4110--Blast Chiller

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a roll-in blast chiller/freezer and its accessories for the Nutrition and Food Service Department at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The contractor will be responsible for delivering, installing, and testing the equipment, as well as providing training to the end users. The blast chiller must meet specific salient characteristics and functions, including a minimum chill capacity of 360 lbs from 160°F to 38°F within 90 minutes and a minimum freeze capacity of 216 lbs from 160°F to 0°F within 240 minutes. • The blast chiller must be a roll-in cabinet designed to accept one trolley with approximate capacity of 31" W x 38" D x 73.5" H. • The unit must include a 7" LCD touch screen controller with Quick Start and A La Carte functionality and programmable operation. • The cabinet must include insulated panels with camlock assembly, stainless steel interior and exterior, and a total of three food probes. • The contractor must provide a minimum three-year parts and labor warranty on the cabinet. • The contractor must comply with all VA, local facility, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.