7320--Blast Chiller Refrigerator System Minneapolis VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking two blast chiller refrigeration systems with remote condensing units, specifically brand name or equal to the Alto-Shaam Model No. QC3-100R Blast Chiller and Bohn Model ZWN030L6C Remote Condensing Unit, for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This solicitation (36C26326Q0534) is conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and issued as a request for quotes. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer, and SDVOSB vendors must be registered at the SBA Small Business Search. Evaluation will utilize a lowest-price technically acceptable approach, requiring offerors to submit a completed SF 1449, price/cost schedule with all line items, and a technical volume demonstrating capability to complete the Statement of Work. Technical questions must be submitted via email to Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, by May 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM, while sealed, signed proposals must be emailed to robert.bennett8@va.gov by May 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333241 (Food Product Machinery Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard. The requirement comprises three line items: two units of blast chiller roll-in systems, two units of refrigeration remote condensing units, and freight, with all equipment to be delivered by September 15, 2026, to Minneapolis VAMC Food Service at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, under FOB destination terms. The VA anticipates making one firm fixed price award from this solicitation. Performance is scheduled from May 31, 2026, through September 15, 2026. Invoices will be submitted upon delivery and acceptance of equipment, with payment made electronically in accordance with FAR 52.232-33.