7310--NX EQ Combi Oven (VA-26-00041205)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 25 The purpose of this amendment is to: Update the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) reference in the second paragraph (page 2) of the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice from FAC 2024-07, dated August 29, 2024, to FAC 2026-01, dated March 13, 2026. Remove FAR clause 52.211-6 (page 2 and page 4) from the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Clause was removed since the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) now has it as Reserved Remove FAR clause 52.212-3 (page 3) and FAR clause 52.212-5 (page 4) from the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Clauses were removed since the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) now has them as Reserved . Update the Questions response due date under Requirement Description (page 4) of the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice from April 22, 2026 to April 27, 2026. Revise the Salient Characteristics Chart (page 20 and page 21) of the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Update the Questions response due date on Attachment D (page 10) of the initial Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice from April 22, 2026 to April 27, 2026. Solicitation Number: 36C10X26R0019 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10X26R0019 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated 13 March 2026. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Combi Ovens to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Gas or Electric Combi Ovens are thermally insulated chambers used in cooking for warming, cooking, and baking food, typically fueled by either natural gas or electricity. Food service ovens have thermostatic controls, which turn the oven on and off and select the temperature at which the oven will operate, and, usually, a timer. Food service ovens may have complex, computer-based controls allowing a wide variety of operating modes. They may be freestanding or countertop units. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded as a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Offers shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing: 6240 Code: 7310 FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT and the associated size standard is 500 employees. This procurement action is issued as Full and Open. This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Rational® brand name or equal COMBI OVEN and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ COMBI OVEN. All interested companies shall provide an offer for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ COMBI OVEN and paragraph 2 below. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda (ATTACHMENT D) to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda (ATTACHMENT D) also applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached (ATTACHMENT D). All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an offer. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 9:00 AM ET on April 27, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Michael Andrews at Michael.Andrews6@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. Offers are due via email by 9:00 AM ET on May 5, 2026, to Contract Specialist, Michael Andrews at Michael.Andrews6@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. 1. SCOPE OF WORK The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program has identified the COMBI OVEN product line as a candidate for inclusion in the National Equipment Catalog (NEC). This will be accomplished via the awarding of a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single award Requirements contract. Combi Ovens are thermally insulated chambers used in cooking for warming, cooking, and baking food, typically fueled by either natural gas or electricity. Food service ovens have thermostatic controls, which turn the oven on and off and select the temperature at which the oven will operate, and, usually, a timer. Food service ovens may have complex, computer-based controls allowing a wide variety of operating modes. They may be freestanding or countertop units. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Combi Ovens to be used by cooks throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter to indicate that each product is being offered as an equal product to the Rational iCombi® Pro and Combi Oven. For each equal product, the Offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The Offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the Offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Finally, the quoter must be authorized by the OEM to perform installation, annual service, post-warranty support, preventive maintenance services and repairs. Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description 0001 Rational LM100EE RATIONAL Model No. ICP 10 FULL E 208/240V 3 PH (LM100EE) (CE1ERRA.0000221) iCombi Pro® 10 Full Size Combi Oven, electric, (10) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (20) 12" x 20" steam pan or (10) 2/1 GN pan capacity, (5) stainless steel grids included, intelligent cooking system with (4) assistants; iDensityControl, iCookingSuite, iProductionManager, & iCareSystem, (6) operating modes, (5) cooking methods, (3) manual operating modes, 85° to 572°F temperature range, quick clean, care control, eco mode, 6 point core temperature probe, retractable hand shower, Ethernet interface, Wi Fi enabled, 208/240v/60Hz/3 ph, 103.8/90.0 amps, 37.4 kW, CE, IPX5, UL, cULus, NSF, ENERGY STAR ® 0001AA Rational Parts and Labor Warranty 2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty 0001AB Rational CAP Chef Assistance Program CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts 4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel, no charge 0001AC Rational 9999.2002 Pre Installation, Site Consultation, provides an installation consultation to ensure the site has proper space and connections for gas, electric, drain & water, one (1) Consultation is needed for every four (4) cooking systems, add in one (1) kitchen , includes 100 miles (200 miles round trip). (see attached installation flyer for details) THIS ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET) 0001AD Rational 9999.2201 RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each individual electric table…