Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 awarded a purchase order to Apex Integrated Distribution Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, on September 21, 2026, for Helmer Scientific refrigerator pedestals valued at $39,910 under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.
The order covers 50 Helmer Model 402033-1 refrigerator pedestals or compatible equivalents, each measuring 24 by 24 by 17.5 inches with rigid construction, mounting brackets, and leveling feet. The pedestals are designed for use with specified Helmer undercounter pharmacy refrigerator and freezer models. The contract includes delivery and installation services at Dallas VA Medical Center, with performance to conclude by December 31, 2026. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship, coordinate phased installation during normal business hours, and assign a qualified program manager. Installation labor is subject to Service Contract Act wage determinations based on Dallas-area county location. The originating solicitation closed on September 2, 2026, and used Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation under NAICS 333415.