Blast Chiller

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking blast chillers and associated equipment for the Caribbean VA Healthcare System through a competitive solicitation. The procurement involves acquiring three blast chillers, three mobile racks, one training session, and two end user operator manuals with specific technical requirements. Key equipment specifications include blast chillers capable of lowering 250 pounds of food core temperature from 160F to 38F within 90 minutes, featuring stainless steel construction, touchscreen controls, and three core temperature probes. Vendors must submit electronic quotes by April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT and will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and technical capability. All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the required VAAR Clause 852.219-76 certification.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 333415 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price single award with a performance period from April 21, 2025, to July 21, 2025. Delivery of the equipment is required within 90 days after receipt of order to VSS Logistics in Jacksonville, FL. The procurement involves air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment specifically designed for institutional food service environments. Vendors must demonstrate technical proficiency in providing commercial refrigeration solutions that meet the VA's stringent requirements for food preparation and storage equipment. All communication and quote submissions should be directed to edwin.correa1@va.gov, with potential vendors responsible for monitoring any amendments or updates to the solicitation.