4110--Pharmacy Refrigerators (LL)

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: 36C26225Q0447

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357 is looking to purchase pharmacy grade refrigerators and its components equivalent to the brand Helmer Scientific. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/items VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357. Shipping cost must be included in the total cost.

This procurement shall be a brand name or equal. Contractors must provide brand name

or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed in the

statement of work below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing

evidence that all equal to 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

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QTY

UOM

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Helmer Scientific iSeries Pharmacy Refrigerator Part# iPR125-GX or equal

5

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:

Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Time Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Tuesday, February 18th,

2025 at 08:00 Pacific 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 Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov with " 36C26225Q0447, Pharmacy Refrigerators 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.