7320--Commercial Electric Fryer for BlackHills VA - Hot Springs Healthcare System

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{"description":"The Black Hills Health Care System (HCS) Hot Springs requires a commercial electric fryer and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed in the Draft Statement of work below. \nThis is a sources sought looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No awards of a contract will be made from this announcement.\nIf you are a vendor that can provide the requested information above and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information (to include your organization's Unique Entity Identifier number) with a description of proof of capability to: brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov on or before May 6th, 2026. Only emailed responses will be considered.\nAdditionally, please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this sources sought. Failure to respond to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. \n1.\nIdentify your organization's socio-economic category.\n2.\nIdentify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide, their socio-economic category and a letter showing that your organization is an authorized distributor for the requested supplies. \n3.\nFill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2). If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin.\n4.\nState whether any of the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.).\n5.\nAddress whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-121/subpart-A/subject-group-ECFR0fca5207262de47/section-121.406#p-121.406(b)).\n6.\nState if subcontracting is contemplated for this requirement, what percentage of the requirement will be subcontracted and for what tasks.\n7.\nProvide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery).\n \n*If applicable, VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.* \n *If applicable, VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items, will apply to the potential solicitation.*\n*If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses. *\n\n\nDRAFT Statement of Work (SOW)\nCommercial Electric Fryer Brand Name or Equal (Vulcan 1ER50DF)\n1.0 Introduction\nThis Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for purchasing a commercial electric fryer to support food service operations. The equipment must meet performance, safety, and consistency needs for high volume meal preparation.\n\nTable 1 Package Items Summary\nItem Number  \nNomenclature \nQuantity \nElectric Floor Fryer, Model # 1ER50DF \nVulcan, Free Standing Electric Floor Fryer with filtration system \n1 \n4 adjustable castors, 6 overall height \nCasters, Vulscr Set \n1 \n\n2.0 Scope\nThe Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and services necessary to deliver a fully functional commercial electric fryer. Work includes delivery, installation (if required), testing, and provision of documentation.\n\n3.0 Applicable Standards\nThe fryer must comply with the most current versions of:\n- UL 197, Commercial Cooking Appliances\n- NSF/ANSI Standard 4\n- OSHA electrical safety requirements\n- ENERGY STAR certification when applicable\n\n4.0 Requirements\n4.1 Brand Name or Equal Requirement\nThe basis of design for this procurement is the Vulcan Model 1ER50DF commercial electric fryer. Equal products will be considered if they meet or exceed all salient characteristics listed below.\n\n4.1.1 Brand Name\nVulcan Commercial Electric Fryer, Model 1ER50DF, or equal\n\n4.1.2 Salient Characteristics\n1 ea. Vulcan, 1ER50DF, Electric floor fryer with filtration system and (4) adjustable legs or equivalent:\nStainless steel cabinet and fry tank, 50 lb capacity, electric floor fryer \nNo larger than 15 ½ W, 34 3/8 D, 39 7/16 H\nTwin fry baskets/stainless steel mesh with plastic coated handles\nSolid state digital read temperature control with melt cycles. Adjustable temperature controls from 200 F to 390 F allowing for very consistent and precise controls. \n11/4 full port ball type drain valve\nBuilt-in filtering system, motor and pump to circulate frying compound (draining/cleaning). Stainless steel mesh filter screen. \nHands free oil return line connection. \nPush button switch to engage pump and motor. \nDrain valve interlock switch to turn off heating elements when draining oil or lifting heating elements during cleaning\n(4), 6 adjustable caters, (2) with brakes \nElectrical: 208V/60/3-ph, 17kW, 52.0 amps, NEMA 15-60P plug-in (if possible) \nVulcan brand preferred to promote consistency of current fryers at DOM and Fort Meade kitchens (current model at DOM and Fort Meade is 2ER50DF). \nFryer equipment to be compatible with Vulcan fryer filters that are purchased for current fryer equipment. \nConsistent operational use (cooking with standardized recipes and cleaning) with current fryer equipment (2ER50DF).\n4.1.3 Required Documentation for Equal Products\nOfferors must provide:\n- Manufacturer technical datasheet\n- Comparison showing compliance with salient characteristics\n- Certifications (UL, NSF)\n- Warranty documentation\n- Product cut sheet\n\n4.1.4 Determination of Equality\nThe Government will determine equality under FAR 52.211 6.\n\n4.2 Delivery\n- Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the designated facility.\n- Delivery required within 30 days ARO.\n- Contractor must coordinate delivery with receiving personnel.\nDelivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA NFS POC Ashley Horning (Office): 605-720-7396 to any attempts at delivery. Any item that has not been coordinated will be turned away and any additional charged will be the responsibility of the sender/transportation company. Vendor responsible for conducting a site visit to verify logistics and loading dock access/egress. \n \nHOT SPRINGS VA MEDICAL CENTER \nATTN: HOSPITAL KITCHEN, BUILDING 53 \n500 NORTH 5TH STREET  \nFORT MEADE, SD 57747 \n\n\n4.3 Installation (If Required)\n- Uncrate, position, and install equipment\n- Connect electrical service (if permitted)\n- Perform startup testing\n- Remove debris\n\n4.4 Training\nContractor shall train staff on:\n- Operation and safety\n- Preventive maintenance\n- Troubleshooting\n- Warranty procedures\n\n4.5 Documentation\nContractor must supply:\n- User and maintenance manuals\n- Warranty certificates\n- Parts lists\n- Service contact\n\n5.0 Performance Requirements\nThe fryer must:\n- Reach and maintain set temperature within tolerance\n- Operate safely with no leaks or faults\n- Support continuous high volume use\n\n6.0 Quality Assurance & Inspection\nGovernment personnel will inspect the fryer upon delivery and installation for:\n- Compliance with salient characteristics\n- Damage-free condition\n- Operational readiness\n\n7.0 Period of Performance\nOne time delivery and installation. Warranty obligations continue as specified.\n\n8.0 Deliverables\n- Brand name or equal fryer\n- Required accessories\n- All documentation\n- Installation and training (if applicable)\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0632 Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 333310 Classification Code: 7320 Response Deadline: 2026-05-06T17:00:00-05:00 Office Address: Saint Paul, MN Place of Performance: Hot Springs, SD, 57747 POC: Brian Whalen, brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov, 319-688-3754