Commercial Blast Chiller

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for one commercial reach-in blast chiller freezer unit to support food heating and cooling operations at the Wilmington VA Medical Center. The equipment must be stainless steel with specific technical features including automatic core probe recognition, multi-point sensor temperature display, minimum four single sensor probes, HACCP alarm display button, and dimensions of at least 33 inches width by 39 inches depth by 71 inches height. The vendor must provide full installation, factory-authorized startup, removal and disposal of the existing unit, all necessary accessory equipment, and startup training for the food production team. The Government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable approach, with preference consideration given to certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or Veteran-Owned Small Business vendors in the SBA certification database. Written questions must be submitted by April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, and all quotes are due by April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.

This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), restricting competition to businesses meeting this certification requirement. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The vendor must deliver the equipment within 60 days after receipt of order to Wilmington VAMC, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware 19805, on an FOB Destination basis. Warranty requirements include a minimum three-year parts and labor warranty and five-year compressor warranty. Invoices will be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network with payment made by Electronic Funds Transfer upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance of the equipment.