73--ESPRESSO CART

The V A Pittsburgh Healthcare System intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, with The Carriage Works, 1877 Mallard Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 to purchase an espresso cart with the following specifications:8 Espresso Cart including welded steel frame, heavy duty non marking hidden casters, curved overhead structure with recessed lighting, large menu board, tempered glass sneeze-guard with powder-coated posts, 2 folding 18 end shelves, 6.2 cubic foot Beverage Air under counter stainless steel refrigerator, recessed stainless steel hand sink, hand soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, complete self contained hot & cold water system, 2.5 gallon Titan hot water heater, Shur-flo water pump & accumulator, 5 gallon portable fresh water, 10 gallon portable waste water tank, 110v/220v electrical system, locking storage doors with concealed hinges, and choice of standard colors; 8 matching back bar cart with locking storage doors with concealed hinges; 3 matching condiment cart with locking storage doors with concealed hinges; 3 matching POS cash register cart with locking storage doors with concealed hinges; 8 espresso cart roll down canvas security; 8 back bar cart built in countertop bookcase with roll down security shutters. This type of cart will provide appropriate accommodations for veterans who have physical and psychiatric handicaps who might encounter issues with space. This company is familiar with the needs of our veteran population. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties should send supporting literature to the Contracting Specialist no later than C.O.B. on September 23, 2008. Please send responses to [email protected] or fax to Bill Matelan at 412.365.5447. Telephone responses will not be accepted. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.