S05 Morgue Freezer RFI response 8-12-26.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) response document addressing a specific technical question regarding temperature monitoring sensors for a morgue freezer replacement project at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. The RFI response clarifies that the VA will assume responsibility for the Temp Track sensors that interface with the hospital's existing system. According to the response, the VA intends to reinstall the existing sensors from the old units if they remain intact during demolition. If new sensors must be ordered due to loss or damage, VA Engineering will serve as the point of contact for procurement and installation.

This response is associated with Solicitation Number 36C24226B0046 (Project 526-20-508), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside construction project with a magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The project requires replacement of morgue freezers with a 365-calendar-day completion timeline from Notice to Proceed. The final bid opening date is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with a verified SDVOSB certification from the SBA at the time of submission. The project is classified under NAICS Code 238220 with a size standard of $19 Million and requires bonding. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes, VA directives, and design specifications.