6640--Copy of LAB FREEZZERe

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure a laboratory freezer through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C24625Q0768. The specific equipment required is an iUF118-GX i-Series Ultra Low Freezer with 18 cubic feet (510 liters) capacity, designed for ultra-low temperature storage between -50°C and -86°C. The procurement will focus on acquiring the lowest-priced quote that meets or exceeds the government's technical requirements, with a particular emphasis on specific freezer characteristics including a heat barrier system, insulated inner doors, and integrated access control. Quotes are due by May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, and vendors must include a signed copy of Clause 852.219-76 as part of their submission. The evaluation will be based on technical compliance and price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror.

The solicitation is designated under NAICS category 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, with a product service code of 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. While the original solicitation notice indicated no specific set-aside, the detailed government file summary suggests this is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type, with delivery expected by June 12, 2025, to the Department of Veterans Affairs facility located in Hampton, Virginia. The local stock number for the equipment is 5812118-1, and the total quantity appears to be one laboratory freezer. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the provided documentation, but the procurement is focused on obtaining a precise scientific equipment specification at the most competitive price point.