Question and Answer Sheet - Final.docx
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- 7125--Antimicrobial Shelving Units
- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q0630
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This is a Question and Answer Sheet that provides clarifications on the requirements for solicitation 36C25626Q0630, an antimicrobial shelving units procurement for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. The Q&A addresses material specifications, dimensions, component details, and configuration requirements for the shelving units being procured to replace end-of-life equipment in walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
Key specifications clarified include: antimicrobial aluminum shelving (not stainless steel or polymer substitutes) is required, with 21 stainless steel units and 20 antimicrobial aluminum units to be procured for different temperature environments; units must be gray in color with a maximum height of 73 inches and 4 shelves per unit; all units require 2 swivel casters and 2 casters with brakes for mobility; fall arresting bars (shelf lips preventing items from falling) are included; and ancillary items include plastic label holder clips (approximately 2.24" x 1.57") and clear label covers (1.57" x 2.24"). A site visit is available for prospective vendors. The solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing), with quotes due electronically to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov by June 3rd, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, and inquiries required by May 22nd, 2026.
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Antimicrobial Shelving Units Q&A Sheet - 36C25626Q0630
· Please Note that the local stock numbers that were in this solicitation have been removed through amendment 0001. This was an administrative error, and I apologize for the confusion. Please use the information, measurements, and Q&A provided in this solicitation to submit your quote.
1. Would Metro Max antimicrobial polymer be an acceptable substitution to antimicrobial aluminum shelving?
a. No
2. Will there be a site visit for this solicitation?
a. Yes, please see attachment labeled “Site Visit Information”
3. Could you provide additional information for line item 5, “Fall Arresting Bar”, such as a photo, part number, or a more detailed description?
a. The description for line item 0005 has been revised to include “Wire (48" W)
4. Line 0001 says, “Antimicrobial Aluminum shelving units” This is very different from stainless steel and typically not a common offering for this application. Are you sure that doesn’t need to be changed to stainless steel?
a. Antimicrobial Aluminum is correct, we need 21 stainless steel units, and 20 antimicrobial/ aluminum units. They are different because some units will be placed in cold areas and some in dry areas.
5. Would a standard height of 74 be acceptable?
a. No, but height can go up to 73’’ H
6. Which antimicrobial finish is preferred: green, gray, black, or blue?
a. Gray
7. Please advise on number of shelves needed per unit. For line items 0001 and 0002
a. 4 shelves per unit
8. Our Units are not aluminum is this acceptable?
a. No
9. What is a fall arresting bar?
a. It is the lip of the shelf that prevents items from falling off
10. For line item 0006 “Plastic Label Holder Clip- Horizontal.” What size of label holder is being requested?
a. Approximately 2.24" x 1.57" (57 mm x 40 mm)
11. For line item 0007 “Clear Label Cover - Flat.” What type & size of label cover is being requested?
a. (similar as above) Dimensions: Approximately 1.57" x 2.24”
12. For line item 3 “casters (with brakes),” can you confirm the following:
· Do you need casters for line item 3 only, or for all units?
a. Yes, all units will need 2 swivel casters and 2 casters with the brakes
· If casters are needed for all units, should they all include brakes or are they needed for specific units?
a. All units will need 2 swivel casters and 2 casters with the brakes (so half with brakes and half without).
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