6140--FY25: Refrigerator Backup Batteries

The Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS) is seeking to procure power backup batteries specifically designed for pharmaceutical refrigerators through a pre-solicitation notice. The procurement will be managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, located in Orlando, Florida. The solicitation (36C24825Q0849) is focused on ensuring continuous power supply for critical refrigeration equipment used in pharmaceutical storage. Contract Specialist Benjamin M. Amato is the primary point of contact and can be reached at Benjamin.Amato@va.gov or 407-646-4005. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the opportunity appears to require specialized battery manufacturing expertise and compliance with specific technical requirements for medical refrigeration backup power systems.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this procurement under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6140 (Rechargeable Batteries). The solicitation response is due on June 6, 2025, with a 60-day archive period following the response date. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is specifically tailored to the Orlando VA Healthcare System's pharmaceutical refrigeration infrastructure. The contract will require vendors to provide high-reliability backup battery solutions capable of maintaining power continuity for critical medical refrigeration equipment. Interested small business vendors with expertise in battery manufacturing and medical equipment power solutions are encouraged to prepare responsive proposals that meet the VA's technical and performance requirements.