RFI 36C26226Q1240 Ultra-Low Freezer.pdf

36C26226Q1241

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED

SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET,

AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this

RFI.

SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of

750 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the

Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing Ultra

Low Freezer that can address the attached list of DRAFT requirements for VA

Albuquerque Medical Center.

The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required.

If your company is interested in and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the

DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement.

(2) Please review the list of DRAFT SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-

Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

(4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of DRAFT SALIENT

CHARACTERISTICS?

(6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).

(7) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified.

(8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6?

(9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf

(COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items?

(10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the non-manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied?

Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(11) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate.

(12) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail?

(13) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained.

(14) Does your organization offer a leasing solution? Please elaborate.

(15) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)

GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(16) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal

Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(17) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate any type of award.

(18) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

Buy America Compliance

Respondents shall provide sufficient detail to determine compliance with the Buy

American Act, including country of origin, domestic content, and availability of domestic alternatives. Responses should be complete and supported with verifiable information.

1. Please identify the country of origin for the end product(s) being offered. Include the location of final assembly/manufacture.

2. Please provide the percentage of domestic content (by cost) for each product(s).

Describe the origin of the major components.

3. Does your product qualify as a “domestic end product” in accordance with the

Buy American Act?

4. If the proposed product is not compliant, are you able to provide a BAA-compliant domestic alternative?

5. Please identify the manufacturer’s name and location for the product(s). Confirm whether the manufacturer is U.S.-based.

6. Identify the country of origin of each product and indicate whether the product qualifies as a U.S.-made or designated-country end product in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Claudia.hansley@va.gov.

Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than

3 Aug 2026, by 1:00 PM PST.

All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

BRAND NAME/PART #

Thermo Scientific TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer Or Equal to Product: Ultra Low Freezer

• Must have 28.8 cu. ft./816 L, 24-rack capacity

• Must be scratch-resistant painted

• Must have steel cabinet

• Must have cold rolled steel chamber

• Must have capacity to hold 600 two-inch boxes

• Must include user manual and warranty

• Must have a V drive compressor

BRAND NAME/PART #

Qty (2), Thermo Scientific TSX Universal Series General Purpose Ultra-Low Freezer, P/N: TSX60086FA

Or Equal to Product: Ultra Low Freezer