
  • Must have Operating Limits: Ambient Temp Range -20° - 122°F
  
  
  
  


• Ice Bin
  
  
  
  • Must have ice storage capacity from 1148 lbs. to 1605 lbs.
  
  
  • Must be easy cleaning.
  
  
  • Must have foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation, in all bin walls and bottom, providing maximum ice preservation.
  
  
  • Must have Baffle design for increased ice accessibility.
  
  
  • Must have View windows for inspection and thermal break.
  
  
  • Must have Pouch style insulated door for limited condensation while providing maximum access and minimal spillage.
  
  
  • Must have 6” adjustable stainless-steel legs.
  
  
  • Must be Cubic Volume: 36.9 fl³.
  
  
  
  

POWER NEEDS

• Icemaker:
  
  
  
  • Must have Voltage range: 187-253V.
  
  
  
  


• Remote Condenser:
  
  
  
  • Must have Voltage range: 187-253V.
  
  
  
  

MATERIAL AND COLOR:

• Ice maker:

• Must have Stainless-steel exterior construction.


• Must be Protected by H-Guard Plus Antimicrobial Agent.

• Remote Condenser:
  
  
  
  • Must have weather resistant cabinet.
  
  
  
  


• Ice Bin:
  
  
  
  • Must be protected by H-Guard Plus Antimicrobial Agent.
  
  
  • Must have seamless polyethylene bin liner.
  
  
  
  

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1. Location: VA SORCC Bldg. 225A Warehouse, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy. White City, OR. 97503

Salient Characteristics have been included in this notice. The Government is accepting industry comment on the notice. Comments may or may not be incorporated, at the discretion of the Government.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated supply items are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Subrina Cantil at subrina.cantil@va.gov no later than Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at 3PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Company name

Address

Business size

Unique Entity ID Number

Point of contact name

Phone number

E-mail address

If the services are available on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract.

NAICS Code 312113 with a size standard of 750 Employees is applicable to this requirement. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to Subrina Cantil via e-mail.

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.

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