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The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information for preventive maintenance services for ice machines at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System. This RFI is for market research only, with no awards to be made. Interested parties should provide details on their capabilities to perform semi-annual maintenance in compliance with OEM standards.
Ice Machine Preventive Maintenance Service Oklahoma City VA Health Care System VA Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK. 73104 BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) Ice Machine Preventive Maintenance Services in accordance with the terms and conditions stated within this abbreviated Performance Work Statement (PWS). The subsequent solicitation is planned to be a Base with Four possible Option Year(s) Contract. This is a Request for Information (RFI) Only for Market Research purposes, no Award will be made from this RFI. INSPECTION SERVICES: General: The purpose of this contract is to provide the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System with comprehensive preventative maintenance and cleaning services for its inventory of ice machines. The facility has a fleet of 54 individual ice machine units requiring semi-annual maintenance per each unit s OEM and the hospital s infection control management plan. LOCATIONS: OKC VA Medical Center 921 NE 13th street OKC OK 73104 Lawton Main 4303 Pitman St. Ft Sill OK 73503 SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES: The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, and other supplies needed to complete all required maintenance, testing, inspections, and cleaning in accordance with each machine s OEM. The contractor shall be expected to perform contracted services onsite at the VA medical centers listed. The VA medical facility will not provide any materials, parts, or tools to the contractor; the VA will only provide a space for the contractor to perform the preventative maintenance services within the Engineering shops on an incremental basis. Work shall not be performed at the same location where each ice machine sits throughout the facility. The contractor shall be expected to go to each respective ice machine location and move it to the designated location within the Engineering shops to perform maintenance so that no interruptions occur throughout the facility. In addition to performing maintenance on each of the ice machines, the contractor shall be expected to maintain a detailed log showing clearly when each unit s preventative maintenance was performed, the locations that the unit was placed back in the facility, and the next due date for maintenance/cleaning based on a semi-annual interval. The documentation that the contractor keeps must be in two forms. First, a hard copy log showing the dates completed with each respective technician s handwriting (do not pencil whipped). Second, a digital Excel file showing the current inventory of ice machines and their respective locations. Upon completion of each PM interval, the contractor shall be expected to remove any old stickers from each individual ice machine before placing the new PM sticker on the unit in a clearly visible location. The PM sticker must indicate with no ambiguity as to when the next due date is for the unit s PM. Sticker dates must adhere to the following formats: DAY-MONTH-YEAR (e.g., 15-MAR-2026). The contractor s preventative maintenance program shall include, but not limited to, the following actions during each semi-annual service: Vacuum/brush dust and lint on condenser coils to maintain efficiency Clean and sanitize ice scoops for proper hygiene Wipe dispensers, buttons, doors, drip trays and bin exterior using hospital-grade disinfectants Apply suitable sanitizing cleaning solution (e.g., Follett Solution A) to remove mineral buildup Use a mild, manufacturer-approved detergent and warm water to scrub interior components (e.g., bin walls, scoop holder, ice chute) Apply suitable descaling solution to remove chemical build ups Rinse with sanitizer solution (e.g., Follett Solution B) as per guidelines Empty ice container bin and dispose of leftover ice do not refreeze or reintroduce to machine Rinse thoroughly with potable water to remove residue (allow drying before producing fresh ice and discard first batch after cleaning to ensure no sanitizer remains) Ensure procedures include water line inspection, filter replacement, mechanical parts check, and adherence to infection-control standards Use no-touch dispensers when possible; discourage hand contact with ice Maintain detailed records of maintenance to support infection prevention audits In addition to the digital and hard copy deliverable, the preventative maintenance report shall cite each individual OEM s maintenance requirements/recommendations to ensure that the minimum baseline services are provided to the VA. The digital report shall be provided to the VA following each 6-month service increment. The document shall show the specific date PMs were completed, the dates printed on the PM sticker, the name of the technician who performed the service, and the VA representative reviewed the work. Again, all PM stickers must be placed on an easily visible spot on the unit. Oklahoma City VA Medical Center Model # Serial # PMI # DCM-270BAH-OS B15856E 635 EE51926 DCM-270BAH K00085M 635 EE76339 DCM-270BAH K05317K NO PMI DCM-270BAH D23425J 635 EE58448 DCM-270BAH K03463A 635 EE71889 DCM-270BAH C09960K 635 EE54220 DCM-270BAH H27660H 635 EE69229 DCM-270BAH C09964K 635 EE54219 DCM-270BAF J02735L 365 EE26665 DCM-270BAF D23650K 635 EE59137 DCM-270BAH K05529L 635 EE76186 DCM-270BAH A02037A 635 EE49474 DCM-270BAH F00195H 635 EE62142 DCM-450BWE E10368L 635 EE21374 DCM-500BAH V31313G 635 EE48315 DCM-270BAH T26053G 635 EE40996 DCM-240BAE G02439A 635 EE23124 DCM-270BAH D12665G 635 EE57481 F-330BAH A01459E 635 EE50589 F-330BAH A01653H 635 EE51138 F-330BAH A01454E 635 EE50590 DCM-500BAF M03820D 635 EE28294 DCM-500BAH V116814M 635 EE49473 DCM-270BAH S01618B 635 EE33726 DCM 270BAH J0126H 635 EE70431 DCM-270BAH D02447F 635 EE56369 DCM -270BAH N04542J 635 EE29335 DCM-270BAH B05398B 635 EE81791 DCM-270BAH C08700E 635 EE53470 F-330BAH A01588F 635 EE50588 KM-520MAJ J04811G 635EE80173 KM-520MAJ J04821G 635EE80172 DCM-450BWE C10066L 635 EE19926 DCM-270BAH V20892H 635 EE48837 DCM-4240BAH J02746L 635 EE26666 DCM-240BAH E00914A 635 EE53839 DCM-270BAH K00076M 635 EE76340 DCM-270BAH C09967K 635 EE54221 DCM-500BAH V31396H 635 EE48838 DCM-450BWE E10359L 635 EE21373 DCM-70BAH J01817H 635 EE70428 DCM-270BAH R00631M 635 EE31979 DCM-240 H00645E 635 EE25610 DCM-270BAH J01032F 635 EE70443 DCM-270BAH P15113A 635 EE29463 DCM-270BAH D12662G 635 EE57482 DCM-270BAH J01815H 635 EE70427 DCM-270BAH J01819H 635 EE70430 DCM-500BAH V31369H 635 EE48484 DCM-270BAH P15120A 635 EE29464 DCM-500BAH V11674M 635 EE49472 DCM-240BAH270 S02894G 635 EE34122 DCM-270 S01250B 635 EE33725 Lawton Main Outpatient Clinic Model # Serial # PMI # DCM-270BAH S01650B 635 EE29618 Deliverables and Performance: Semi-Annual Preventive Maintenance services are to be performed during the following time periods: 2nd Quarter: January thru March of contract year. 4th Quarter: July thru September of contract year Maintenance Services for Ice Makers: Ice Makers shall be serviced in accordance with manufacturers recommendations on a semi-annual basis. Additional Requirements: At completion of servicing, each unit will be initialed and dated. Filter changes will be performed during each maintenance cycle. Exterior cleaning to be completed. Only two units can be services at one time unless given prior permission by COR. Oklahoma City Maintenance Staff will bring units to designated onsite servicing area. Units shall be serviced onsite at the Oklahoma City VAMC. Contractor shall only use cleaning and sanitizing products in accordance with manufacturer s instructions. SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS: Except by special alternative arrangement, scheduled work will be performed only during VAMC s normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays). Vendor shall provide at least two weeks notice to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) prior to performing the work. Only two ice makers at a time can be out of service for the inspection, service and cleaning procedures. Work must be conducted when the COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the work. Check in/out procedures: Prior to commencement of and immediately after each service visit, the contractor and/or contractor s authorized repair technician must check in and out with the VAMC COR. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Federal holidays are any calendar days designated by statute or executive order as federal holidays. Federal holidays consist of New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. DOCUMENTATION: Contractor shall provide this VA HCS with individual service reports, which describes the inspection services performed on each piece of equipment. Provide complete written report of the inspection fully describing all services performed and certification that unit has been cleaned and sanitized. The report shall contain copies of preventive maintenance procedures used along with any logs taken. Furnish report within two weeks of each facility inspection by email to the COR. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR, during the inspection visit. PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of VA HCS personnel, furnishings, equipment and buildings from damage, and shall replace or repair any damage due to work performed under this contract equal to its original construction and finish. RESPONSE REQUESTS: Contractor shall only respond to requests for service from VA HCS CO or COR. If service is requested from any other source the Contractor is to advise the caller of this requirement and refuse to respond. Any billing resulting from unauthorized service will not be paid by the government. CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES: Prior to commencement of, and immediately after each service visit, the Contractor or his authorized repair technician must check in and out with the VA HCS COR (during normal working hours). Contractor will be required to obtain contractor badges provided by the VA HCS. LIABILITY INSURANCE: Contractor must provide this VA HCS with written confirmation that Contractor has adequate insurance protection against negligent work and other forms of liability. The nature and level of protection must be acceptable to this VA HCS. INFORMATION SECURITY: The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. IMPORTANT NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only. No award will be made from this RFI. Please communicate via e-mail to orrellius.williams@va.gov by COB May 1st, 2026 as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Please state your company s business size Please provide DUNS number If you have a FSS/GSA contract that includes this service Provide FSS/GSA contract number if applicable
J072--635-26-3-5006-0048 NEW ICE MACHINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (VA-26-00056419) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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