Tray Assembly System for Station 663

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential businesses capable of providing a meal tray assembly system for the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. This sources sought notice, issued under solicitation number 36C26026Q0600, seeks a contractor to manage the procurement, delivery, installation, and initial staff training for the equipment. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and PSC 7310, Food Cooking, Baking, and Serving Equipment.

The requested system must be a modular design tailored for healthcare food service, facilitating a seamless flow from hot food service through cold food assembly. Technical requirements specify that the system must function with a maximum of three employees and minimize physical strain, such as bending, twisting, or lifting. The entire assembly must fit within a workspace measuring approximately 200 inches long by 150 inches wide.

Written responses to this announcement are due by May 5, 2026. The primary point of contact for this market research is Nick Heintz. Documentation associated with this notice includes one attachment titled 36C26026Q0600.docx, which was published alongside the initial notice on April 24, 2026.