# Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1210025

- Solicitation number: 1210025
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Justice
- Agency: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
- Contracting office: Fci Tallahassee (15B314)
- NAICS: 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
- Product or service code: H173 Quality Control Services: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Tallahassee, Florida
- First posted: July 10, 2026
- Last posted: July 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c20f72991c443538b4e5d1c28a38dc6/view

## Description

Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart 1. PURPOSE Tallahassee requires a heavy-duty dual-temperature food transport cart capable of maintaining both heated and refrigerated food products during institutional meal service operations. The unit shall be designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service environments. 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide a new, commercial-grade dual-temperature transport cart meeting the following minimum salient characteristics and specifications.

3. CONSTRUCTION a. Exterior construction shall consist primarily of stainless steel. b. Exterior surfaces shall be minimum 18-gauge stainless steel construction. c. Base frame shall be minimum 16-gauge reinforced stainless steel with cross-channel support. d. All welds shall be ground and polished. e. Cart shall include reinforced corners and fittings suitable for institutional or correctional environments. f. Fasteners shall be tamper-resistant or security-type construction.

4. DIMENSIONS a. Approximate dimensions:  Height: 75 inches  Width: 57.5 to 58 inches  Depth: 29 inches b. Minor dimensional variances necessary for commercial manufacturing are acceptable provided operational capacity requirements are met.

5. CAPACITY a. Unit shall accommodate approximately:  120 segmented trays with shelving installed  Up to 168 segmented trays without shelves b. Unit shall include removable stainless steel shelving or rack assemblies. c. Shelving shall support institutional tray configurations.

6. HEATING AND REFRIGERATION a. Unit shall include an integrated refrigeration system. b. Unit shall include a removable or serviceable heated compartment assembly. c. Heating system shall maintain safe hot holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. d. Refrigeration system shall maintain safe cold holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. e. Unit shall include insulated compartment separation between heated and refrigerated zones.

7. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS a. Unit shall operate on:  120 Volt electrical service  Approximately 1800 Watts  Approximately 15 Amps b. Unit shall include a heavy-duty power cord and cord management system. c. Plug configuration shall be compatible with NEMA 5-20P or equivalent.

8. COMPONENTS a. Doors:  Double-panel insulated doors  Heavy-duty hinges  Doors capable of opening approximately 270 degrees  Lockable transport latches  Magnetic closure devices or equivalent b. Temperature Controls:  Digital temperature controller and thermometer display  Protected or recessed control panel c. Handles:  Recessed push handles mounted on sides d. Insulation:  Fully insulated top, bottom, and sides  Minimum 1-inch high-density insulation e. Casters:  Six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters  Combination of swivel and rigid casters  Minimum 6-inch diameter  Braking capability on swivel casters f. Bumpers:  Full perimeter non-marking bumper protection 9. WARRANTY a. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. 10. DELIVERY Delivery location and timeline shall be specified in the solicitation schedule.

## Publications

- July 10, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 1c20f72991c443538b4e5d1c28a38dc6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c20f72991c443538b4e5d1c28a38dc6/view

## Points of contact

- Zack Morgan, zmorgan@bop.gov, 85087821731282

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