Pharmacy Refrigerators (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida, is soliciting Pharmacy Refrigerators from manufacturers through Solicitation 36C24825Q0739. The procurement seeks Helmer Scientific brand or equivalent refrigerators in three specific configurations: a 13 cu ft model (2 units), a 5.3 cu ft undercounter model (49 units), and a 25 cu ft model (2 units). These refrigerators must meet stringent requirements, including NSF/ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Certification, compatibility with Becton Dickinson (BD) Pyxis medication dispensing systems, digital displays, temperature monitoring, lockable doors, and Energy Star certification. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical qualifications, delivery timing, and pricing, with a preference for vendors offering delivery close to the earliest specified date. The solicitation response deadline is May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with delivery expected between June 30 and July 31, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) within the NAICS code 333415, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide an authorization letter from the original equipment manufacturer. The place of performance is Tampa, FL 33612, with the refrigerators to be installed throughout the hospital and clinics. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves 53 total refrigeration units across three line items (CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, and CLIN 0003). The solicitation indicates that standard manufacturer warranties with workmanship coverage will be required, and vendor training will be limited to operational instructions for the Pharmacy Refrigerators. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to meet the precise specifications for these specialized medical refrigeration units.