The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for kitchen equipment under a total small business set-aside, suitable for businesses classified under NAICS code 332215, which covers metal kitchen cookware and utensils manufacturing. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ) for a one-time equipment contract at the Central Alabama Health Care System in Montgomery, AL, with a closing date for offers on July 14, 2026. Interested small businesses should direct all inquiries to the Contracting Officer and submit their responses via email, as direct contact with VA Medical Center employees is prohibited during the RFQ process.
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Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05/05-22-2024.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332215 with a small business size standard of 1000.
The Network Contracting Office 7 is seeking Kitchen Equipment at the Central Alabama Health Care System in Montgomery, AL.
You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (CO).
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332215– Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000.
The Nutrition and Food Service at the Central Alabama Health Care System, Montgomery, AL. This requirement is for a one-time equipment contract for Kitchen Equipment. All interested companies shall provide offer(s) in accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics NLT 7/14/2026 1:00PM closing date. All responses must be sent to Steven Timmons steven.timmons@va.gov email address. Please sign and send back SF1449 along with Capability Statement.
Period of Performance: July 27, 2026 – December 31, 2026
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8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY
CODE
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
UNRESTRICTED OR
SET ASIDE:
% FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
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12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ
IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO
CODE
16. ADMINISTERED BY
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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
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FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
UEI:
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PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
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UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)
30c. DATE SIGNED
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. NOV 2021)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
45
619-26-3-220-0701
36C24726Q0669
07-07-2026
Steven Timmons
N/A
07-14-2026
1:00pm
EDT
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity
501 Greene Street
Hatcher Building - Suite 2
Augusta GA 30901
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100
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332215
1000 Employees
N/A
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Alabama Health Care System
215 Perry Hill Road
Montgomery AL 36109
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity
501 Greene Street
Hatcher Building - Suite 2
Augusta GA 30901
Department of Veterans Affairs
FMS-VA-2 (101)
Financial Services Center
P.O. Box 149971
Austin TX 78714-9971
See CONTINUATION Page
Kitchen Equipment for the Central Alabama Health Care System
Montgomery, AL 36109. See Statement of work and salient
characteristics for specific information.
See CONTINUATION Page
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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS 5
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 5
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION 8
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDUL…
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