4110--Brand Name Only | Helmer Refrigerator and Freezer VA San Diego

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C26225Q1250
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego CA 92161, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System is procuring brand name Helmer Scientific refrigeration equipment specifically for pharmacy and laboratory use. The agency seeks to purchase six iPR125-GX 25.2 cubic foot pharmacy refrigerators, one iPR105-GX 5.3 cubic foot undercounter pharmacy refrigerator, and one iLF125-GX 25 cubic foot laboratory freezer, all of which must be NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified. Vendors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers of Helmer Scientific products and must provide an authorization letter from the manufacturer on official letterhead. The procurement is structured as a brand name only acquisition with no remanufactured or gray market items acceptable, and quotes must demonstrate that products meet all specified salient characteristics per FAR 52.211-6. The solicitation is a combined synopsis with quotes due September 4, 2025, at 10:00 Pacific Time, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under the Total Small Business designation. The VA San Diego Healthcare System currently maintains a service contract with Helmer Scientific LLC for preventative maintenance of Helmer refrigerators and freezers that runs through September 30, 2029, which influenced the single-source brand name justification. The acquisition value remains under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract with a 45-day delivery requirement after order receipt. The equipment will be delivered to VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92161, where the purchased refrigeration units will support medication and vaccine storage operations. Previous market research identified at least two qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that partner with Helmer Scientific as potential vendors.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26225Q1250

VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 is looking to purchase brand name Helmer Scientific pharmacy grade refrigerators and freezer. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/items VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Shipping cost must be included in the total cost.

This procurement shall be BRAND NAME ONLY. Contractors must provide brand name items that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed in the salient characteristics below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all BRAND NAME items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered nonresponsive and not considered for award.

No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. The letter must either state specific product(s) quoted or that the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer s products. This letter must be on the manufacturer s letterhead and contain the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer.

CLIN

PART #

ITEM DESCRIPTION

MANF

QTY

UOM

0001

iPR125-GX

iPR125-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator, 25.2 cu ft (714 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration)

Helmer

6

EA

0002

iPR105-GX

iPR105-GX i.Series® Pharmacy Refrigerator - Undercounter, 5.3 cu ft (150 Liters) (with NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certified Labeling and Certificate of Calibration)

Helmer

1

EA

0003

iLF125-GX

iLF125-GX i.Series® Laboratory Freezer, 25 cu ft (714 Liters)

Helmer

1

EA

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333415, Size Standard 1,250 Employees. NMR is waived for the NAICS code in the solicitation and can be verified at https://www.sba.gov/document/support-non-manufacturer-rule-class-waiver-list. The Contractor Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.

Key solicitation milestones are:

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, September 4,

2025 at 10:00 Pacific Time Local Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and

monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Additionally, all offerors must review, check the appropriate boxes, and sign certification of C.7 VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products. Failure to complete and sign this section, will be considered as an incomplete offer and not be considered for award. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Melissa Ramirez, Contracting Specialist at Adrienne.brown4@va.gov with "36C26225Q1250, Pharmacy Refrigerators - Freezer in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.

Files

File Type Posted
NMR Class Waiver.pdf PDF
36C26225Q1250.docx DOCX document
Brand Name Justification.pdf PDF

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