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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 for information and planning purposes only. The notice seeks potential sources capable of providing two (2) units of Helmer iPR245-GX i.SeriesA Pharmacy Refrigerators with a capacity of 44.9 cubic feet (1,271 liters) for the VA Manila Outpatient Clinic. The solicitation allows for brand name or equal equipment. Responses to this notice are for planning purposes only and will not result in reimbursement for any costs associated with providing information.
The essential specifications for the required refrigerators include a temperature range of +2°C to +10°C with a +5°C set point, 115V 60Hz or 220-240V 50-60Hz electrical power, and high-performance storage capabilities for medical and scientific products. The equipment must be QPS certified to UL and CSA standards, comply with IEC/UL61010-2-011:2016 and IEC 61010-1:2010 AMD1:2016, and be ETL certified to NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard. Additional requirements include ENERGY STAR certification, a VCC compressor-based refrigeration system with variable speed capability (1,300-4,000 rpm), automatic defrost, R600a refrigerant, a 7-inch color touchscreen user interface with microprocessor control, lockable doors with password protection, and stainless steel RTD sensor control with an ambient operating temperature range of +15°C to +32°C.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Helmer iPR245-GX i.Series Pharmaceutical Refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 95652-2613 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26126Q1003 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-19-2026 4:00pm PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 4110 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 333415 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 3237 Peacekeeper Way Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan CA 95652-2613
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Cristina Mae Lansangan cristina.lansangan@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Manila Outpatient Clinic
1501 Roxas Boulevard
Pasay City
| POSTAL CODE |
| 1302 |
| COUNTRY |
| Philippines |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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DESCRIPTION
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE – BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - Helmer iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft. for VA Manila Outpatient Clinic
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes ONLY. It does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources capable of providing the required equipment. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Manila Outpatient Clinic is seeking potential sources capable of providing two (2) units Helmer iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft, (Brand name or Equal).
The essential/significant physical, functional or performance characteristics of the requirement are:
Application, Rating, & Electrical Data
| Application |
| High performance storage of medical and scientific products |
| Storage Volume |
| 44.9 cu ft | 1271 L |
| Temperature Range |
| +2°C to +10°C |
| Set Point |
| +5°C |
| Electrical Power |
| 115V 60Hz | 220-240V 50-60Hz |
| Certification/Agency Listing |
| QPS (Certified to UL and CSA Standards) |
IEC/UL61010-2-011: 2016 | IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD1:2016 ETL certified to NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard
| Energy Star |
| Yes, ENERGY STAR® Certified High Performance Refrigerator |
| Ambient Operating Temperature |
| +15°C to +32°C | +59°F to +90°F |
Refrigeration
| Refrigeration System |
| VCC compressor-based, forced-air hydrocarbon |
| Compressor |
| Hermetic, variable speed (VCC). Rated speed range: 1300-4000 rpm |
| Condenser Type |
| Air-cooled fin and tube, sealed |
| Defrost Method |
| Automatic |
| Refrigerant |
| R600a, Isobutane, EPA SNAP compliant |
Controller / Configuration Settings
| User Interface |
| i.C3® color touchscreen, door mounted, 7in | 177mm, °C or °F |
| Power Switch |
| On/Off |
| Controller Type |
| Microprocessor with touchscreen input & display |
| Security |
| Lockable doors, password protected settings |
| Control Sensor |
| RTD, stainless steel |
iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft (1271 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration
| Communication Ports |
| USB, Remote alarm contacts, RJ45 (Ethernet). API available for Ethernet connectivity development |
| Power Failure Alarm |
| Yes |
| High/Low Alarms - Tests |
| Yes, fully adjustable, automatic (Peltier) testing |
| Door Ajar Alarm |
| Yes, fully adjustable |
| Condenser Temperature Alarm |
| Yes, fully adjustable |
| Min/Max Temperature |
| Yes, display and reset |
| Download |
| Yes, via USB. CSV and PDF |
| Event Log |
| Yes, all alarms, door openings, download via USB |
| Temperature Log |
| Yes, download via USB |
| Interactive Temperature Graph |
| Yes |
| Temperature Monitoring Ballast |
| Yes, two 4 oz bottles with screw caps, solid ballasts optional |
| Battery Back-up |
| Yes, 20 hr. display & alarm back up for i.C3® touchscreen | Rechargeable 12V, lead acid |
| Interior Storage (w x h x d) |
| 2 ventilated, powder coated shelves, adjustable |
22.5 x 21.9 in | 572 x 557 mm, 100 lb | 46 kg max capacity/shelf 12 ventilated, powder coated, pull-out drawers, adjustable
21.5 x 3.9 x 22 in | 546 x 100 x 560 mm, 100 lb | 46 kg max capacity/drawer iPR245-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 44.9 cu ft (1271 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration
| Options | Accessories |
| Stainless steel interior, Chart recorder, Chart paper, Leveling feet, Solid ballast, Remote alarms, Floor and Wall bracket kit, Seismic anchoring kit, Storage trays, Screen protector, Locking drawer, Solid or heated glass doors, Top cover, Side-wall access ports, Temperature validation, Validation guide (IQ/OQ), Extended warranty |
| Certificate of Calibration |
| Yes, generated with ISO 17025 certified, NIST traceable thermometer |
| Warranty |
| Rel.i™ Plus Warranty - 7 years compressor, 2 years parts, 1 year labor |
Outside US and Canada - Contact your distributor for warranty information
The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 333415 – Air-Conditioning and warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing with Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
No set-aside determination has been made at this time. The Government is seeking information to support acquisition planning and any applicable socioeconomic determination.
Only firms interested and capable should send their information and any questions by email to Cristina.lansangan@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, August 19, 2026.
Please provide the following information in your response:
1. Company Name and UEI
2. Point of Contact: Name, Phone Number and E-mail address
3. SBA Socio-economic Status
4. Capability Statement
5. Indicate whether this equipment is available under GSA/FSS/NAC contract, including contract number and expiry date
6. Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable)
7. Estimated Price
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. The Government will not compensate an offeror for providing information in response to this notice. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion.
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