Modular Meal Tray Assembly System

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
36C26026Q0700
NAICS
333310
PSC
7310
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 10, 2026
Response due
July 22, 2026
Place of performance
Tacoma, WA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Modular Meal Tray Assembly System for the American Lake VAMC in Tacoma, WA, under solicitation number 36C26026Q0700. This total small business set-aside opportunity falls under NAICS code 333310, which accommodates businesses with up to 1,000 employees. The procurement includes various components such as mobile carts, refrigerators, and training services. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that they will need to track the opportunity closely rather than submit a traditional bid.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

SUBJECT* Modular Meal Tray Assembly System GENERAL INFORMATION CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 98661 SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26026Q0700 RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-22-2026 16:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA ARCHIVE 14 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N SET-ASIDE SBA PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 7310 NAICS CODE* 333310 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Network Contracting Office 20 ATTN: V4CONT 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661 POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Nick Heintz Nicholas.Heintz@va.gov PLACE OF PERFORMANCE ADDRESS American Lake VAMC Nutrition & Food Services 9600 Veterans Drive Southwest Tacoma, WA 98493 POSTAL CODE COUNTRY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AGENCY’S URL URL DESCRIPTION AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS EMAIL DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of a modular system designed for health care food service that allows for seamless flow of a meal tray from hot food service through cold food assembly (see Salient Characteristics B.4) for the American Lake VAMC as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented in the attached Request for Quotes (RFQ). A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW FAR 12 will be used. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0700 and is attached. Meal Tray Assembly System shall include: Two Mobile Gravity Shelf Carts with 20 divider bars, 10 anti-falling devices, a storage box, 10 large storage bins with dividers, and 20 small storage bins with dividers Two Air Curtain Glass Door Pass-Thru Refrigerators with 5 refrigerator trays per unit Two Mobile Tray & Rack Dispensers Two Mobile Slider Tables with basket risers and a connector One Hot Food Server – 6-Wells with 2 menu holders One starter kit Training & implementation services Installation to include, Pre-site survey and Pre-installation electrical work The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026 This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Businesses and the associated NAICS Code 333310 has a small business size standard of 1000 Employees. The business has been verified pursuant to 13 CFR 121 and is so listed in the Small Business Administration https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Period of Performance will be 90 days ARO Service Location: American Lake VAMC 9600 Veterans Drive Southwest Tacoma, Washington, 98493 Award will be based upon price, technical & past performance in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 12. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions. Quotes must be emailed to Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov and received no later than 4pm PST on 07/22/2026. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to Nicholas.Heintz@va.gov. No late quotations will be accepted. PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO. 2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 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 EDWOSB 8(A) NAICS: SIZE STANDARD: 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE 12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 13b. RATING 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION RFQ IFB RFP 15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT: 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 SEE ADDENDUM 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 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 ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED. 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 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 72 663-26-4-9963-0034 36C26026Q0700 07-10-2026 Nick Heintz 509-434-2148 07-22-2026 16:00 PDT 36C260

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