36C24125Q0416 SOURCES SOUGHT - VACCINE REFRIGERATORS 4-23-25.pdf

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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for vaccine refrigerators at the VA Medical Center in Leeds, MA. The procurement seeks eight (8) vaccine refrigerators matching Model BFRV36 and three (3) refrigerators matching Model BFRV84, with delivery and unpacking required but no installation. The refrigerators must store 1,300+ to 3,600+ vaccine doses, maintain CDC-recommended temperature ranges during power outages, use Phase-Change Material technology, and be compliant with CDC and VFC program guidelines.

Interested vendors must submit a 2-5 page written Capability Statement by 5/2/2025 at 14:30 EST to Pearl Wray, the Contract Specialist. The Capability Statement should confirm the refrigerators meet specifications, identify manufacturing country, provide delivery lead times, specify contract vehicle type, include OEM authorization if applicable, provide company details, and confirm SAM.gov registration. The anticipated NAICS code is 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals), with a Product Service Code of 6515 for medical and surgical instruments and supplies. This is a market research notice, and no pricing information should be submitted at this stage.

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SUBJECT VACCINE REFRIGERATORS

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 03104

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24125Q0416

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 05-02-2025 14:30 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE TBD

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 622110

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 01

VAMC Leeds MA

421 N Main Street

Leeds, MA 01053

POINT OF CONTACT

Pearl Wray, Contract Specialist pearl.wray@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS VAMC (NCO 01)

421 N. Main Street

Leeds MA 01053

DESCRIPTION

SOURCES SOUGHT 36C24125Q0416

PROCUREMENT TITLE: VACCINE REFRIGERATORS

SOURCES SOUGHT PURPOSE: The purpose of this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for market research purposes, to locate Qualified and Interested Vendors capable of providing, delivering, and unpacking the vaccine refrigerators described in the enclosed Statement of Work. This is not a Request for Quote; therefore, please do not submit any pricing information at this time. The Government will not pay any costs for responses submitted to this Sources Sought Notice.

DELIVERY LOCATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center (NCO 01), 421 N Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053; has a requirement for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for procurement, delivery, and unpacking of Vaccine Refrigerators.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The VA seeks to purchase eight (8) Vaccine Refrigerators name brand or equal to Model BFRV36; and three (3) Vaccine Refrigerators name brand or equal to Model Number BFRV84. No installation required, only delivery and unpackaging of units at the VAMC Leeds, MA 01053. Refer to below Statement of Work (SOW) for full details and key specifications.

NAICS: The anticipated NAICS code for this Procurement is: 622110 - General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, $47M. If your Company believes another NAICS code is more suitable for this requirement, please include the alternate NAICS code within your Company’s written response.

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies

RESPONSE TO SOURCES SOUGHT: The VA is requesting a brief written Capability Statement from Sources who are interested and who have reasonable delivery lead time (Refer to enclosed SOW).

WRITTEN CAPABILITY STATEMENT: If your company is interested in this requirement, please submit a brief written Capability Statement 2-5 pages, and include the following information in your written statement:

A. Submit a brief written capability statement confirming that refrigerator units provided by your company can meet specification described in the enclosed SOW. Your company can also include pamphlets, brochures, etc.

B. Identify Country where units were manufactured (e.g., US, or another Country).

C. Provide delivery lead time, in weeks, months, or calendar days.

D. Identify if units your company to provide are under FSS, NAC, BPA, etc.

E. If applicable, provide OEM authorization letter, and/or partnership agreement that authorizes your company to sell OEM units.

F. Include your Company’s full Legal Name, Address, email for primary Point of

Contact, Business type/size, and SAM.gov UEI number.

G. If your Company believes that another NAICS code besides 622110 is more suitable, please include the alternate NAICS code within your Company’s written response.

H. Interested Parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by time of award, accessible at https://www.sam.gov/content/home

I. SDVOSB and VOSB firms must be certified by the center for Veteran Enterprise (CVE), accessible at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search

DUE DATE FOR WRITTEN STATEMENTS: Please submit your Company’s written Capability Statement to the party and by the date shown below:

Submit by: 5/2/2025, by 14:30 EST

Submit via email to: Pearl Wray, Contract Specialist at pearl.wray@va.gov.

QUESTIONS: Please submit questions for this Sources Sought Notice only in writing to: Pearl Wray, at pearl.wray@va.gov.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

PROCUREMENT TITLE: VACCINE REFRIGERATORS

EQUIPMENT: Provide Eight (8) Vaccine Refrigerators name brand or equal to Model BFRV36;

and Three (3) Vaccine Refrigerators name brand or equal to Model Number BFRV84. No installation required, only delivery and unpackaging of units at the VAMC Leeds, MA 01053.

SALIENT SPECIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall provide, deliver, and unpack the following Vaccine Refrigerator Units:

EIGHT (8) FOR MED ROOMS

Storage Capacity o Stores up to 1,300+ vaccine doses.

Extended Hold Time Without Power o Maintains CDC-recommended temperature range (2°C to 8°C) for up to 6 days during power outages (depending on ambient temperature and usage).

o No need for backup power, ice packs, or dry ice.

Phase-Change Material (PCM) Technology o Uses PCM lining to regulate internal temperature.

o Eliminates temperature fluctuations caused by compressor cycling or door openings.

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CDC & VFC Program Compliant o Meets guidelines for vaccine storage, including the use of calibrated data loggers and min-max thermometers.

Low Maintenance o No scheduled maintenance required.

o Operates on a standard 115V outlet with low power consumption.

Quiet & Reliable Operation o Built for medical and clinical environments.

Solid Construction o Durable, insulated chest design (not upright) to reduce cold air loss when opened.

o Exterior built for commercial/medical use.

Digital Monitoring Ready o Compatible with remote monitoring systems.

o Includes ports and placement options for data loggers.

Warranty & Support o 2-year parts and service warranty.

o 5-year compressor warranty.

THREE (3) FOR PHARMACY

Storage Capacity o Stores up to 3,600+ vaccine doses.

Extended Hold Time Without Power o Maintains CDC-recommended temperature range (2°C to 8°C) for up to 6 days during power outages (depending on ambient temperature and usage).

o No need for backup power, ice packs, or dry ice.

Phase-Change Material (PCM) Technology o Uses PCM lining to regulate internal temperature.

o Eliminates temperature fluctuations caused by compressor cycling or door openings.

CDC & VFC Program Compliant o Meets guidelines for vaccine storage, including the use of calibrated data loggers and min-max thermometers.

Low Maintenance o No scheduled maintenance required.

o Operates on a standard 115V outlet with low power consumption.

Quiet & Reliable Operation o Built for medical and clinical environments.

Solid Construction o Durable, insulated chest design (not upright) to reduce cold air loss when opened.

o Exterior built for commercial/medical use.

Digital Monitoring Ready o Compatible with remote monitoring systems.

o Includes ports and placement options for data loggers.

Warranty & Support o 2-year parts and service warranty.

o 5-year compressor warranty.

Documentation Requirements: User and Service manuals shall be provided at the time of the delivery and Biomedical Engineering department will retain at least 1 of each. A Bill of Lading will be provided upon delivery.

AUTHORITY: It is anticipated that this procurement will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for marketing research purposes to locate Vendors capable of providing vaccine refrigerator units. This Notice is not a request for solicitation. All information received in response to this notice will be handled as proprietary by the VA and will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with preparing a written response to this Sources Sought Notice.

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