This is a solicitation for ice machine cleaning and sanitization services for the Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Offerors must submit quotes electronically by the specified due date and time. Key requirements include quarterly cleaning and sanitizing of 17 ice machines, adherence to manufacturer guidelines, and replacement of damaged parts. Offerors must be registered in SAM and possess a Unique Entity ID. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) evaluation preference, past performance, and price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email by May 21, 2026. Additional documents, including the Statement of Work and relevant FAR/VAAR clauses, are incorporated by reference.
The offer due date is May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by electronic funds transfer system for award management or by third party, and invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, with the following factors: Technical Capability, SDVOSB/VOSB Evaluation Preference, Past Performance, and Price.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a Unique Entity ID. For technical capability, offerors must demonstrate at least two years of successful experience maintaining, cleaning, and repairing ice machines with similar equipment and magnitude of inventory distribution.
The bid notice mentions that in the event of the contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with the DEI clause, the contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further government contracts.
A mandatory site visit will be held on May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT at the VA Central California Medical Center. Attendees must confirm attendance by emailing ***@***. *. * and copying ***@***. *. * no later than 10:00 AM PDT on March 31, 2026.
The bid notice states that product samples are not required for this solicitation.
The bid notice states that offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
The estimated total value of this acquisition is $12. 5 million.