Preliminary Question and Answer Session.docx
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- 7125--Antimicrobial Shelving Units Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C25626Q0967
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This is a Preliminary Question and Answer Session document for VA solicitation 36C25626Q0967, addressing clarifications on antimicrobial shelving unit requirements for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.
The Q&A clarifies critical product specifications: the procurement requires 21 stainless steel shelving units and 20 antimicrobial aluminum units in gray finish, with aluminum units unacceptable as substitutes for stainless steel applications due to placement in different temperature environments (cold versus dry areas). The antimicrobial aluminum units must feature a fall-arresting bar (shelf lip preventing items from falling) and cannot be wire shelving. All units must meet or exceed mandatory characteristics in the Statement of Work; this is a non-brand requirement with no approved manufacturer or distributor limitations. Pricing must include freight and shipping costs, with all exterior mailing and shipping labels bearing the contract number. Removal and disposal of existing replaced units only (not additional removal) is included in the contractor's scope. Delivery and installation must occur during normal business hours with coordination through VA Logistics; the back loading dock will be available for unloading, and stair carry is not anticipated if using the loading dock. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 337215, with responses due electronically to Marcus.Sidney@va.gov by July 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time, and all questions due by July 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CST.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25626Q0967 0002 -Final.pdf | ||
| Question and Answer Session - July 17th.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25626Q0967 0002_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25626Q0967 Amendment - 0001.pdf | ||
| 36C25626Q0967 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Site Visit Information.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25626Q0967 Final.pdf | ||
| 36C25626Q0967_1.docx | DOCX document |
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Preliminary Question and Answer Session
1. Would Metro Max antimicrobial polymer be an acceptable substitution to antimicrobial aluminum shelving? No
2. “Antimicrobial Aluminum shelving units” 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? 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.
3. Will a site visit be held for this solicitation? No
4. Which antimicrobial finish is preferred: green, gray, black, or blue? Gray
5. Are aluminum units acceptable? No
a. What is a fall arresting bar? It is the lip of the shelf that prevents items from falling off.
6. What is the required submission format and method (email, portal upload, etc.)? Please email offers to me with all requested information stated in the “Instructions to Offerors” section in the solicitation.
7. Is wired shelving Acceptable? No
8. Is this a brand name only or brand name or equal requirement? This is a non-brand requirement, but the product must meet or exceed the mandatory characteristics stated in the SOW.
9. Are there any approved manufacturer or distributor limitations? No
10. What is the required delivery timeline? This is stated in the SOW.
11. What are the packaging or labeling requirements? Shipping information is listed in the “Delivery schedule” on page 10 in the solicitation. The contract number shall be placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items.
12. Include freight/shipping in quoted pricing? Yes
13. Any clauses or certifications that must accompany the quote? No
14. The SOW states that removal and disposal of existing shelving is included in the contractor’s scope. Please confirm whether this corresponds only to the units being replaced under this solicitation, or if any additional removal is anticipated. Just the ones that are being replaced.
15. Please confirm the expected delivery and installation conditions, including:
a. Whether work must be performed during normal business hours?
i. Yes, all work is required to be performed during business hours.
b. Whether the back loading dock will be available for contractor delivery?
i. Yes it will be, but we will need to coordinate and talk with our Logistics when the time comes.
c. Whether the service/freight elevator will be available for movement of materials?
i. It will not be needed.
d. Whether any stair carry should be anticipated?
i. No, not if using the loading dock to unload the shelves and load the ones that need to be disposed.
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