Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources to fulfill an ice and water dispenser requirement. The dispenser must have a 25 or 50 lb ice storage capacity, be a removable air- or water-cooled ice machine with up to 425 lb daily production of popular Chewblet ice, and have various other features such as Quiet Night sleep mode and Agion silver-based antimicrobial protection. The contractor must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and must provide a quote that includes the offeror's best terms from a price standpoint. The Government will evaluate offers based on price alone and will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government.
Key features and requirements of the ice and water dispenser include:
* 25 or 50 lb ice storage capacity
* Removable air- or water-cooled ice machine with up to 425 lb daily production of popular Chewblet ice
* Quiet Night sleep mode
* Agion silver-based antimicrobial protection
* One-hand lever or SensorSAFE infrared ice dispense
* Easy-to-remove panels for accessibility to all components
* Stainless steel evaporator and auger for long life
* Meets Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier 2 specifications
* R404a refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential
* Continuous ice making process that uses less electricity
* Frame and exterior cabinets made of stainless steel with accent trim
* Poly drain pan, grille, and dispenser lid that are corrosion-resistant
* Secured top lid
* Fully assembled and installs with three easy connections – electric, water, and drain
* Warranty with 3 years parts and labor, and 5 years compressor parts