4110--Helmer iPR245-GX i. Series Pharmaceutical Refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal)

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:

Company Name and UEI

Point of Contact: Name, Phone Number and E-mail address

SBA Socio-economic Status

Capability Statement

Indicate whether this equipment is available under GSA/FSS/NAC contract, including contract number and expiry date

Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable)

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.