7310--COMBI OVENS | 540-26-3-123-0010 (VA-26-00077683)

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The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined. SCOPE OF WORK -Vendor will provide all equipment necessary to meet the Statement of Work below. STATEMENT OF WORK PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS B.1 TO BE PROVIDED: The Louis A. Johnson VAMC is working, VA Project No. 540-370. The project includes renovation of the kitchen area of the hospital and will require the purchase of two (2) combi ovens equal to the specifications detailed below in salient characteristics. Specifications Please see below for salient characteristics. CHEF S COMBI 102G General Description 10-level all-in-one multifunctional cooking equipment: convection, steam cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, air frying, poaching, simmering, low temperature cooking, defrosting, regeneration, holding. Advanced cooking technologies for premium cooking results with powerful heating elements, humidity sensor-controlled climate regulation, high-performance dehumidification, controlled even heat distribution and humidifying function. Exterior Dimensions Combi: 42.36"H x 41.02"W x 41.06"D. Capacity Twenty (20) 12" x 20" hotel pans or Ten (10) 18"x 26" full sheet pans Voltage 120v/60/1-ph, 0.6kW, 5.8 amps Standard Features GlobalOS offers fast, intuitive control with a powerful processor and customizable interface tailored to each user s needs. CombiClimateControl delivers even heat, fresh steam, and powerful dehumidification for perfect results even with full loads. AutoClimate supports the user during manual cooking. It sets the appropriate cooking climate based on the cabinet temperature set by the user, if desired. Chef'sGuide delivers consistent results just set your goal, and it adjusts the cooking climate automatically. Manual tweaks are always possible. MenuMix syncs cooking times across levels, alerts users when to load items, and ensures everything finishes together. Mixed menus can be saved for reuse. CombiCare automates cleaning with customizable programs, using solid cleaner tabs and care sticks for descaling. It leaves the oven hygienic and limescale-free. 2-year parts and labor and 5-year limited steam generator warranty. * ENERGY STAR Certified Operation Capacitive 10" HD Touchscreen usable with gloves. Easy smartphone-like operation such as dragging, swiping, widgets, tutorials, etc. High-performance processor for responsive operation. Customization of the user interface to show or hide features for individual cooking preferences, with different languages. Creation of individual user profiles with optional PIN-codes. Easy-to-read screen content due to structured and large display of essential information. Loading and removal requests due to an energy-saving LED system, color display, and illuminated control button. Device status displayed via the illuminated control button visible from a distance. Clear indications of oven's operation status, such as: preheating, loading, unloading, and dynamic animations. Audible prompts and visual messages when user action is required. Extensive search function including all cooking paths, application examples and settings. Ability to apply filters and sort the search. Quick access to help and settings. Contextual help always shows current help content for the displayed screen content. Start the help file to check application example. Fast setting of desired temperature due to quick temperature selection menu. Fast adding of additional cooking time due to quick time selection menu. Top 12 favorites to ensure quick access to frequently used cooking methods. Time can be set to display in 12- or 24-hour format. Digital temperature display can be set to °C or °F, displays target and actual values. Humidity and time of cooking are digitally displayed; displays both target and actual values. Time setting is displayed in seconds, minutes, and hours. Sleep mode and an intermediate sleep mode for extended cycles, such as overnight cooking. Automatic Cooking Functions Even energy distribution in the cooking cabinet is achieved by a controlled air distribution system with reversing fan wheel. Cooks with automatic control and adapts the cooking parameters to ensure optimum cooking results, regardless of product size or load. Automatic adaption of the cooking climate depending on the cooking temperature set. Setting the desired cooking result by determining the browning level, degree of cooking and product size. Load detection and adaption of the cooking parameters to ensure reproducible cooking quality independent from load quantity. Monitors and calculates the browning level based on the Maillard reaction. Controlled multi-level cooking with a timer for each level. Display of dishes that can be cooked together. Planning and recipe storage of mixed loads to ensure a standardized production process with consistent and reliable results. Core temperature positioning detection with user notification in case of incorrect positioning. Core temperature assistant for selecting the correct core temperature depending on the food to be cooked. Automatic proofing of baked goods. Intuitive and individual programming of an unlimited number of cooking recipes with an unlimited number of drag-and-drop steps. Easily transfer cooking recipes to other cooking systems via secure cloud connection or via USB. Degraded mode will provide a continuous convection cooking screen, whatever the breakdown (except system electrical failure), a malfunction button, etc., to complete the cooking cycle. Adaptive Speed Fan: Features 4 standard levels of fan speed, one maximum level, and automatically reduces the speed by half after 2 hours, while maintaining optimum performance. Cooking Functions Three cooking modes: Convection: hot air from 80-575°F Steam: from 90-270°F (hot steam from 213-270°F) Combination of hot air and steam: from 80-575°F Maximum cooking temperature of 575°F with automatic adjustment designed for high quality results and reliability. Powerful heating elements for brief heat-up times and fast compensation of the temperature drop during full loads or a la carte operation. Highly effective steam generator to provide maximum steam saturation with hygienic fresh steam even below 212°F. High power steam for special steam applications such as dumplings. Humidifying function for outstanding baking results, fluffy crumb toppings, and shiny crust. Percentage-accurate humidity setting and control from 0-100%. Percentage-accurate measurement of the humidity below 212°F for low temperature cooking. High performance dehumidification to ensure best possible evenness and crispness, even with large food quantities. Degree-accurate control of cooking cabinet temperature. Five adjustable air speeds. Fast cooling of the cabinet by air or water with door closed. Core temperature probe with three measuring points. Optional external (USB) core temperature probe with six measuring points for soft or very small cooking products. Delta-T mode cooking mode. Automatically pre-selected start time with changeable date and time. Cleaning and Care Automatic cleaning and care system of the cooking cabinet and steam generator, independent of water pressure. The cleaning process consists of four efficient wash cycles and one rinse cycle, reducing resource consumption while ensuring optimal cleaning. Automatic cleaning and removal of limescale deposits within the steam generator during the cleaning cycle. Multiple programs to target the specific level of desired cleanliness. Ultrafast rinsing in only six minutes for practically uninterrupted, hygienic production. Usage of solid cleaning tablets and care sticks to ensure easy operation. Advanced limescale management includes regular steam generator flushing and real-time detection of limescale level, ensuring optimal operation. Inside and outside material: stainless steel ASTM 304, seamless hygienic cooking cabinet with rounded corners to optimize air flow. Glass and stainless steel surfaces allow easy external cleaning…