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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 top iCombi on a
stand or counter, 100 miles (200 round trip) included. (Do not use
for Combi Duo, See attached installation flyer for details) THIS
ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)
0001AE
Rational
8720.2554US
Install Kit
0001AF
Rational
1900.1159US
Water Filtration Single Cartridge System, for any
single combi model, or XS & half size Combi Duos, or iVario
includes: (1) single head with pressure gauge, R95 CLX filter & (1)
filter installation kit
0001AG
Rational
9999.2271
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, additional
installation cost for a RATIONAL Water Filter System is available
when purchased with Certified Installation of RATIONAL unit THIS
ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET) The RATIONAL Water Filtration Systems helps provide
consistent high quality water to your RATIONAL cooking systems.
The patented carbon block technology reduces the effects of
sediment, chloramines, and chlorine while delivering the
required flow rates. All public water systems using surface water and most
ground water systems treat with either chlorine/chloramine or
chlorine dioxide (EPA will allow levels as high as 4ppm safe for
drinking water, exceeding our maximum level of .2ppm. Chloride concentrations above 80ppm can cause corrosion.
RATIONAL Water Filtration does NOT reduce chloride
0001AH
Rational
56.01.535
Active Green Cleaner Tabs, for all iCombi Pro/Classic,
150 pieces/bucket (minimum order quantity 2 ea, unless ordered
with a unit) (NET)
0001AI
Rational
56.00.562
Care Tabs, bucket of 150 packets for all iCombi
Pro/Classic models and Self Cooking Center® units from 10/2008,
with Care Control Serial SG, SH or SI series (minimum order
quantity: 2pcs, unless ordered with a unit) (NET)
0001AJ
Rational
60.31.090
Stand I Stationary Oven Stand, 27 1/2"H, all sides open,
stainless steel construction, for iCombi 6 and 10 full size
Classic/Pro
0001AK
Rational
6010.2101
Gastronorm Grid Shelf, 2/1 size, 25 5/8" x 20 7/8",
stainless steel
0002
Rational
LM100GG
RATIONAL Model No. ICP 20 FULL NG 208/240V 1 PH (LM100GG)
(CG1GRRA.0000245) iCombi Pro® 20 Full Size Combi Oven, natural
gas, (20) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (40) 12" x 20" steam pan or (20) 2/1
GN pan capacity, mobile oven rack & (10) 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,
303,500 BTU, 208/240v/60Hz/1 ph, 6 ft. cord, 2.2 kW, CE, IPX5,
cCSAus, NSF, ENERGY STAR ®
0002AA
Rational
Parts, and Labor Warranty
2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty
0002AB
Rational
CAP Chef Assistance Program
CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts
4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel,
no charge
0002AC
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)
0002AD
Rational
9999.2212
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each gas floor iCombi, 100 miles (200 round trip) included. (See attached installation flyer for details) THIS ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)
0002AE
Rational
8720.1561US
Installation Kit, for gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 102G (208 240/60Hz/1ph); gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 201G (120/60Hz/1ph); gas
iCombi/SCC/CMP 202G (208 240/60Hz/1ph) THIS ITEM IS NONDISCOUNTABLE,
USA ONLY (NET)
0002AF
Rational
1900.1159US
Water Filtration Single Cartridge System, for any single combi model, or XS & half size Combi Duos, or iVario includes: (1) single head with pressure gauge, R95 CLX filter & (1)
filter installation kit
0002AG
Rational
9999.2271
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, additional installation cost for a RATIONAL Water Filter System is available when purchased with Certified Installation of RATIONAL unit THIS ITEM IS NON-DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET) The RATIONAL Water Filtration Systems helps provide
consistent high quality water to your RATIONAL cooking systems.
The patented carbon block technology reduces the effects of
sediment, chloramines, and chlorine while delivering the required flow rates. All public water systems using surface water and most
ground water systems treat with either chlorine/chloramine or
chlorine dioxide (EPA will allow levels as high as 4ppm safe for
drinking water, exceeding our maximum level of .2ppm. Chloride concentrations above 80ppm can cause corrosion.
RATIONAL Water Filtration does NOT reduce chloride
0002AH
Rational
56.01.535
Active Green Cleaner Tabs, for all iCombi Pro/Classic,
150 pieces/bucket (minimum order quantity 2 ea, unless ordered
with a unit) (NET)
0002AI
Rational
56.00.562
Care Tabs, bucket of 150 packets for all iCombi Pro/Classic models and Self Cooking Center® units from 10/2008, with Care Control Serial SG, SH or SI series (minimum order quantity: 2pcs, unless ordered with a unit) (NET)
0002AJ
Rational
6010.2101
Gastronorm Grid Shelf, 2/1 size, 25 5/8" x 20 7/8",
stainless steel
0003
Rational
LM100GE
RATIONAL Model No. ICP 20 FULL E 208/240V 3 PH (LM100GE)
(CG1ERRA.0000227) iCombi Pro® 20 Full Size Combi Oven, electric,
(20) 18" x 26" sheet pan or (40) 12" x 20" steam pan or (20) 2/1 GN
pan capacity, mobile oven rack & (10) 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, 188.5/163.3 amps, 67.9 kW, IPX5, UL, cULus,
NSF, ENERGY STAR ®
0003AA
Rational
Parts and Labor Warranty
2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty
0003AB
Rational
CAP Chef Assistance Program
CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts
4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel,
no charge
0003AC
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)
0003AD
Rational
9999.2202
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each electric floor iCombi, 100 miles (200 roundtrip) included. (See attached installation flyer for details) THIS
ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)
0003AE
Rational
8720.1564US
Installation Kit, for electric 20 full size
(240/60Hz/3ph) THIS ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)
0003AF
Rational
1900.1159US
Water Filtration Single Cartridge System, for any single combi model, or XS & half size Combi Duos, or iVario includes: (1) single head with pressure gauge, R95 CLX filter & (1)
filter installation kit
0003AG
Rational
9999.2271
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, additional installation cost for a RATIONAL Water Filter System is available when purchased with Certified Installation of RATIONAL unit THIS ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET) The RATIONAL Water Filtration Systems helps provide consistent high quality water to your RATIONAL cooking systems. The patented carbon block technology reduces the effects of sediment, chloramines, and chlorine while delivering the
required flow rates.
0003AH
Rational
56.01.535
Active Green Cleaner Tabs, for all iCombi Pro/Classic,
150 pieces/bucket (minimum order quantity 2 ea, unless ordered
with a unit) (NET)
0003AI
Rational
56.00.562
Care Tabs, bucket of 150 packets for all iCombi Pro/Classic models and Self Cooking Center® units from 10/2008, with Care Control Serial SG, SH or SI series (minimum order quantity: 2pcs, unless ordered with a unit) (NET)
0003AJ
Rational
60.22.490
Mobile Oven Rack, type 20 full size Pro/Classic, (20) 24"x 20" pan capacity, 2 1/2" spacing
(Grid Shelves sold separately)
0003AK
Rational
6015.1165
Gastronorm Perforated Steam Pan, 1/1 size, 12 3/4" x
20 7/8", 2 1/2" deep, stainless steel
0004
Rational
LM100EG
RATIONAL Model No. ICP 10 FULL NG 208/240V 1 PH (LM100EG)
(CE1GRRA.0000240) iCombi Pro® 10 Full Size Combi Oven, natural
gas, (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, 152,000 BTU, 208/240v/60Hz/1 ph, 6 ft.
cord, 1.5 kW, CE, IPX5, cCSAus, NSF, ENERGY STAR ®
0004AA
Rational
Parts and Labor Warranty
2 years parts and labor, 5 years steam generator warranty
0004AB
Rational
CAP Chef Assistance Program
CAP Chef Assistance Program, a RATIONAL certified Chef conducts
4 hours/location specialized application training with personnel,
no charge
0004AC
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)
0004AD
Rational
9999.2211
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, new certified installation for each individual gas table top iCombi on a stand or counter, 100 miles (200 round trip) included. (Do not use for
Combi Duo, See attached installation flyer for details) THIS ITEM
IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET)
0004AE
Rational
8720.1561US
Installation Kit, for gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 102G (208
240/60Hz/1ph); gas iCombi/SCC/CMP 201G (120/60Hz/1ph); gas
iCombi/SCC/CMP 202G (208 240/60Hz/1ph) THIS ITEM IS NONDISCOUNTABLE,
USA ONLY (NET)
0004AF
Rational
56.01.535
Active Green Cleaner Tabs, for all iCombi Pro/Classic,
150 pieces/bucket (minimum order quantity 2 ea, unless ordered
with a unit) (NET)
0004AG
Rational
56.00.562
Care Tabs, bucket of 150 packets for all iCombi Pro/Classic models and Self Cooking Center® units from 10/2008, with Care Control Serial SG, SH or SI series (minimum order quantity: 2pcs, unless ordered with a unit) (NET)
0004AH
Rational
1900.1159US
Water Filtration Single Cartridge System, for any single combi model, or XS & half size Combi Duos, or iVario includes: (1) single head with pressure gauge, R95 CLX filter & (1)
filter installation kit
0004AI
Rational
9999.2271
RCI RATIONAL Certified Installation, additional installation cost for a RATIONAL Water Filter System is available when purchased with Certified Installation of RATIONAL unit THIS ITEM IS NON DISCOUNTABLE, USA ONLY (NET) The RATIONAL Water Filtration Systems helps provide consistent high quality water to your RATIONAL cooking systems.
The patented carbon block technology reduces the effects of
sediment, chloramines, and chlorine while delivering the
required flow rates.
0004AJ
Rational
60.31.090
Stand I Stationary Oven Stand, 27 1/2"H, all sides open,
stainless steel construction, for iCombi 6 and 10 full size
Classic/Pro
0005
Rational
Planned Maintenance Service Plans
0005AA
Rational
Level 1- Labor only Annual Service
1 planned PM visit/year/unit
PM report after each visit
Parts not included
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AB
Rational
Level 1- Labor only Biannual (Semi-Annual)
2 planned PM/ visits/year/unit
(includes 1 annual OEM checklist visit + 1 intermediate PM check)
PM report after each visit
Parts not included
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AC
Rational
Level 1- Labor only
Quarterly
4 planned PM visits/year/unit (includes 1 annual OEM checklist visit + 3 intermediate PM checks)
PM report after each visit
Parts not included
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AD
Rational
Level 2- Labor + Parts
Annual
Includes Level 1 plus Parts allowance (NTE $3,000 per plan year) for parts required to complete planned maintenance and minor corrective actions identified during service (e.g., hoses, O-rings, gaskets, door seals, and other OEM-recommended wear items as applicable
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AE
Rational
Level 2- Labor + Parts
Biannual
Includes Level 1 plus Parts allowance (NTE $3,000 per plan year) for parts required to complete planned maintenance and minor corrective actions identified during service (e.g., hoses, O-rings, gaskets, door seals, and other OEM-recommended wear items as applicable
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AF
Rational
Level 2- Labor + Parts
Quarterly
Includes Level 1 plus Parts allowance (NTE $3,000 per plan year) for parts required to complete planned maintenance and minor corrective actions identified during service (e.g., hoses, O-rings, gaskets, door seals, and other OEM-recommended wear items as applicable
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AG
Rational
Level 3- Labor +Parts + Corrective (Unplanned) Visits
Annual
Includes Level 2, plus:
Up to Two (2) corrective/unplanned maintenance visits per plan year, as requested by the VA, to address unexpected issues outside routine PM.
Corrective visits include labor and parts, and draw from the Level 2 NTE parts allowance unless the VA requests a separate CLIN for corrective parts.
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AH
Rational
Level 3- Labor +Parts + Corrective (Unplanned) Visits
Biannual
Includes Level 2, plus:
Up to Two (2) corrective/unplanned maintenance visits per plan year, as requested by the VA, to address unexpected issues outside routine PM.
Corrective visits include labor and parts, and draw from the Level 2 NTE parts allowance unless the VA requests a separate CLIN for corrective parts.
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AI
Rational
Level 3- Labor +Parts + Corrective (Unplanned) Visits
Quarterly
Includes Level 2, plus:
Up to Two (2) corrective/unplanned maintenance visits per plan year, as requested by the VA, to address unexpected issues outside routine PM.
Corrective visits include labor and parts, and draw from the Level 2 NTE parts allowance unless the VA requests a separate CLIN for corrective parts.
Vendor will coordinate any warranty issues
0005AJ
Rational
Filters
Purchase & replace
Annual
1 filter change (labor) with PM
0005AK
Rational
Filters
Purchase & replace
Biannual
2 filter changes (labor) with PM
0005AL
Rational
Filters
Purchase & replace
Quarterly
4 filter changes (labor) with PM
0005AM
Rational
Unplanned service visits
additional unplanned service visits during regular business hours
0005AN
Rational
Software
Software update checks/updates
0005AO
Rational
Emergency visits
Emergency/After-hours/weekend visits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Rational iCombi® Pro Combi Ovens or equal as listed above which meet all the salient characteristics listed below. Vendors may offer any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products offered in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may offer any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor s pricing volume with a quantity of zero. Vendors shall provide descriptive literature which will be used to thoroughly evaluate each proposal to determine the extent to which it meets the Salient Characteristics (SCs) listed in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Vendors are required to complete the highlighted area on the SCs Chart located on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document listing the location where compliance to the SCs can be found. The chart must be included with the vendor s submission. Offers which do not include this complete chart will not be considered for award.
CLIN s 0001, 0002, 0003, and 0004 apply to SCs 1-10, CLIN 0001AA, 0002AA, 0003AA, and 0004AA apply to SC 7. CLIN 0001AC-AF, 0002AC-AF, 0003AC-AG, 0004AC-AG apply to SC 11.
SC #
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Page # Where SC is Found in Technical Literature
SC 1
Must include an integrated intelligent cooking system with temperature probe included
Literature Review
SC 2
Must perform steaming, convection and a combination of steam and convection functions.
Literature Review
SC3
Must have a temperature range of 90°F up to 550°F
Literature Review
SC 4
Must be Energy Star Rated
Literature Review
SC 5
Must have programmable cool-down capability, safe steam venting system and locking door
Literature Review
SC 6
Oven shall include an integrated cleaning program.
Literature Review
SC 7
Warranty: Minimum of 1-year parts and labor warranty, 1 year steam generator warranty
Literature Review
SC 8
10-20 E/G models: Must hold minimum of (10) 18 x 26 generic full size sheet pans or (20) 12 x 20 steam pans on Mobile Oven Rack
20-20 E/G models: Must hold minimum of (20) 18 x 26 generic full size sheet pans or (40) 12 x 20 steam pans on Mobile Oven Rack
Literature Review
SC 9
Must provide both gas and electric configurations for 10-20 E/G models and 20-20 E/G models.
Literature Review
SC 10
Must be capable of temperature monitoring and recording.
Literature Review
SC 11
Must provide Brand Specific Certified installation to include a pre-installation site visit to evaluate proper connections for gas, electric, drain, and water.
Literature Review
SC 12
Must provide water filtration system.
Literature Review
SC 13
Must provide annual service plans
Literature Review
SC 14
Must provide post warranty support
Literature Review
SC 15
Must provide preventative maintenance services
Literature Review
Quality/Construction features and functions of the offered device will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:
Quality/Construction
Terms and conditions of Warranty
Terms and conditions of Warranty of steam generator
Durability
Service Maintenance Options features and functions of the equipment offered will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:
Service Maintenance Options
Terms and conditions of Maintenance plans
Service and response time
Number of Certified vendors who can perform service and maintenance locally
Electrical and Plumbing Specifications features and functions of the equipment offered will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:
Electrical and Plumbing Specifications
Electrical Connections options
Plumbing Connections options
Installation and Configuration features and functions of the equipment offered will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:
Installation and Configuration Options
Configuration Options
Equipment Dimensions
User Interface features and ease of use
Availability and modes of Training
Accessories (i.e. grid shelves, cleaning products)
Safety features and functions of the equipment offered will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:
Safety Features
Alarms or alerts
Self-testing features
Cooking Modes/Options
Cleaning Modes/Ease of Cleaning
Programmability/Pre-Programed Options
Lighting Options
The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice.
