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FIVE WELL HOT FOOD COUNTER
Issuing Agency:VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (Alabama)
Solicitation ID:sam_14133f9f11d34830927a097edd94d154
RFP Description
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside. The VA requires delivery of three (3) commercial-grade five-well hot food counters. The equipment must meet or exceed the mandatory salient characteristics listed below. Optional features are desirable and vendors are encouraged to indicate which optional features their products support.. All equipment offered must meet each of the following minimum requirements. Offers that do not meet all mandatory characteristics will not be considered: Countertop Construction: 14-gauge stainless steel countertop with five (5) die-stamped well openings. Hot Food Wells: Five (5) individual, thermostatically controlled hot food wells, each rated at 1,000 watts. Drainage System: Well drains plumbed to a common bottom valve to facilitate easy access and cleaning. Exterior Panels: Stainless steel front and end panels. Under-Storage: Convenient under-storage area. Mobility: Heavy-duty No less than 5-inch swivel casters with brakes (non-marking). Power Supply: Minimum 10-foot external cord and plug assembly, configurable for left or right-hand access. Quantity: Three (3) units Delivery Location: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, 3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404 Required Delivery Period: Within 3045 calendar days after contract award Installation/Demonstration: Vendor shall demonstrate equipment operation upon delivery
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Alabama. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (Alabama). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/8/2026.
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