6640--GNV/JAX/VIL Laboratory Grade Refrigerators 36C24825Q0482

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking to procure medical-grade laboratory refrigerators for the North Florida South Georgia VHS Pharmacy Service in Lake City, Florida. The solicitation (36C24825Q0482) calls for a total of eight refrigerators, including four three-door, three two-door, and one single-door stainless steel refrigerators with specific technical requirements. These requirements include maintaining a temperature range of +2 to +8 degrees C, featuring digital temperature controllers, hi/low alarms, auto-defrost functionality, and HFC-free refrigerant. The contract will be awarded based on best overall value, with evaluation criteria encompassing technical qualifications, vendor authorization, delivery timeline, and pricing. Quotes are due by March 18, 2025, at 4:30 PM EDT, with the solicitation initially posted on March 10, 2025.

The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees. While the initial solicitation indicated no set-aside, the detailed government file suggests the opportunity is exclusively reserved for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Lake City VA Medical Center, with refrigerators requiring specific features such as interior lights, key locks, and heavy-duty casters. The specific technical specifications demand NSF certification for the 12 Cu Ft single-door pharmacy/vaccine refrigerator, indicating strict quality and compliance standards. Although no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement represents a targeted acquisition to upgrade refrigeration infrastructure for the VA pharmacy service, with precise equipment specifications designed to meet specialized medical storage requirements.