6140--FY25: Refrigerator Backup Batteries

The Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System is seeking to procure nine power backup battery systems for pharmaceutical refrigerators through this solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 requires standalone battery units that can provide 1.3KWH per day for three consecutive days, support 120/240 voltage refrigerators, and include remote monitoring capabilities with auto-transfer functionality in less than 30 seconds. Each battery system must feature audible low battery alerts, require no vendor installation, and fit within a 1 to 1.5 square foot footprint while operating on 115V/60 HZ with maximum current between 1.3-2.5 amps on a 15-amp dedicated ground circuit. The government will evaluate submissions using a comparative process that considers both technical capability and price, with preference given to vendors with relevant experience. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer by June 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT, following specific submission requirements that include a complete signed solicitation with all amendments and technical documentation.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing), with no other set-aside designations mentioned. The solicitation identifies potential refrigerator manufacturers that the battery systems must support, including Helmer Scientific, LabRepCo Clinicool, TempArmour, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, though no current contractors or incumbents are specifically named. While no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation, the contract requires delivery of all nine battery units within 90 days after award. The battery systems will be distributed across different rooms within the Orlando VA Medical Center, which serves as both the delivery location and place of performance. Each unit must provide 72-hour backup capability for individual refrigerators, ensuring continuous pharmaceutical storage protection during power outages.