7320--Delivery and Storage Cabinets

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 333241 - Food Product Machinery Manufacturing / PSC 7320 Kitchen Equipment and Appliances. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The purpose of this contract is to replace the facility s aging tray delivery carts with Aladdin Temp Rite s Tray Delivery Cart (Model SC16S 525D) or equal. A total of nine (9) carts are required. These units will be used to deliver meals to patients and to return soiled trays back to Nutrition and Food Services for cleaning and redistribution. Brand Name Item: Item: Aladdin Temp Rite Tray Delivery Cart (SC16S 525D) Manufacturer: Aladdin Temp Rite Model Number: SC16S 525D Quantity: 9 Description: SC Cart, 16 tray, side load design, 5.25" tray spacing, 5" casters, equipped with drain. Salient Characteristics: Must have Interior stainless steel welded tube frame Must have Contemporary door design with full length handles Must have Adjustable stainless steel tray ladders with 2 inch slides Must be Compatible with 14 ×18 , 15 ×20 , 15 ×21.5 , 15.3 ×21.5 , and Convect Rite 3 trays Must accommodate 5.25 tray spacing Must have Lift and turn style floor drain Must have Four 5" non marking casters: 2 swivel and 2 fixed with brake Must have Non marking corner bumpers Must have Full 270° door swing Must be Transport and vibration tested to IEC 60068 2 64 standards Must have Caster size: 5" Must have Cart weight: 215 lbs or Less If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, you MUST provide the information indicated below OR your intent, interest to participation, and information provided will not be considered as valid for research purposes. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor...