4110--663-26-1-9961-0015 Temp Armour Freezers

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C26026Q0187
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Puget Sound Vamc 1660 S. Columbian Way

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 20) is conducting a Sources Sought announcement to identify contractors capable of supplying seven vaccine refrigerators for the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The procurement seeks refrigeration equipment that meets specific pharmaceutical-grade criteria, including the ability to maintain temperatures between 2-8 degrees Celsius for up to six days during power outages while storing either 220 boxes of 10-0.5ml vials or 70 boxes of 10 single dose syringes. Key requirements include compatibility with standard 110/115V electrical systems, dimensions of 38" x 28" x 35", low power consumption without backup supply capability, a chest-style open top design with lock, corrosion-resistant exterior, and a minimum two-year warranty with five-year compressor coverage. The refrigerators must meet CDC and VFC vaccine program requirements and include certified temperature data loggers. Interested vendors must submit written responses by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time via email to Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov, providing company information, contact details, and relevant GSA contract numbers if applicable.

This Sources Sought announcement includes a total set-aside consideration for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, with the procurement falling under NAICS code 333415 (air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturing). No incumbent contractor or current supplier is identified in the materials provided. The government has not disclosed a specific budget range or award value for this procurement; however, the quantity specification of seven units provides a clear scope baseline. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate in future solicitation phases. This market research effort is non-binding and does not obligate the government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract based on responses received.

Notice text

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below.

Background:

The Puget Sound VA Medical Center, located in Seattle, WA is seeking a contractor to provide 7 (Seeven) Brand Name or Equal to TempArmour (Model # BFRV84) Vaccine Refrigerators . The Vaccine Refrigerators must meet all the below listed Salient Characteristics.

Salient Characteristics:

The refrigerators must be able to maintain temperature of 2-8 degrees C for up to 6 days during power outages. It must be able to store 220 boxes of 10-.5ml vials or 70 boxes of 10 single dose syringes. The refrigerator must meet pharmaceutical grade criteria.

Key Features:

Meet requirements for standard 110/115V

Dimensions of 38 x28 x35 , equivalent to 21 sq ft upright model

Must function without back up power supply

Low power consumption

Ability to protect medication for up to 6 days during power outages, maintaining temperature between 2-8C/36-46F

Has organization system, comprehensive with 5 baskets and storage dividers and trays provided

Must not require on call personnel or remote monitoring systems

Must not produce temperature spikes or changes when door is open

Warranty of at least 2 years and 5 years on compressor

Meets CDC and VFC vaccine program requirements and recommendations

Scheduled maintenance not required

Chest style, open top wit lock

Corrosion resistant exterior

Certified and calibrated temperature data logger

If you are interested and capable of providing the required or comparable product(s) please provide the following information:

Company:

Contact Name:

Phone No:

Email:

UEI:

Business size information

Select all that applies:

Small Business

Emerging Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

HubZone

Woman Owned

Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov

Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov

Large Business

Other:____________

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code: 333415

Yes No

Is your company an FSS/ GSA Contract Holder with referenced items/solutions on your contract?

Yes No

FSS/ GSA Contract Number that would be used for this contract.

Effective Date / Expiration Date

Brand Name and Model Number you would provide to meet the requirement.

General pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.

Manufactured Country of Origin

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333415 (1,250 Employees).

After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Announcement, a solicitation may be published on the sam.gov or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this Sources Sought Announcement will not be considered adequate responses to the solicitation. All interested offerors must respond to the solicitation in addition to responding to this Sources Sought Announcement. Prospective bidders must be authorized re-sellers in order to participate in the solicitation process.

Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be listed as SDVOSB under NAICS code 333415 listed in the Small Business administration (SBA) (Dynamic Small Business Search)

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Nicholas.Heintz@VA.gov Subject Line: Vaccine Refrigerator . Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 12/05/2025 1000 PST.

Files

File Type Posted
36C26026Q0187.docx DOCX document

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